Elphaba

theatre

The Wicked cast list is best known for its long-running Broadway lineup, Tony-winning leads, and defining character interpretations. This evergreen profile explains the principa...

Character Studies

In Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and its long-running musical adaptation, the main character is Elphaba Thropp. The s...

Relationships

The original Glinda and Elphaba refer to the characters Glinda and Elphaba in the musical Wicked , itself based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of th...

Musical Theatre

“Wicked: For Good” is a pivotal song in the musical Wicked, marking a decisive emotional and narrative turning point for Elphaba and Glinda. It emerges late in the show when...

Celebrity Profiles

Jessica Vosk played Elphaba on Broadway from July 2018 to October 2019, following a regional debut as Elphaba in the first national touring company. Her Broadway tenure spanned...

Musicals

Elphaba Thropp, widely known as the Green Witch, is the central character in the musical Wicked and its source material, Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of...

theatre-musical

Mary Kate Morrissey began playing Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked on November 12, 2019, and remained in the role through the show’s temporary closure on March 12,...

entertainment-analysis

Wicked Part 2 continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda after they arrive at Emerald City, focusing on the political and personal consequences of their choices. The film adapts...

theatre-musicals

Elphaba is the central protagonist of the Broadway musical Wicked , a reimagining of the story behind The Wizard of Oz. This verified explainer outlines the role’s creation, c...

Celebrity Profiles

Wicked presents a rich ensemble of characters whose relationships and choices drive the story. This guide profiles the principal cast, from the iconic witches to the political a...