See ‘Wicked’ original casts, from Broadway to movie

‘Wicked’ (stage musical)

Idina Menzel (left), Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ ‘Wicked’ at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillon in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2024. Menzel played Elphaba and Chenoweth played Glinda as part of the original Broadway cast of Wicked and made a special appearance in Part 1 of the movie adaptation that stars Erivo and Grande. Part 2 of the movie ‘Wicked’ is expected to hit theaters in November 2025.

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Kristin Chenoweth (left) was the first to play Glinda in the 2003 Broadway production of ‘Wicked.’ When Ariana Grande was 10 years old, she met Chenoweth backstage. Two decades later, Grande fulfilled her dream of playing Glinda in the movie adaptation.

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Idina Menzel (left) first brought Elphaba Thropp to life on Broadway in 2003, and won a Tony Award for her performance. Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba in the film version of ‘Wicked,’ which takes place before Dorothy arrives to Oz and explains how Elphaba became known as the Wicked Witch of the West. Before ‘Wicked,’ Erivo won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony Award, the latter for her work in ‘The Color Purple’ musical on Broadway.

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Norbert Leo Butz (left) originated the role of ‘Wicked’ heartthrob Prince Fiyero in the Broadway production. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey was cast in the role for the two-part film adaptation of ‘Wicked.’

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Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University, was originally played by the late Carole Shelley (left) in the Broadway production of ‘Wicked.’ Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh brought Madame Morrible to life on the big screen.

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Joel Grey (left) played the Wizard of Oz with the original Broadway cast of ‘Wicked.’ Grey is best known for his role as the emcee in ‘Cabaret,’ in both the stage musical and film version, which earned him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Tony Award. The role of the Wizard is performed in the movie by Jeff Goldblum.

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Michelle Federer (left) portrayed Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba’s younger sister, in the original Broadway cast of ‘Wicked.’ Marissa Bode made her film debut (and also made history) by becoming the first actor to play the role who also uses a wheelchair in real life.

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