‘Wicked:’ Is The Wizard Elphaba’s Dad? And Why Is Elphaba Green?
Elphaba is green in Wicked because her biological parents drink a “green elixir” while pregnant with her. In fact, they state ...
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Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba
Lencia Kebede appears as Elphaba in the Broadway musical "Wicked" in New York on March 1, 2025. (Joan Marcus via AP) Lencia Kebede appears as Elphaba in the Broadway musical "Wicked" in New York ...
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Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pionering full-time Black Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history last week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.” “It’s hard ...
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Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ Features First Full-Time Black Elphaba
Lencia Kebede, an Ethiopian actress, made history as the first full-time Black actress to portray Elphaba on Broadway. While the cinematic version of “Wicked” is currently streaming on Peacock ...
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Meet the first full-time Black Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway: Lencia Kebede
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.” ...
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Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pionering full-time Black Elphaba
NEW YORK — Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history last week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of ...
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Lencia Kebede makes history as 1st full-time Black Elphaba in Broadway's 'Wicked'
NEW YORK -- Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of "Wicked." ...
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Lencia Kebede becomes first full-time Black Elphaba in Broadway’s ‘Wicked’
Erivo, who’s British, garnered her second Oscar nomination for Best Actress with her performance of Elphaba. She was first recognized for her work as Harriet Tubman in 2019’s “Harriet.” ...