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Carol Kane and Michael Wartella to Join Cast of WICKED as 'Madame Morrible' and 'Boq' on 7/1 and 6/25
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2013


Emmy Award-winner Carol Kane will return to the Broadway production of WICKED as Madame Morrible, starting performances on Monday, July 1, 2013. Ms. Kane has previously performed the role on Broadway, in Los Angeles, and on tour. Fresh off the national tour of WICKED, Michael Wartella will assume the role of Boq, beginning performances onTuesday, June 25.

Photo Coverage: Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena & Cast of WICKED Celebrate 4,000th Performance!
by Walter McBride - Jun 19, 2013


Last night, June 18, WICKED's current cast members, including Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba) and Derek Klena (Fiyero) gathered at the Gershwin theatre to commemorate the show's the 4,000th performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Lindsay Mendez & Derek Klena in WICKED!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2013


Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena recently joined the cast of Wicked, assuming the roles of Elphaba and Fiyero. They join a cast which includes Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda, Randy Danson as Madame Morrible, Adam Grupper as The Wizard, Catherine Charlebois as Nessarose, F. Michael Haynie as Boq, and John Schiappa as Dr. Dillamond. Check out a first look at the duo in action below!

Lindsay Mendez is WICKED's New Elphaba, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


Beginning performances today, May 28, 2013, Lindsay Mendez will assume the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of WICKED. Ms. Mendez has previously worked with both the composer and director of WICKED, having appeared in the 2011 Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell, and, more recently, giving a breakout performance in the world premiere musical, Dogfight, staged by WICKED director Joe Mantello.

Derek Klena Will Join WICKED as 'Fiyero,' 5/28; Kyle Dean Massey Departs Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013


Making his Broadway debut, Derek Klena will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of WICKED on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Mr. Klena has previously worked with both WICKED's newest Elphaba, Lindsay Mendez, and director Joe Mantello, in the off-Broadway world premiere musical, Dogfight.

Lindsay Mendez Will Be WICKED's Next Elphaba, Beginning 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013


Beginning performances on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Lindsay Mendez will assume the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of WICKED. Ms. Mendez has previously worked with both the composer and director of WICKED, having appeared in the 2011 Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell, and, more recently, giving a breakout performance in the world premiere musical, Dogfight, staged by WICKED director Joe Mantello.

Derek Klena Will Join WICKED as 'Fiyero,' 5/28; Kyle Dean Massey Departs 5/26
by Kelsey Denette - May 14, 2013


Making his Broadway debut, Derek Klena will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of WICKED on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Mr. Klena has previously worked with both WICKED's newest Elphaba, Lindsay Mendez, and director Joe Mantello, in the off-Broadway world premiere musical, Dogfight.

Lindsay Mendez Will Be WICKED's Next Elphaba, Beginning 5/28
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2013


Beginning performances on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Lindsay Mendez will assume the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of WICKED. Ms. Mendez has previously worked with both the composer and director of WICKED, having appeared in the 2011 Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell, and, more recently, giving a breakout performance in the world premiere musical, Dogfight, staged by WICKED director Joe Mantello.

Katie Rose Clarke Rejoins Broadway's WICKED as 'Glinda' Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013


Beginning performances today, April 23, 2013, Katie Rose Clarke will return to the role of Glinda in the Broadway company of Wicked. Ms. Clarke last played the role of Glinda on Broadway in 2010.

Katie Rose Clarke Will Rejoin Broadway's WICKED as 'Glinda,' 4/23
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 15, 2013


Beginning performances on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Katie Rose Clarke will return to the role of Glinda in the Broadway company of WICKED. Ms. Clarke last played the role of Glinda on Broadway in 2010.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Alli Mauzey Answers Questions for 'Glinda Week'
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2013


As part of 'Glinda Week', Wicked fans submitted their questions online for Broadway's current Glinda, Alli Mauzey. Watch the video below to see if she answered your question!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Willemijn Verkaik Answers Questions for 'Elphaba Week'
by Stage Tube - Mar 24, 2013


Willemijn Verkaik made her Broadway debut as the green witch in Wicked last month at the Gershwin Theatre. As part of 'Elphaba Week', Wicked fans submitted their questions for her online. Watch the video below to see if she answered your question!

Photo Coverage: Willemijn Verkaik Takes First Bow as WICKED's 'Elphaba'
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Feb 13, 2013


Dutch star musical theatre star Willemijn Verkaik joined the cast of Broadway's Wicked last night as 'Elphaba' at the Gershwin Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for her first curtain call and you can check out full photo coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Special Effects Team Talks 'Smoke and Mirrors'
by Stage Tube - Feb 8, 2013


Who crafts the 'smoke and mirrors' of a Broadway show? The special effects team is an integral part of the Land of Oz, helping Wicked cast its spell on audiences at every performance. Discover how the special effects of Wicked were originally conceived and produced in the behind-the-scenes video below, featuring interviews with Chic Silber and more!

WICKED Breaks Record to Become Highest Grossing Production in Nine Consecutive Years
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013


The blockbuster musical WICKED has achieved an unprecedented Broadway milestone as it enters its 10th Anniversary year, becoming the first Broadway musical ever to remain the highest grossing production for a record-breaking nine consecutive years. Since opening in 2004, its first full year at the Gershwin Theatre, WICKED has remained at the top of the Broadway grosses.

WICKED Sets New Broadway and Touring Records in 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2013


Entering its 10th Anniversary year, the hit Broadway musical Wicked has set a new Broadway record for the highest one-week gross with a box office take of $2,947,172, for the week ending December 30, 2012. The blockbuster musical has been Broadway's #1 show for an unprecedented nine consecutive years, annually out-grossing all other productions since 2004, its first full year on Broadway.

Willemijn Verkaik's Green Journey to Broadway
by Dutch Reporter - Dec 18, 2012


In June 2012, she celebrated her 1000th performance as Elphaba in three subsequent production of Wicked: in Stuttgart and Oberhausen (Germany) and in Scheveningen (The Netherlands). On February 12th Willemijn Verkaik will make her Broadway debut and play the green witch for 15 weeks at the Gershwin Theatre.

STAGE TUBE Roundup: Meet WICKED's New 'Elphaba' - Willemijn Verkaik
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2012


As BroawayWorld previously reported, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Willemijn Verkaik will make her Broadway debut as Elphaba in the blockbuster musical WICKED. An award-winning actress who has performed the role for more than 1,000 performances in Germany and Holland, Ms. Verkaik will perform the role for a special 15-week engagement. She is currently headlining the Dutch production of WICKED and will play her final performance there on January 11, 2013.

WICKED Welcomes Back Alli Mauzey as 'Glinda' on Broadway, 10/16; F. Michael Haynie Joins as 'Boq' 9/25
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 24, 2012


Beginning performances on Tuesday, October 16th, ALLI MAUZEY will return to the role of Glinda in the Broadway company of WICKED. Ms. Mauzey played the role of Glinda on Broadway in 2009 and returns to the Gershwin Theatre directly from WICKED'S National Tour.

Kyle Dean Massey to Return to WICKED as 'Fiyero' July 31; Richard Blake to Depart July 29
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2012


Beginning performances on Tuesday, July 31, KYLE DEAN MASSEY will return to the role of Fiyero in the Broadway company of WICKED. He joins a cast which currently includes Jackie Burns as Elphaba, Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda, Randy Danson as Madame Morrible, Adam Grupper as The Wizard, Etai BenShlomo as Boq, Jenny Fellner as Nessarose, and Tom Flynn as Dr. Dillamond. Richard Blake, who is currently playing the role of Fiyero, will play his final performance on Sunday, July 29.

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