Lencia Kebede, Wicked and Elphaba

‘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,
‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kebede As First Black Actress To Play Elphaba Full Time On Broadway; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda
Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton, will join Wicked on Tuesday, March 4. She’ll play opposite Allie Trimm, who takes over as Glinda at the same time. Trimm was the Glinda standby from December 2021 through March 2024.
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 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.
Broadway’s Elphaba from ‘Wicked’ to sing the national anthem at Eagles NFC Championship Game
Broadway star and Philly native Mary Kate “MK” Morrissey, who plays Elphaba in “Wicked," will take a day off from theater to ...
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 ...
Cynthia Erivo on Her Big ‘Wicked’ Moment, ‘Completely Different’ Sequel and Desire to Reprise Holly Gibney
Cynthia Erivo teases Wicked 2 and Children of Blood and Bone and talks about her desire to revisit Holly Gibney.
Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo gets new chance to become youngest to EGOT
Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo just landed her third Oscar nomination with a Best Actress nod, giving her a new chance to become ...
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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WICKED Sets First Black Broadway Elphaba and New Glinda This Spring
Wicked will welcome two new leads, including the first Black actress to play Elphaba full time on Broadway! Learn more about ...
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’ Oscar Nominations: What Academy Awards the Movie is Up For
Following a single win at the Golden Globes, 'Wicked' picks up a whopping 10 Oscar nominations.
Cynthia Erivo Puts an Elphaba twist on the Skirt Suit at Sundance Film Festival
Erivo was styled by Jason Bolden for the occasion, who has helped define Erivo’s take on Elphaba’s style throughout the ...