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‘Wicked' Names Lencia Kebede as First Black Actress for Elphaba Role on Broadway
Lencia Kebede will take over playing Elphaba on Broadway this spring, becoming the first Black actress to assume the role full time on Broadway. Kebede, who most recently played Angelica in the National Tour of Hamilton,
Video: WICKED's New Elphaba Lencia Kebede Sings 'Defying Gravity' Before Historic Broadway Run
Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company.
‘Wicked' Casts Lencia Kebede As Broadway's First Black Elphaba; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda
Wicked is getting a new Elphaba, and she’s about to make history: Lencia Kebede will be the first Black actress to assume the role full time in the Broadway company. Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton,
‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kedebe As Broadway’s First Black Elphaba To Be In The Role Full-Time
Broadway has its first Black full-time Elphaba. Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actress to play Elphaba in Broadway’s Wicked full-time. She will be joined by Allie Trimm, who is the new Glinda.
'Wicked' Finds Broadway’s First Black Elphaba in Lencia Kebede—Cynthia Erivo Manifested This Moment
Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba Thropp full-time. Kebede takes over the role from fan-favorite Mary Kate Morrisey.
Wicked Fans Are Getting More of Elphaba’s Story (And Sooner Than They Think)
Wicked is currently in theaters with the film, an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name which is itself an ...
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WICKED Welcomes New Elphaba and Glinda This Spring
Wicked will welcome two new leads, including the first Black actress to play Elphaba full time on Broadway! Learn more about ...
Glinda and Elphaba Go Pink In New ‘Wicked’ Valentine’s Day Funko Pop Release
The limited-edition set offers a Valentine's-inspired twist on Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's characters from the hit film ...
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A Jumbo’s Journey: Defying gravity
When I am out and about on campus, many of my fans often ask me how I come up with content for this column (after asking for ...
5 Lessons You Can Learn From ‘Wicked’ To Boost Your Career
Embrace Your Authenticity Like Elphaba Elphaba's story revolves around her learning to unapologetically embrace who she ...
Cynthia Erivo, who soared to new heights as Elphaba in 'Wicked', to perform with Houston Symphony
Erivo will join principal POPS conductor Steven Reineke for the show, which will feature songs from "The Color Purple," ...
Before Ariana Grande Was Cast as Glinda in 'Wicked,' These Stars Threw Their Wands into the Ring
It’s hard to imagine a world where Ariana Grande isn’t Glinda in Jon M Chu’s adaptation of Wicked, having just received an ...
Ariana Grande On Best Supporting Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “Being Able To Play This Role Was The Greatest Gift Of My Life”
With a total of 10 Oscar nominations announced on Thursday morning there’s no doubt that Wicked is popular amongst Academy ...
Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Is One Of 3 Actors Who Could Make LGBTQ+ History With Oscar Wins, And Her Reaction To The Nod Is Especially Emotional
As the Oscar nominations came out, Wicked was a heavy-hitter on the list with ten nominations. Along with her co-star Ariana ...