"Wicked" officially opened on June 10, 2003 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, after previews began on May 28, in a pre-Broadway tryout presented by SHN. The cast included Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Robert Morse as the Wizard, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, Michelle Federer as Nessarose, Carole Shelley as Madame Morrible, John Horton as Doctor Dillamond, and Kirk McDonald as Boq. Stephanie J. Block, who originally read the role of Elphaba in workshop development, was Menzel's standby during tryouts, but left before the show moved to Broadway to take a role in "The Boy from Oz".
Original Broadway production
Wicked (musical)
Wicked (musical) | Original Broadway production
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Cusick was replaced by Derrick Williams on May 13, 2008. Williams was the original Fiyero in the national tour, and played in Chicago and New York twice. While in the Los Angeles cast of "Wicked", he was credited as appearing in the "Ugly Betty" episode "Something Wicked This Way Comes", whose plot revolved partly around two main characters attending the show on a date. On June 3 he returned to Chicago to play Fiyero. He replaced Michael Seelbach who was an original Broadway cast ensemble member, and who also came to Chicago directly from the Broadway show. He remained with the production till its closure on January 25, 2009.
Kristoffer Cusick | Wicked
His last name is spelled as "Tiggular" in the musical, whereas in the books, it is "Tigelaar". In the original Broadway production of the musical, he was played by Norbert Leo Butz.
List of Wicked characters | Fiyero Tigelaar / Tiggular
Cusick was one of the original understudies for Fiyero in the hit 2003 musical "Wicked". He performed the role of Fiyero on Broadway starting on November 25, 2003 and ending on December 22, 2003 while Norbert Leo Butz was on medical leave. Cusick was replaced by Taye Diggs, who played the role the rest of the time Butz was away. He created the role of Fiyero in the sit-down Chicago production of "Wicked". He left with Elphaba's Kristy Cates and Doctor Dillamond's Timothy Britten Parker on December 10, 2006. Cusick's replacement was ensemble member and Fiyero understudy Brad Bass. Cusick recently reprised the role of Fiyero in the Los Angeles production of "Wicked".
Kristoffer Cusick | Wicked
He left in March of that year to star in "Lucky Guy", which opened Off-Broadway in April 2011. Following the closure of "Lucky Guy", he returned to "Wicked" as Fiyero, covering for Richard H. Blake, who took a three-week absence to be with his newborn child. He later returned to the touring production of "Wicked", playing Fiyero from November 2011 through February 2012. On July 31, 2012, he once again joined Broadway's "Wicked" as Fiyero until May 26, 2013. He played the role again in the Broadway production from December 2013 to February 2014. He appeared in 2012 Broadway Bares with Miriam Shor.
Kyle Dean Massey | Career
He left the show in November to reprise his role in the Arena Stage production of "Next to Normal", for which he won the 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Non-Resident Production. Tveit returned to "Wicked" as Fiyero in January 2009, leaving once again for the Broadway production of "Next to Normal", which began previews in March 2009 and officially opened on April 15. His performance as Gabe earned him the Clarence Derwent Award from the Actors' Equity Association. Tveit was included on AfterElton.com's 2009 list of the "37 Hottest Guys in Theater".
Aaron Tveit | "Next to Normal" and "Wicked"
The cast included Amy Ross as Elphaba, Helen Woolf as Glinda, and Aaron Sidwell as Fiyero.
Wicked (musical) | UK/Ireland tours
"Wicked" officially opened on June 10, 2003 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, after previews began on May 28, in a pre-Broadway tryout presented by SHN. The cast included Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Robert Morse as the Wizard, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, Michelle Federer as Nessarose, Carole Shelley as Madame Morrible, John Horton as Doctor Dillamond, and Kirk McDonald as Boq. Stephanie J. Block, who originally read the role of Elphaba in workshop development, was Menzel's standby during tryouts, but left before the show moved to Broadway to take a role in "The Boy from Oz".
Wicked (musical) | Original Broadway production
Massey first joined the North American touring production of "Wicked" in 2007, as part of the ensemble and understudy for the lead role of Fiyero, before joining the Broadway production. He subsequently played Thalia in Broadway's "Xanadu" from April 2008 until its closing that September, and Matthew in "Altar Boyz" Off-Broadway from October 2006 - June 2007. From June to September 2009, he temporarily played the role of Gabe in the Broadway musical "Next to Normal", after which he remained as a cover for the role, before assuming the role permanently in January 2010. Massey stayed with the show until it closed in January 2011, when he then returned to Broadway's "Wicked", this time in the lead role of Fiyero.
Kyle Dean Massey | Career
In 2007, Tveit originated the role of Gabe in the Off-Broadway production of the musical "Next to Normal". The production ran from January 16 through March 16, 2008, at the Second Stage Theater. Tveit received a nomination for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor for this role. In the interim time before the out-of-town production of "Next to Normal," Tveit played Dean in the musical theatre adaptation of the film "Saved!", which ran for a limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons in June 2008. Also in June 2008, Tveit took over the role of Fiyero in "Wicked" on Broadway.
Aaron Tveit | "Next to Normal" and "Wicked"
Nicolas Dromard (born October 7, 1980) is a Canadian singer and stage actor, best known for his performances as Fiyero in the San Francisco sit-down production of the musical "Wicked". He has also notably performed in the musical "Mary Poppins" as part of the original cast ensemble on Broadway and, later, as Bert on Broadway and in the National Tour. He recently performed in the national tour and Broadway productions of Jersey Boys as Tommy DeVito.
Nicolas Dromard | Introduction
Directed by Hans Berndtsson, the cast includes Maria Ylipää as Elphaba, with Tuukka Leppanen as Fiyero. The second non-replicated production ran in Copenhagen, Denmark from January 12 until May 29, 2011, and was presented by Det Ny Teater.
Wicked (musical) | Subsequent international productions
The cast included Megan Hilty as Glinda, Eden Espinosa as Elphaba, Carol Kane as Madame Morrible, Timothy Britten Parker as Doctor Dillamond, Jenna Leigh Green as Nessarose, Adam Wylie as Boq, Kristoffer Cusick as Fiyero, and John Rubinstein as the Wizard. The production closed on January 11, 2009, after 791 performances and 12 previews. A San Francisco production of "Wicked" officially opened February 6, 2009, at SHN's Orpheum Theatre, following previews from January 27. The cast included Teal Wicks as Elphaba, Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda, Nicolas Dromard as Fiyero, Carol Kane as Madame Morrible, David Garrison as the Wizard, Deedee Magno Hall as Nessarose, Tom Flynn as Doctor Dillamond, and Eddy Rioseco as Boq.
Wicked (musical) | North American productions
Beginning performances on 16 July 2007, he joined the ensemble of the acclaimed London West End production of "Wicked" and served as the second understudy for Fiyero. He departed the cast on 7 June 2008, only to return over three and a half years later, this time, in the lead role of Fiyero. He starred alongside Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman from 7 February through 10 December 2011, when he ended his run in the musical. On 13 January 2012, took over the role of Sam Wheat in the London production of "Ghost the Musical" and starred alongside Siobhan Dillon until the musical closed on 6 October 2012.
Mark Evans (actor) | Career
The show began its first UK/Ireland tour on September 12, 2013 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, where it is played to November 16. It then toured the UK and Ireland before concluding in Salford on July 25, 2015. The original cast consisted of Nikki Davis-Jones as Elphaba, with Emily Tierney as Glinda. Alongside them were Liam Doyle as Fiyero, Marilyn Cutts as Madame Morrible, Carina Gillespie as Nessarose, George Ure as Boq, and Dale Rapley as the Wizard and Doctor Dillamond. This marks the first time that the last two roles were both played by a single actor. A second UK/Ireland tour began in December 2017 and ended in January 2019.
Wicked (musical) | UK/Ireland tours
"Wicked"'s international tour opened on July 13, 2016 at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford, England. Jacqueline Hughes starred as Elphaba, with Carly Anderson as Glinda and Bradley Jaden as Fiyero. Alongside them are Steven Pinder as the Wizard and Dillamond, Kim Ismay as Madame Morrible, and Emily Shaw as Nessarose. After its stop in Bradford, the tour moved to Asia, first playing at the Grand Theater in Singapore. It then moved to the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and then The Theatre Solaire, Manila. The tour ended on July 2, 2017.
Wicked (musical) | International tour
Following a limited engagement of the first national tour from April 29 to June 12, 2005, a sit-down production opened at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago immediately following the tour. The cast included Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba, Kate Reinders as Glinda, Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible, Kristoffer Cusick as Fiyero, Telly Leung as Boq, Heidi Kettenring as Nessarose and Gene Weygandt as the Wizard. The production closed on January 25, 2009. Twice again, the tour returned to Chicago in 2010 and 2013 An open-ended production also appeared in Los Angeles, California at the Pantages Theatre. Performances began on February 10, 2007, with an official opening on February 21.
Wicked (musical) | North American productions
After auditioning for Fiyero in October 2008, Nicolas Dromard was chosen to star in "Wicked's" San Francisco open-ended engagement, alongside Teal Wicks as Elphaba and Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda. The San Francisco production began previews on January 27, 2009 at the Orpheum Theatre, and officially opened on February 6, 2009. Both Dromard and the San Francisco production received critical acclaim, including: The SF Examiner:
Nicolas Dromard | San Francisco
Original London cast members included Helen Dallimore as Glinda, Miriam Margolyes as Madame Morrible, Adam Garcia as Fiyero, Martin Ball as Doctor Dillamond, James Gillan as Boq, Katie Rowley Jones as Nessarose and Nigel Planer as the Wizard. After her limited engagement, which ended on December 30, 2006, Menzel was succeeded by Kerry Ellis on January 1, 2007, who became the first British woman to play the role of Elphaba.
Wicked (musical) | London
Oliver Tompsett (born 25 August 1981) is a British stage actor and singer best known for his portrayal of Fiyero in the West End production of the musical "Wicked" and for playing the role of Galileo in the West End Smash hit "We Will Rock You".
Oliver Tompsett | Introduction
She replaced stage actress Stephanie J. Block, making her the first "Wicked" actress to transfer from the West End to Broadway – mirroring original cast member Idina Menzel who transferred from Broadway to London. Playing alongside Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda and Aaron Tveit as Fiyero for her five-month run, Ellis won the 2009 Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance.
Kerry Ellis | "Wicked", "Chess", Broadway, extended play and concerts (2006–09)
The tryout closed on June 29, 2003, and after extensive retooling, the musical began previews on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre on October 8, 2003, and made its official premiere on October 30. Most of the original production team and cast members remained with the show. Principal casting changes included Joel Grey as the Wizard, William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond and Christopher Fitzgerald as Boq. As of March 12, 2020, the show suspended production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show's production will be suspended until June 1, 2021 at the earliest.
Wicked (musical) | Original Broadway production
In early 2010, Dromard auditioned again for "Mary Poppins", and landed the role of Bert in the Broadway production. This meant he would not finish out "Wicked's" San Francisco run (which was to end in September 2010), and he left the role of Fiyero on June 27, 2010. He played the role of Bert on Broadway for four weeks in 2010 (from July 16 to August 23) before heading out on the national tour. In December 2012, he announced via his website that he will once again being playing the role of Bert on Broadway. He will be performing the role at the "New Amsterdam Theater" in New York from January 10, 2013, until August 8, 2013 (barring a contract extension).
Nicolas Dromard | Broadway
An Australian production officially opened on July 12, 2008, with previews commencing June 27 at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. Amanda Harrison was originally cast as Elphaba, with Lucy Durack as Glinda. The original cast consisted of Rob Mills as Fiyero, Anthony Callea as Boq, Rob Guest as the Wizard, Maggie Kirkpatrick as Madame Morrible, Penny McNamee as Nessarose and Rodney Dobson as Doctor Dillamond. Guest unexpectedly died months into the Melbourne season, with the role being taken up by Bert Newton. Closing in Melbourne August 9, 2009, the show transferred to Sydney's Capitol Theatre. Previews began on September 5, 2009, with the official opening on September 12.
Wicked (musical) | Australian productions
During his stay in New York, Parker performed at several other Broadway-related events, including "Broadway in Bryant Park" and "Broadway on Broadway". In November 2014, Parker Angel joined the globally award-winning touring version of the musical "Wicked", playing the part of the male lead character Fiyero Tigelaar. His debut on the tour was at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia for 16 shows, he has since gone on to perform at Detroit, MI, Durham, NC, Greenville, SC, Atlanta, GA and Miami, FL with the current Munchkinland Tour. He reprised the role in January 2016 in Charlotte for 3 weeks. He returned to the role once again on July 31, 2017, in the Broadway production and remained with the show through July 14, 2018.
Ashley Parker Angel | On Broadway and Theatre (2007–)
"Fiorello!" opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 23, 1959, moved to The Broadway Theatre on May 9, 1961, and closed on October 28, 1961, after 795 performances. It was directed by George Abbott, with choreography by Peter Gennaro. Tom Bosley originated the title role opposite Howard Da Silva as the Republican machine boss Ben Marino. The cast featured Ellen Hanley as Thea, Pat Stanley as Dora, Patricia Wilson as Marie, Nathaniel Frey as Morris, and Broadway's future Superman, Bob Holiday, as Neil. The 1962 production opened at the New York City Center on June 13, and closed after 16 performances, on June 24, 1962.
Fiorello! | Productions
February 2013 found Hansen in Louisville starring as Mike in Todd Almond's musical "Girlfriend". Curt was a member of the final cast of "Hairspray" on Broadway, as well as other Broadway readings and workshops. He also performed in the Mark Taper Forum production of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical "Parade". He studied with the BFA Musical Theatre program at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Hansen took over the role of Fiyero from Ashley Parker Angel in the Broadway production of "Wicked", beginning July 16, 2018. He departed the show on September 9, 2018, and was succeeded by Ryan McCartan.
Curt Hansen (actor) | Personal life
This starred James Fox but ran for only two months. The Broadway musical "Wicked" received its London première at the venue on 27 September 2006 with a cast featuring Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Helen Dallimore as Glinda, Nigel Planer as The Wizard, Adam Garcia as Fiyero and Miriam Margolyes as Madame Morrible. On 27 September 2016, "Wicked" celebrated its tenth anniversary in the West End, with a curtain call reunion of former cast members.
Apollo Victoria Theatre | Musical theatre
Between 2006 and 2007, Garcia played the character of Fiyero in the original West End production of "Wicked" alongside Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis and Helen Dallimore. He previously played the same role during the show's early Broadway theatre workshops in 2000. Garcia appeared in two ITV dramas, "Britannia High" and "Mr Eleven", in 2008. In January 2010, Garcia appeared with Ashley Banjo and Kimberly Wyatt as a judge on the British reality show, "Got To Dance". He was a judge in the four seasons of the competition from 2010 to 2012 and then in 2014. In 2011, Garcia co-starred with Mischa Barton in "The Hen Do", but the film never left the cutting room floor.
Adam Garcia | Biography
A condensed thirty-minute version of the musical played at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan. Australian Jemma Rix was part of the original cast, alternating the role of Elphaba with Jillian Giaachi and Taylor Jordan. The show, which opened on July 12, 2006, featured the preliminary storyline of Act 1 but Fiyero, Madame Morrible, Boq, Nessarose and Doctor Dillamond were absent and there were considerable changes in sets and costumes. The final performance took place on January 11, 2011. A Japanese production by the Shiki Theatre Company opened in Tokyo, Japan, on June 17, 2007, and subsequently moved to Osaka, Fukoka and Nagoya, before closing in Sapporo on November 6, 2016.
Wicked (musical) | Subsequent international productions
Roscioli made her Broadway debut on July 21, 2009, reprising the role of Elphaba in the New York company of the musical. She played her final performance March 21, 2010 and was succeeded by Mandy Gonzalez.
Dee Roscioli | "Wicked"
Block married actor, Sebastian Arcelus, on October 25, 2007. Arcelus starred alongside Block in the first national tour of "Wicked" as the Fiyero replacement from January to October 2006 and again on Broadway from October to December 2007. They have one daughter, Vivienne Helena Arcelus, who was born January 19, 2015.
Stephanie J. Block | Personal life
In 2005, the first national tour of "Wicked" (called the "Emerald City Tour" by the producers) started in Toronto, Ontario, and went on to visit numerous cities throughout the United States and Canada. Previews began on March 8, and officially opened on March 31. The original touring cast included Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda, Stephanie J. Block as Elphaba, Derrick Williams as Fiyero, Jenna Leigh Green as Nessarose, Carol Kane as Madame Morrible, Timothy Britten Parker as Doctor Dillamond, Logan Lipton as Boq, and David Garrison as the Wizard. The tour concluded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2015.
Wicked (musical) | North American productions
His Broadway credits include Fiyero in "Wicked" as well as roles in "The Wedding Singer," "Finding Neverland," "First Date," "The Bridges of Madison County," and "Les Miserables". (In "Les Mis", he played numerous roles, including Marius, Jean Prouvaire, Joly and Marius (understudy) with the "approximate dates: 1997 to 1999; 2001 to 2003 (not necessarily continuously)." http://www.playbill.com/person/kevin-kern-vault-0000047611
Kevin Kern (actor) | Credits
Although heartbroken at Fiyero switching sides with Elphaba ("I'm Not That Girl (reprise)"), Glinda suggests to the Wizard and Madame Morrible to use Nessarose as bait, by spreading a rumor that she's in danger, allowing the officials to capture Elphaba once and for all. Madame Morrible agrees, conjuring up "a change in the weather".
Wicked (musical) | Act II
His debut in Germany was in 2009, at the Palladium Theater in Stuttgart at the German production of "Wicked" (Stage Entertainment), as u/s Fiyero.
Filippo Strocchi | Biography
In the original Broadway production of the musical, the role was played by Michelle Federer.
List of Wicked characters | Nessarose "Nessa" Thropp
Produced by Universal Stage Productions in coalition with Marc Platt, Jon B. Platt and David Stone, with direction by Joe Mantello and choreography by Wayne Cilento, the original production of "Wicked" premiered on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in October 2003, after completing pre-Broadway tryouts at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in May/June of that same year. Its original stars included Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Galinda, and Joel Grey as the Wizard. The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, while its original cast album received a Grammy Award.
Wicked (musical) | Introduction
Frank Baum's name. She is later referred to in the book as simply "the Witch". Late in the book, it is revealed that she is the daughter of The Wizard. In the original Broadway production of the musical, she was played by Idina Menzel. In the musical it is revealed that she faked her death in order to be with Fiyero.
List of Wicked characters | Elphaba "Elphie" Thropp
In 2003, the novel was adapted as the Broadway musical "Wicked" by composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz and librettist Winnie Holzman. The musical was produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. The Broadway production has inspired long-run productions in Chicago, London's West End, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in the United States, as well as Germany and Japan. It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning three, and is the 5th longest-running Broadway show in history, with over 6,800 performances. The original Broadway production starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda.
Wicked (Maguire novel) | Adaptations
As Holzman observed in an interview with "Playbill", "It was [Maguire's] brilliant idea to take this hated figure and tell things from her point of view, and to have the two witches be roommates in college, but the way in which their friendship develops – and really the whole plot – is different onstage." Schwartz justified the deviation, saying "Primarily we were interested in the relationship between Galinda – who becomes Glinda – and Elphaba...the friendship of these two women and how their characters lead them to completely different destinies." In addition to this change in focus, other major plot modifications include Fiyero's appearance as the scarecrow, Elphaba's survival at the end, Nessarose using a wheelchair instead of being born without arms, Boq having a continuing love interest for Glinda - and eventually becoming the Tin Woodman instead of Nick Chopper, the complete cutting of Elphaba's years in the Vinkus, the deletion of Liir's birth, Fiyero not having a wife and children, Doctor Dillamond not being murdered, and Madame Morrible going to prison instead of dying.
Wicked (musical) | Inception and development
Later, the Winkie Prince Fiyero Tiggular arrives at Shiz and introduces the other students to his philosophy of simply "Dancing through life". Fiyero decides to have an orientation party at the Ozdust Ballroom, that evening, and everyone agrees to go. Boq, a Munchkin who has developed a crush on Galinda, tries to ask her to dance with him at the party, but she convinces him to ask Nessa out, instead, in order to shoo him away, leaving Galinda free to go with Fiyero. Nessa, who has a crush on Boq, is delighted and tells her sister how Galinda made it happen and how happy it has made her.
Wicked (musical) | Act I
The song is performed midway through the first act. During the song, Elphaba expresses her love for the Winkie prince Fiyero, the most popular boy at Shiz and Glinda's boyfriend. She accepts that she knows that nothing can ever happen between them, as she 'wasn't born for the rose and the pearl', and is an unpopular girl with green skin. She also mentions that Fiyero has feelings for her, though this was unconfirmed. This song is reprised by Glinda in the musical's second act when Fiyero leaves her for Elphaba.
I'm Not That Girl | Context in "Wicked"
In May 2015 Dove Cameron announced that she and McCartan were officially forming a pop duo and would be releasing their first original song. In September 2015, they announced their group's name would be The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, and their first video was released in October 2015. Beginning September 11, 2018, McCartan made his Broadway debut as Fiyero in the musical "Wicked". He remained with the show through May 12, 2019.
Ryan McCartan | Career
She left the Broadway production on October 8, 2006, and was replaced by Ana Gasteyer.
Eden Espinosa | "Wicked"
Renamed "Wicked: Die Hexen von Oz" ("Wicked: The Witches of Oz"), the German production of "Wicked" began previews on November 1, 2007 and opened on November 15, at the Palladium Theater in Stuttgart. Willemijn Verkaik played Elphaba, Lucy Scherer played Glinda. The production was produced by Stage Entertainment and closed on January 29, 2010, and transferred to Oberhausen where previews began at the Metronom Theater am CentrO on March 5, 2010, with an opening night of March 8. The Oberhausen production closed on September 2, 2011. Another production, which was notable for not being a replica of the original Broadway staging, opened at the City Theatre in Helsinki, Finland on August 26, 2010 after a preview performance took place on August 24 of that year.
Wicked (musical) | Subsequent international productions
Beyond that, not much is shown about Irji throughout the rest of the novel, aside from the occasional mention of his increasing holiness (toward the pagan/Lurline religion). When his family is captured, he is murdered publicly with the "Paraffin Necklace." Irji does not appear in the musical adaptation of "Wicked". This is because Sarima was not introduced in the musical; thus, Fiyero and Sarima never were married, and Irji was never born. or else, they did exist, but were already arrested and out of the picture by the time the musical's finale occurs at Fiyero's castle.
List of Wicked characters | Irji Tigelaar
In the , he was played by Joaquin Romaguera. He was played by John Aron in the 1980 London production. In the 2005 Broadway revival staged by John Doyle, he was played by Donna Lynne Champlin. In Tim Burton's , he was portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen.
Adolfo Pirelli | Portrayals
Although Elphaba abandons the spell as she believes it is not working, it is not until the end of the production that we are shown that Fiyero is still alive, and has been transformed into the Scarecrow from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". The Scarecrow is also a minor character in author Gregory Maguire's revisionist novel "" and is made a more prominent character in its Broadway musical adaptation "Wicked". In the musical, the Scarecrow is revealed to be the remnants of Fiyero after he was captured by the Wizard's officials, but made impervious to injury by Elphaba's incomplete spell.
Scarecrow (Oz) | "Wicked"
Elphaba returns to the Wizard's palace to free the monkey servants and encounters the Wizard. He tries once again to convince her to work with him, telling her that he is not evil, but just an average man who came into his position by chance, and he offers to redeem Elphaba's reputation ("Wonderful"). She is almost won over, until she sees Dr. Dillamond who has lost the power of speech. Angered by this, Elphaba accuses the Wizard, but he calls the guards to arrest Elphaba. In response, Fiyero and the guards enter, followed by Glinda. However, Fiyero helps Elphaba escape and leaves with her.
Wicked (musical) | Act II
The story line of the stage adaptation "goes far afield" from the 1995 novel. As Winnie Holzman observed in an interview with "Playbill", "It was [Maguire's] brilliant idea to take this hated figure and tell things from her point of view, and to have the two witches be roommates in college, but the way in which their friendship develops – and really the whole plot – is different onstage." Schwartz justified the deviation, saying "Primarily we were interested in the relationship between Galinda – who becomes Glinda – and Elphaba...the friendship of these two women and how their characters lead them to completely different destinies." In addition to this change in focus, other major plot modifications include Fiyero's appearance as the scarecrow, Elphaba's survival at the end, Nessarose using a wheelchair instead of being born without arms, Boq having a continuing love interest for Glinda – and eventually becoming the Tin Woodman instead of Nick Chopper, the complete cutting of Elphaba's years in the Vinkus, the deletion of Liir's birth, Fiyero not having a wife and children, and Doctor Dillamond not being murdered.
Wicked Witch of the West | 2003 stage musical
Ralph Macchio was offered the role of Finch when Broderick left the show, but opted to take the role in the touring cast instead. Broderick made a brief return to the show so he could star opposite Parker. Robert Mandan played Biggley in its California pre-Broadway run but chose not to transfer to New York. The wardrobe was designed by Susan Hilferty and is on display at the Costume World Broadway Collection in Pompano Beach, Florida.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (musical) | Broadway revival (1995–1996)
Hanlon has a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University. His mother is named Teresa, and his father is Gavin. After appearing in numerous commercials, Hanlon began work in the theatre. He has appeared on Broadway as Gordon, Mark, and Roger in "Rent", and played Fiyero in the national tour of "Wicked". Off-Broadway, he has starred as Frederic in "The Pirates of Penzance" and Austin Bennett in "I Love You Because". He also appeared in the world premiere of "Edges". On screen, he starred as Tim Trull on the web series "Submissions Only", which ran for three seasons, and played Steven on "Modern Family".
Colin Hanlon | Biography
After a 2009 workshop, the musical officially opened for a limited holiday engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway on November 14, 2010, following previews from November 2, 2010. Casey Nicholaw directed. The final performance took place January 2, 2011 after a run of 15 preview and 57 regular performances. A Broadway cast recording was released on November 1, 2011. Leading the original cast was "Wicked" and "Jersey Boys" star Sebastian Arcelus, who was joined by Broadway alums Amy Spanger and Beth Leavel.
Elf (musical) | Broadway (2010–11)
Fiyero is the prince of the Arjiki tribe in the Vinkus (derogatorily referred to as Winkie Country by outsiders). Fiyero's ethnicity is never mentioned; he is simply referred to being dark or ochre in colour. The Arjiki tribe are mentioned as having ochre skin and wear blue tattoos on their faces and bodies. Fiyero meets Elphaba at Shiz University, and later has a romance with her while she is involved in a resistance movement against the Wizard of Oz. This leads to his apparent murder by the Gale Force, the Wizard's secret police. In the musical, Elphaba saves him by casting a protection spell that inadvertently changes him into the Scarecrow, a well-known character from the Wizard Of Oz.
List of Wicked characters | Fiyero Tigelaar / Tiggular
The West End production began previews at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from September 7, and officially opened on September 27, 2006. The production celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2011 with a special curtain call featuring former West End cast members. The London production was tailored slightly for a British audience, including minor creative changes to dialogue, choreography and special effects. A majority of these changes were later incorporated into all productions of "Wicked". The changes include Elphaba meeting Fiyero when he first arrives at Shiz University. In addition, the waltz between Elphaba and the Wizard during "Wonderful" was removed. The West End production reunited the show's original creative team with Idina Menzel, who had originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production.
Wicked (musical) | London
The four principal performers reprised their roles, as well as Paige as Carlotta. Jayne Houdyshell as Hattie, Mary Beth Peil as Solange LaFitte, and Don Correia as Theodore joined the Broadway cast. A two-disc cast album of this production was recorded by PS Classics and was released on November 29, 2011.
Follies | 2011 Kennedy Center and Broadway
He also starred as Adam/Felicia in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", which opened at the Palace Theater on March 20, 2011 after a short run in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre. On February 4, 2014, Adams joined the first national tour of "Wicked" and was the final actor to star in the role of Fiyero. In 2016, Adams appeared in season two of the sketch LGBT-themed comedy web series "Go-Go Boy Interrupted". In 2019, he appeared on the first season of the Comedy Central series "The Other Two" as Dallas Drake, and starred as Whizzer Brown in the first national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater revival of "Falsettos".
Nick Adams (actor, born 1983) | Career
On Broadway he appeared in "La Bête" (1991), for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Off Broadway, he won an Obie Award for his performance in Nicky Silver's play "The Food Chain". He played the role of Pat Finley in the 1995 movie "Heavyweights" and the role of Patrick Fisher in the 2006 movie "Twelve and Holding". McGowan has been performing the role of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in various companies of "Wicked" since 2009. He first played the Wizard in the original Second National Tour production, beginning March 7, 2009. He finished with the touring company on December 6, 2009, transferring to the San Francisco production, playing the Wizard from December 22, 2009 through September 5, 2010, when the production closed.
Tom McGowan | Career
In July 2006, Ellis joined the original London cast of the musical "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria Theatre to play Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West; however, she was not permanent at that time and served as a temporary standby to Idina Menzel for three months from the show's opening on 27 September 2006. Ellis had it written in her contract that she would assume the lead role on 1 January 2007 when Menzel left: "I don't think I would have agreed to do the show otherwise." Having been part of rehearsals from the start, she gained the original direction from Joe Mantello.
Kerry Ellis | "Wicked", "Chess", Broadway, extended play and concerts (2006–09)
Upon her move to Broadway, Dodd became the first, and only actress to date, to have performed in the lead roles of both Nessarose and Elphaba. She ended her limited Broadway engagement on January 11, 2009, and was replaced by Nicole Parker.
Marcie Dodd | "Wicked"
Butz made his Broadway debut as a replacement swing – a type of understudy – in "Rent" in 1996, after original swing David Driver was let go. Butz ultimately replaced Adam Pascal as Roger in 1997. Additional Broadway credits include "Thou Shalt Not" (Camille Raquin, 2001–2002), for which he received a Tony Award nomination; "Wicked" (the original Fiyero, 2003); and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (Freddy) for which he received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. His Off-Broadway credits include "The Last Five Years" (Jamie), "Songs for a New World" (Lead Male 2), "Saved" (Fred), and "Juno and the Paycock" (Jerry Devine), and he has toured as the Emcee in "Cabaret" and as Freddy in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".
Norbert Leo Butz | Career
Vivino played a 20-month stint as Elphaba on the first national tour of hit musical "Wicked". She joined the tour on October 30, 2007, serving as the standby for Carmen Cusack. Her first ever performance took place on December 26, 2007, and her first in the lead role on November 5, 2008. She starred alongside Katie Rose Clarke and later Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda. Her final performance took place on July 4, 2010. On August 23, 2011, Donna took over the position of Elphaba standby on Broadway, replacing Jennifer DiNoia. She first covered during the absence of lead Teal Wicks on the matinee of September 14.
Donna Vivino | "Wicked"
He originated the role of The Wizard in the original touring company of "Wicked" when it began on March 8, 2005. He finished his year-long run on March 6, 2006. He then starred as the Wizard in the Broadway company from April 4, 2006 replacing Ben Vereen. After 15 months in the role he played his final performance on July 8, 2007. Then he temporarily starred in the Chicago company from September 30–October 28, 2007, and then starred in the Los Angeles company beginning August 26, 2008, until its closure on January 11, 2009. He played the role in the San Francisco production, which officially opened on February 6, 2009 and played his final performance with the production on May 31, 2009 in order to pursue a role in a new play.
David Garrison | "Wicked"
He appeared on Broadway in "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" in 1994. He has appeared in "The Lion King" on Broadway, portraying the character Timon; he left the show in April 2010. A member of the original cast as the understudy, he also originated the role of Timon in the L.A. Production of "The Lion King", for which he received the Ovation Award for Best Featured Actor. He appeared in the Broadway revival of "Born Yesterday" in 2011. He starred in Cirque du Soleil's "Banana Shpeel" in New York City in 2010. He played the title role of Fiorello LaGuardia in the musical "Fiorello!" in the Encores! staged concert at New York City Center in January and February 2013.
Danny Rutigliano | Career
Devastated at Boq's final rejection of her, she attempts to use a Grimmerie spell to make him "lose his heart" for her, but she mispronounces the words and causes Boq to literally lose his heart. Elphaba's only option to save Boq from death is to turn him into a tin man. In the original Broadway production of the musical, he was played by Christopher Fitzgerald.
List of Wicked characters | Boq
Newton's stage appearances include Professor Marvel/the Wizard of Oz in "The Wizard of Oz", Cogsworth in "Beauty and the Beast", Franz Liebkind in "The Producers" and Max in "The Sound of Music". In October 2008, it was announced that he would be taking over the role of The Wizard in the Melbourne production of the musical "Wicked", after the sudden death of Rob Guest. He played his first performance on 12 November 2008. The production closed on 9 August 2009 and transferred to Sydney from 12 September 2009. Newton continued to play the role on the national tour, which began in January 2011, opposite Lucy Durack as Glinda, Jemma Rix as Elphaba, David Harris as Fiyero and Maggie Kirkpatrick as Madame Morrible.
Bert Newton | Stage roles
Scolari has appeared on Broadway in "Wicked", "Sly Fox", "Hairspray", and "Lucky Guy", which reunited him with his "Bosom Buddies" co-star Tom Hanks. Scolari also appeared Off Broadway in "Old Man Joseph and His Family", "The Exonerated", "In the Wings", "The Music Man", and "White's Lies". In 1996, Scolari starred in a version of the stage musical "Stop the World – I Want to Get Off" produced for the A&E television network. In 2014, Scolari portrayed Yogi Berra in "Bronx Bombers". His wife Tracey Shayne played Berra's wife Carmen. Subsequently, he played the part of The Wizard in the Broadway musical "Wicked".
Peter Scolari | Broadway
In 1979, Crivello originated the role of "Felix 'The Filth Fiend' Linder" in the original cast of John R. Powers' "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" at Chicago's Forum Theater. He was then cast in the 2nd National Touring company of "Evita" by director Harold Prince in 1980, receiving glowing reviews for his performance as Che. Subsequently, he made his Broadway debut as a replacement for Mandy Patinkin in the original Broadway production of "Evita" in 1981, taking over the starring role of "Che" for which he also received critical praise. Shortly thereafter, he appeared Off-Broadway in Wendy Kesselman's's "The Juniper Tree" as well as The Lincoln Center production of Shakespeare's "Measure For Measure" directed by Mark Lamos.
Anthony Crivello | Theater career
A cast recording of the original Broadway production was released on December 16, 2003, by Universal Music. All of the songs featured on stage are present on the recording with the exception of "The Wizard and I (Reprise)", "A Sentimental Man (Reprise)" and "The Wicked Witch of the East". The short reprise of "No One Mourns the Wicked" that opens Act II is attached to the beginning of "Thank Goodness". The music was arranged by Stephen Oremus, who was also the conductor and musical director and James Lynn Abbott, with orchestrations by William David Brohn. The recording received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album in 2005 and was certified platinum by the RIAA on November 30, 2006.
Wicked (musical) | Recordings
He began his acting debut in the Broadway musical Newsies playing the character Spot Conlon. The Musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey and ran from September 25, 2011 through October 16, 2011. It opened again on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre and ran from March 15, 2012 to August 24, 2014. He reprised his role on Broadway performing in "" as Giulio. The musical made its world premiere at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 2018. It then made its way onto Broadway on July 20, 2018, and closed on August 18, 2019.
Tommy Bracco | Broadway
The success of the Broadway production has led to the development of an auxiliary show, "Behind the Emerald Curtain", created by Sean McCourt—an original Broadway production cast member who played the Witch's Father, among other roles, in addition to understudying the Wizard and Doctor Dillamond, before taking over the latter principal role—and Anthony Galde, who was a long-running swing in the Broadway company from 2004 to 2012. The tour features a ninety-minute behind-the-scenes look at the props, masks, costumes and sets used in the show, and includes a question-and-answer session with the cast members. The Broadway tour is currently led by McCourt and long-running ensemble member, Lindsay K.
Wicked (musical) | "Behind the Emerald Curtain"
On 29 October 2012 he opened in Wicked in the West End playing the role of the love interest Fiyero. He left the show on 16 November 2013 and immediately joined the UK touring cast of a new musical version of Happy Days playing the role of The Fonz. The tour finished in July 2014. In late 2014/early 2015 he filmed the lead role in an independent Sci-fi Noir film currently titled "The Dark Channel" and scheduled for release in May 2016.
Ben Freeman | Biography
The idea for the musical originated with producer Ken Harper. He replaced the original director, Gilbert Moses, with Geoffrey Holder in Detroit during out-of-town tryouts. The original Baltimore cast included Renee Harris as Dorothy, Charles Valentino as the Scarecrow, Ben Harney as the Tin Man, Ken Prymus as the Cowardly Lion, and Butterfly McQueen as the Queen of the Field Mice. Only Harney would remain in the Broadway cast, but in a much smaller role. Harris stayed on as understudy for the role of Dorothy, as did McQueen for the role of Addaperle. The production was choreographed by George Faison, with Scenic Designer Tom H.
The Wiz | Development and Broadway
Wolpe was cast as Feltzeig, a producer. Wolpe created the role of the Wizard in "Wicked"'s original workshops in Los Angeles. Beginning July 10, 2007, he played the Wizard on Broadway. Wolpe played his final performance as the Wizard in the Broadway company on July 27, 2008 and was replaced by P.J. Benjamin. Wolpe recently reprised the role as The Wizard in the first US National Tour of Wicked, where he replaced Lee Wilkof. His run started on September 6, 2008 and ended exactly a year later. Wolpe was succeeded by Richard Kline. In addition to "Little Shop", Wolpe has appeared in National tours of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "South Pacific".
Lenny Wolpe | Biography
In the 2003 musical of Gregory Maguire's interpretation of the Oz franchise titled "Wicked", this version of the Scarecrow was Fiyero Tigelaar, the love interest of Elphaba Thropp. Fiyero attends school with Elphaba and Glinda the Good, while they were all still young. Fiyero takes a special interest in Elphaba. However, he is highly sought after by Elphaba's roommate, Glinda. Fiyero and Elphaba share a secret romance, and when she leaves for the Emerald City, he gives her a long and meaningful goodbye. Many years later, after Elphaba goes into hiding, we are shown that Glinda and Fiyero are to be wed.
Scarecrow (Oz) | "Wicked"
Da Silva appeared in a number of Broadway musicals, including the role of Larry Foreman in the legendary first production of Marc Blitzstein's musical, "The Cradle Will Rock" (1938). Later, he costarred in the original 1943 stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!", playing the role of the psychopathic Jud Fry. He was the easygoing Ben Marino who opposed Tammany Hall in the Pulitzer winning musical "Fiorello!". In 1969, Da Silva originated the role of Benjamin Franklin in the musical "1776". Four days before the show opened on Broadway, he suffered a minor heart attack but refused to seek medical assistance because he wanted to make sure critics saw his performance.
Howard Da Silva | Career
Fahn is a member of the ensemble in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Schwartz's musical "Wicked". In March 2004, Fahn played an understudy for Glinda, replacing Melissa Bell Chait who suffered a stroke. Fahn departed the show on October 31, 2004. She later became an original cast member of the Los Angeles sit-down productions, performing in the ensemble and again understudying the role of Glinda before departing on December 30, 2007.
Melissa Fahn | Wicked
Don Amendolia (born February 1, 1945 in Woodbury, New Jersey) is an American actor. He played Big Al Kennedy in NBC's soap opera "Sunset Beach", had a recurring role on "Twin Peaks", and appeared in one episode of Cheers. Amendolia directed one episode of "Growing Pains" and two episodes of "Harry and the Hendersons". He has appeared on Broadway in "33 Variations", "Stepping Out", and "My One and Only". He directed the rotating cast of the Off-Broadway show, "Wicked". He also played the Wizard on the second national tour of the musical "Wicked". He played his first performance on December 9, 2009, replacing Tom McGowan.
Don Amendolia | Introduction
Avaric is a friend of Boq's and Galinda's. He is of the Gillikenese nobility and is the son of, and later is himself, The Margreave of Tenmeadows. He is described as being handsome and the "perfect friend". Elphaba visits him later in the novel, after killing Madame Morrible, and they discuss the nature of evil with some of his friends. During the visit, he seems to have a selective memory, since he doesn't remember Elphaba and says he does not keep "unimportant details" in his head. Most of Avaric's characteristics are given to Fiyero in the musical, and he makes a short cameo appearance as Fiyero's driver.
List of Wicked characters | Avaric the Margreaves of Tenmeadows
In his review for "The New York Times", Brooks Atkinson wrote: "...It is exciting; it is enjoyable and it is decent ... Jerry Bock has set ... a bouncy score ... [A]s the writer of lyrics, Sheldon Harnick is in an unfailingly humorous frame of mind ... [U]nder Mr. Abbott's invincible stage direction, the whole show comes alive with gusto ... [T]he cast could not be more winning or in better voice." Louis Calta wrote: " 'Fiorello!' is the town's latest stage hit ... the attraction earned flowery praise from all of the New York drama critics."
Fiorello! | Critical response
He reprised the role in the Broadway production, beginning performances on September 2, 2008, again replacing Steven Skybell. On October 27, 2008, he appeared in "The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken", a one night only benefit performance celebrating the fifth anniversary of "Wicked". He played Doctor Dillamond in early drafted scenes that were cut from the final version of the musical. After over two years in the Broadway company, making him the longest-running Broadway Dillamond to date, he played his final performance October 31, 2010 and was replaced by Tom Flynn. After a year away from the show and Doctor Dillamond, Parker returned to the role in the Second National US Tour company, marking his fourth North American production.
Timothy Britten Parker | "Wicked" (as Dr. Dillamond)
The show was directed by Jean Dalrymple, staged by Dania Krupska, choreography by Kevin Carlisle, scenery and lighting design by William and Jean Eckart, costume supervision by Joseph Codori, musically directed by Jay Blackton, and press by Lilliam Libman. The cast included Sorrell Booke (Fiorello LaGuardia), Art Lund (Ben Marino), Lola Fisher (Thea), Dody Goodman (Dora), Barbara Williams (Marie), Paul Lipson (Morris), Richard France (Neil), Dort Clark (Floyd), and Helen Verbit (Mrs. Pomerantz). One of the singing ensemble included Rosalind Cash. A staged concert production of "Fiorello!" was performed at the first Encores! at the New York City Center concert series in February 1994.
Fiorello! | Productions
She understudied the role of Adele Rice in the 2002 Off-Broadway production of "A Man of No Importance" at Lincoln Center. In February 2003, she played the role of Thelma in the Hartford Stage (Hartford, Connecticut) production of "The Trip to Bountiful". She made her Broadway debut as Nessarose in "Wicked", a character she originated. Following a San Francisco tryout, the show opened October 30, 2003, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Federer, the longest-running original principal cast member, left the production on January 8, 2006, and was succeeded by her understudy Cristy Candler.
Michelle Federer | Theatre
Portofino is a musical with a book by Richard Ney (who also served as producer), lyrics by Ney and Sheldon Harnick, and music by Louis Bellson and Will Irwin. Set in a piazza in the Italian resort town of Portofino, the convoluted plot involves auto-racing duke Nicky; his Texan rival Kitty; his granddaughter Angela, a practicing witch; the local padre; and his look-alike Guido, an emissary from the devil. When critics crucified the show during its Philadelphia tryout, Ney, the producer, democratically left it to the cast to decide if they should continue to New York City. They voted to go.
Portofino (musical) | Introduction
DiNoia returned to the Broadway company, and remained the Elphaba standby until August 2011, when she was replaced by Donna Vivino. In June 2012, DiNoia returned to "Wicked", this time with the Asian touring company. She appeared as an alternate Elphaba, performing in Seoul, South Korea when lead Jemma Rix was unavailable. This marked the third country that DiNoia had played Elphaba in. In October 2012, she briefly returned to the role as Elphaba standby in the Broadway company, before Vivino returned to the role on month later.
Jennifer DiNoia | "Wicked"
In the original Broadway production of the musical, she was played by Kristin Chenoweth.
List of Wicked characters | Glinda "Galinda" Arduenna Upland
Federer can be heard on the "Wicked" cast recording.
Michelle Federer | Theatre
Best New Musical: "Wicked" Best Play: "Golda's Balcony" Author: William Gibson Best Production Design: "Wicked" Scenic Design: Eugene Lee Costume Design: Susan Hilferty Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner Best Musical Score: "Wicked" Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Touring Broadway Awards | 2006
February 21, 2007 marked Wylie's debut in the musical "Wicked" at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles. He starred opposite such stars as Eden Espinosa, Jenna Leigh Green, Megan Hilty, and Carol Kane. He played his final performance on December 30, 2007 along with Espinosa and Kane, and was replaced by his understudy, Michael Drolet.
Adam Wylie | Musical theatre
In the 1939 film, they are ruby. Maguire's novel describes the slippers equivocally, allowing either interpretation; he is careful not to describe them as either simply "silver" or "ruby". In the original Broadway production of the musical, the role of Frex was played by Sean McCourt.
List of Wicked characters | Brother Frexspar the Godly
Alon participated in "Little Shop of Horrors" as Mr. Mushnik, "The Hunchback of Notre Dam" as Frollo, "Side by Side by Sondheim", "Assassins", as Charles J. Guiteau ,"Two Kuni Lemel" ("The Flying Matchmaker") as Rebbe Pinchas, "Pen" as Alexander Pen. He participated in the musical "Life Begins at 40" which toured in The US, Canada and Puerto Rico, and in Kurt Weil's, "Men of Mahagonny" in Germany.
Gil Alon | Musicals
The original Broadway production, directed by Robert Lewis and choreographed by Agnes de Mille, opened March 13, 1947, at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where it ran for 581 performances. It starred David Brooks as Tommy, George Keane as Jeff, Marion Bell as Fiona, Lee Sullivan as Charlie, Virginia Bosler as Jeannie, James Mitchell as Harry, and Pamela Britton as Meg. The concertmistress of the orchestra was noted American violinist Joan Field. De Mille won the Tony Award for Best Choreography, and Bell and Mitchell won the Theatre World Award. The production enjoyed an extended North American tour. The musical's original West End production opened on April 14, 1949, at Her Majesty's Theatre, running for 685 performances.
Brigadoon | Productions
She appeared in the Broadway production of "Wicked" as the standby for Glinda. She appeared in the "South Pacific", "The Full Monty" and "Cats" national tours. She appeared in the Off-Broadway play Under My Skin with Kerry Butler and Megan Sikora as well as the musical production of "Sarah, Plain and Tall" in 2006 as an understudy for Anna and Caleb. She played Glinda in the Chicago production of "Wicked". She joined as part of the ensemble in 2006 and began to understudy Erin Mackey in early 2007, before replacing her in the role for a limited seven-week period from April 15 through June 1, 2008.
Kate Fahrner | Career
Well-known cast members in various productions have included Miguel Ayesa as Schlomo, Noel Sullivan as Nick, and Barbara Dickson as Miss Sherman. An Italian production opened in Pavia, at Teatro Fraschini, directed by Gigi Saccomandi and Luigi Perego on September 20, 2003. A new version of the musical opened in Pavia directed by Bruno Fornasari on June 23, 2004, and toured Italy until March 2006.
Fame (musical) | Productions around the world
An old cabaret performer who Liir and Trism see perform at the "Cherry and Cucumber". She performs a risqué (and potentially treasonous) monologue that satirizes the Emperor Apostle, to her audience's discomfort. (Sillipede is referred to in "Wicked", in the "City of Emeralds" section, when Glinda recounts to Fiyero her recent spotting of Nessarose and Nanny in the Emerald City, at Sillipede's fourth comeback tour concert).
List of Wicked characters | Sillipede
In 2005, Mills toured Australia in "Grease – The Arena Spectacular" as Johnny Casino alongside an all star cast with Craig McLachlan, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Magda Szubanski and John Farnham. In May 2007, Mills appeared as the lead role of Claude in the sold-out Perth production of the rock musical "Hair" along with Cosima De Vito and Nikki Webster. The production was directed by Chris Kabay and musically directed by Simon Holt of Yellow Glass Theatre. Mills then originated the coveted lead male role of Fiyero in the Australian production of the Broadway musical "Wicked". The show opened on 12 July 2008, in Melbourne where it ran for 13 months, closing on 9 August 2009.
Rob Mills | Musical theatre
The majority of critics have appreciated the spectacle of the lavish production, and the "powerhouse" performances of actors in the roles of the two witches. However, contemporaries have characterized the production as overblown, occasionally preachy, and suffering from more hype than heart. Although Charles Spencer of "The Daily Telegraph" described it as "at times ... a bit of a mess," he praised Holzman's script, described Kenneth Posner's lighting design as "magical" and lauded Menzel's Elphaba and Helen Dallimore's Glinda. Michael Billington of "The Guardian" gave it three out of five stars and remarked on the competence of all the lead actors; however, he complained that "Wicked" was "all too typical of the modern Broadway musical: efficient, knowing and highly professional but more like a piece of industrial product than something that genuinely touches the heart or mind".
Wicked (musical) | Critical reception
He reprised that role in the Broadway engagement of "Follies" at the Marquis Theatre from August 7, 2011 (in previews) through January 22, 2012, and continued with the production in its engagement at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California from May 3, 2012 through June 9, 2012. He won the Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and was nominated for the Tony Award, Best Actor in a Musical.
Danny Burstein | Career
A Broadway revival opened at the original theatre, now renamed the Richard Rodgers Theatre, on March 23, 1995 and closed on July 14, 1996 after 548 performances. It was directed by Des McAnuff, choreographed by Wayne Cilento, with musical direction by Ted Sperling. Matthew Broderick starred as Finch and Rosemary was played by Megan Mullally. The cast also included Ronn Carroll as J.B. Biggley, Victoria Clark as Smitty, Jeff Blumenkrantz as Bud Frump, and, in a pre-recorded performance, Walter Cronkite as the Book Voice. The replacements for Mullally and Broderick were Broderick's future wife Sarah Jessica Parker as Rosemary and John Stamos as Finch.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (musical) | Broadway revival (1995–1996)
An Australian production for J.C. Williamson Theatres Limited played in Melbourne and Sydney from January–October 1976; starring Andrea Frierson (Dorothy), Victor Willis (Tin Man), Freddie Paris (Lion), Chuck McKinney (The Wiz) and Robert Ellis (Scarecrow). Upon his return from Australia in late 1976, Victor Willis joined the cast of the original Broadway production. Flymonkey Productions (London, UK) ran two shows. The first one was in 2000 which received great reviews and a second was run the following year in 2001 receiving exceptional reviews from the London press. Both productions were run at the Hackney Empire. The 2001 show was particularly notable because it was the last show to be performed at the Hackney Empire before the theatre closed its doors for refurbishment.
The Wiz | Other productions