Who played the best Elphaba?
Who played the best Elphaba? 1. Idina Menzel – Perhaps unsurprisingly, Idina Menzel tops our list of Wicked stars, having originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway and in the West End, winning a Tony Award for her performance.
Who was originally cast as Elphaba?
Wicked debuted on Broadway in October 2003 with Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, and Joel Grey as the original cast members playing Elphaba, Glinda, and the Wizard, respectively. The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Grammy Award.
How did Idina Menzel get cast in Wicked?
Idina Menzel auditioned for the role of Elphaba in Wicked shortly after 9/11/2001. She had been performing as Amneris in Aida on Broadway at night. Her agent told her about the auditions.
Who are the leads in Wicked?
The current cast of Wicked starring on the Gershwin Theatre stage includes Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba, Brittney Johnson as Glinda, Sharon Sachs as Madame Morrible, Michael McCormick as The Wizard, Sam Gravitte as Fiyero, Jordan Barrow as Boq, Mili Diaz as Nessarose, and Michael X. Martin as Doctor Dillamond.
