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Elphaba, Broadway and Lencia Kebede

‘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.

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‘Wicked’ Names Lencia Kebede as First Black Actress for Elphaba Role on Broadway

In 2022, Brittney Johnson made history when she became the first Black actress to take on the role of Glinda full time. Kebede’s historic moment also comes after the success of the Wicked film, where Cynthia Erivo has been lauded for her portrayal of Elphaba.

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‘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.

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'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, Oscar and Ariana Grande

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‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations

Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best picture category.

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The next Cher? 'Wicked' author praises Oscar nominee Ariana Grande

Part-time Vermonter Gregory Maguire, who wrote the bestselling novel 'Wicked,' visited with Ariana Grande on the movie set in London and knew there would be Oscar buzz for her performance.

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After Wicked's Ariana Grande Reacted To Her Oscar Nomination In the Most On-Brand Way, Ethan Slater Shared A Rare Appreciation Post

The adaptation of the Broadway musical landed on the 2025 Oscar nominations list ten times, and that included a nod for Ariana Grande in the Best Supporting Actress category. Fittingly, the singer celebrated the news on Instagram in the most Ariana Grande way possible.

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‘Wicked’ Isn’t Broadway’s Biggest Film Adaptation — but Its Box Office Achievements Are Just Getting Started

Broadway's musical film adaptations have enjoyed major box office achievements, but where do they all rank, including new ...

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Wicked on Broadway reveals new history-making lead casting

Allie Trimm, who has been serving as a standby for the role, will play Glinda. Interestingly, Trimm starred as Patrice alongside Grande as Charlotte in Jason Robert Brown’s 13 on Broadway – both ...

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Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director

Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best support actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of ...

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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 ...

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Lea Michele Shares Trip to See “Wicked” on Broadway with Her Son: ‘My Heart Literally Exploded'

The 'Glee' alum shared photos of her trip to the theater on Sunday, Jan. 29Lea Michele is enjoying a mommy moment!On Sunday, ...

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From stage to screen: ‘Wicked’ is making Broadway more accessible

“Wicked” is a prime example of this renaissance of Broadway musicals getting their time to shine on the big screen. And ...

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There’s One Change Wicked Made from the Broadway Show I’d Really Wondered About, But I Think Jon M. Chu’s Answer Makes Total Sense

Despite any dialogue changes, Wicked has really been embraced by fans and even people who’ve never seen or heard the Broadway ...

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Drag: The Musical , Oh, Mary! , Wicked , More Recognized by GLAAD Media Awards

Theatrical works were among those nominated for the LGBTQIA+ media organization's annual awards.

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