Lencia Kebede, Wicked and Elphaba

‘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.
‘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’s current Elphaba will swap out her Wicked green makeup for some midnight green fan gear come Sunday. Mary Kate “MK” Morrissey — a household name for musical theater fans who gained fandom ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
Cynthia Erivo On Best Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “It’s Madness And Amazing”
Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations ...
‘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.
Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Is One Of 3 Actors Who Could Make LGBTQ+ History With Oscar Wins, And Her Reaction To The Nod Is Especially Emotional
As the Oscar nominations came out, Wicked was a heavy-hitter on the list with ten nominations. Along with her co-star Ariana Grande also reacting to her Best Supporting Actress nod, Cynthia Erivo had ...