Willemijn Verkaik, the first actress to play Elphaba in a central European production of “Wicked” in 2007. She also played the role on Broadway and in the West End. Teal Wicks, who played ...

In the song “No One Mourns the Wicked” Elphaba’s mother, Melena Thropp (actress Courtney-Mae Briggs), has an affair with a mysterious traveler, cheating on her husband, Governor Thropp (Andy ...

Elphie, a new prequel novel exploring the childhood of Wicked's Elphaba Thropp, is now on shelves. In an interview with the Today Show, filmed at New York's Drama Book Shop, author Gregory Maguire ...

Speaking of Erivo’s success in the “Wicked” movie, did you feel any additional pressure being the first full-time Black actress to play Elphaba onstage on Broadway? It feels like I’m a ...

Spoilers for Wicked the musical: While visiting Nessarose in Munchkinland, Elphaba grants her the ability to walk by enchanting her pair of silver slippers. According to the actress, this story ...

“Wicked,” which has been in performance ... Erivo, who’s British, garnered her second Oscar nomination for Best Actress with her performance of Elphaba. She was first recognized for her ...

The cast and crew of Wicked had a magical night at the 97th annual Academy Awards. Erivo, 38, earned a Best Actress in a Leading Role nod for her portrayal of Elphaba, a.k.a. the future Wicked ...

Gregory Maguire says publishing a “Wicked” prequel on the heels ... Elphaba as portrayed by Cynthia Erivo, and Elphaba as portrayed by any other actress I've seen play her or any high school ...

Elphie, a new prequel novel exploring the childhood of Wicked's Elphaba Thropp, is now on shelves. In an interview with the Today Show, author Gregory Maguire talked about the long line of Elphaba ...