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Elphaba, Broadway and Wicked

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‘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,

Blavity on MSN · 15h

‘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.

ELLE US on MSN · 18h

'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.

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 21h

‘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,

GLAAD, Wicked

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'Wicked,' 'Shrinking,' 'Arcane' among GLAAD Media Awards nominees

The nominees for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards are in. Wicked, Shrinking and Arcane are among the works nominated at this year's ceremony, which will be held March 27 in Los Angeles. GLAAD, an LGBTQ media advocacy organization,

Gold Derby on MSN · 21h

2025 Gold Derby Film Awards nominations: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Dune: Part Two’ lead with 11

After more than 2,400 people cast their votes, the finalists for the 2025 Gold Derby Film Awards have been unveiled. Leading the way are Dune: Part Two and Wicked, with 11 bids apiece, followed closely by Conclave with 10.

The Hollywood Reporter · 22h

GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Queer,’ The Hollywood Reporter Among Nominees

The LGBTQ media advocacy organization also shared its nominees in TV, music, Broadway, podcast and video game categories.

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Oscars Nominations 2025 Live Updates: Wicked, Emilia Pérez Expected To Lead Noms

Stay with Newsweek to be the first to discover the 97th Academy Awards nominees.

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Breaking Baz: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Wow Students In London, Reveal They’ll Be Defying Gravity During Oscar Nominations

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be traveling from London to the U.S. when Oscar nominations are announced.

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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," ...

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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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'Wicked': Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Commentary, Deleted Scenes

In just one short week since “Wicked” became available to watch (and singalong with) at home, the digital edition of the ...

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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 ...

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‘Wicked’ star named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University is holding space for Cynthia Erivo as their 2025 Woman of the Year.

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Steve From Sex and the City Did Not Voice a Tiny Monkey in Wicked

Steve from Sex and the City did not play the role of Dr. Dillamond’s miniscule monkey friend in Wicked: Part One. Probably.

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‘Wicked’ Is Streaming—11 Easy Cocktails For A Magical Movie Night

Get cozy with these vibrant green and pink cocktails, perfect for your Wicked streaming night. Sip along and let the magic ...

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