Marsha Bordner holds up a copy of "Keep Your Airspeed Up," a book she co-authored with her husband, the late Harold Brown.

Allie Trimm, who has been serving as a standby for the role, will play Glinda. Interestingly, Trimm starred as Patrice alongside Grande as Charlotte in Jason Robert Brown’s 13 on Broadway – both ...

In 2022, Brittney Johnson made history when she became the first Black actress to take on the role of Glinda full time.

Wicked will welcome two new leads, including the first Black actress to play Elphaba full time on Broadway! Learn more about ...

Kebede takes up the Wicked role after Erivo starred as the green witch in the film version. Erivo commented on the lack of Black actresses playing Elphaba in her 2024 ELLE cover story.