Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Still, Glinda started her reign over pop culture in 1939 thanks to actress Billie Burke’s portrayal in The Wizard of Oz. While dozens of TV ...

In 2022, Brittney Johnson made history when she became the first Black actress to take on the role of Glinda full time. Kebede’s historic moment also comes after the success of the Wicked film, where ...

Ms. Kebede is new to WICKED and is the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba ... alongside the Wicked movie's Glinda, Ariana Grande. Trimm played the role of Patrice and Grande was ...

Since the premiere of Wicked back in November 2024, many have taken to social media to theorize that Glinda might be a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview with Variety published January 2, ...

Deborah Cox unveiled a sneak peek of her dazzling costume for the upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz. The costume was designed by Sharen Davis. Cox will be playing Glinda the Good Witch in the ...

After Elphaba finds out that the Wizard will not help her in her quest to give animals back their rights, she puts Glinda on a train back to Shiz university, goes into hiding and joins an ...

where Elphaba and Glinda (as Galinda) first meet, and winds up in the Emerald City to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). “Jon really wanted it to be touchable, tangible, real, raw,” added Brooks.

Wicked is up for 10 Academy Awards at the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress ... Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.