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Black Glinda
JessSmith2
Swing Joined: 12/25/17
#75Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 12:56pm
I heard she is going on tonight. Can anyone else confirm if this is true? I would love to go see the show if it is!
#78Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 2:38pmIm very jealous of anyone there tonight! She seems very talented! Ill be at Waitress seeing Sara...very excited but Id like to be at Wicked!
#79Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 2:51pm
FlyHigh523 said: "She is indeed going on tonight. It is confirmed!"
by whom and where?
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natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#81Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 2:55pmI just got a ticket for tonight from TodayTix! I am so excited to see her!
#82Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 3:09pm
Dave28282 said: "How was she?"
Tonight has yet to become tomorrow's yesterday.
#83Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 3:36pm
haterobics said: "Dave28282 said: "How was she?"
Tonight has yet to become tomorrow's yesterday."
Haha thanks, I just saw it when I typed it. Traveling at the moment, so different time zones. We just have to wait till tonight then.
JustinLovesSideShow
Understudy Joined: 12/20/14
#85Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 3:48pm
Call_me_jorge said: "FlyHigh523 said: "She is indeed going on tonight. It is confirmed!"
by whom and where?
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Friends I know in the cast. She will be going on tonight. Very jealous of everyone attending!
#86Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 5:01pm
The only color the skin of Glinda absolutely, positively cannot be is green.
Other than that, the ethnicity of Glinda doesn't matter. It's a fantasy story in a fantasy setting and the races of the actors in any of the roles has no bearing in the story being told.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#87Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 5:29pm
Kad said: "The only color the skin of Glinda absolutely, positively cannot beis green.
Other than that, the ethnicity of Glinda doesn't matter. It's a fantasy story in a fantasy setting and the races of the actors in any of the roles has no bearing in the story being told."
Of course it doesn’t. But it’s still worth noting that this is finally happening.
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#89Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 5:37pm
Poorly worded on my end. Its worth noting that the role is finally being cast accordingly to the fact that her ethnicity has absolutely nothing to do with the story.
To those of you going tonight - enjoy! I wish I didn’t have tickets for something else, because I think Brittney will be wonderful.
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Updated On: 1/10/19 at 05:37 PM
#90Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 6:05pm
It’s confirmed on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BseJ6_ohBEU/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1b9jzk3a2s5bs
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#91Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 7:02pm
starcatchers said: "Kad said: "The only color the skin of Glinda absolutely, positively cannot beis green.
Other than that, the ethnicity of Glinda doesn't matter. It's a fantasy story in a fantasy setting and the races of the actors in any of the roles has no bearing in the story being told."
Of course it doesn’t. But it’s still worth noting that this is finally happening."
I think my intent may not have been clear! I do think it's very much worth noting- there is no reason why it should have taken 15 years for Wicked to have a non-white Glinda.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#92Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 8:26pm
“None of the other Glindas were cast because they're white. They were cast because they were good.”
Uh, no. Im sure hundreds of POC women have auditioned for Wicked, were perfectly capable of playing Glinda, and were not even considered for this role because simply because they were a POC.
That said, a non-white person in the role would require at least one line change, so...what color was her wig? Or did they change the line?
zainmax
Broadway Star Joined: 1/12/17
#94Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 8:41pmUpdate: At the show. Brittney is killing it. She had an glorious entrance applause. So glad to have gotten the opportunity to see this happen.
#95Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 9:14pm
Kad said: "starcatchers said: "Kad said: "The only color the skin of Glinda absolutely, positively cannot beis green.
Other than that, the ethnicity of Glinda doesn't matter. It's a fantasy story in a fantasy setting and the races of the actors in any of the roles has no bearing in the story being told."
Of course it doesn’t. But it’s still worth noting that this is finally happening."
I think my intent may not have been clear! I do think it's very much worth noting- there is no reason why it should have taken 15 years for Wicked to have a non-white Glinda.
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I very much misunderstood you. Thank you for clarifying.
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#96Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 9:26pmLooks like they made her wig darker, like a dirty blonde. It looks great. She makes a beautiful Glinda!
#97Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 9:47pmIs she on tomorrow too? Looks like Katie Rose Clarke is out this week and a combo of Lisa Livesay and Lindsay K. Northern and Britney are covering.
#98Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 9:52pm
wish i were here2 said: "Update: At the show. Brittney is killing it. She had an glorious entrance applause. So glad to have gotten the opportunity to see this happen."
So you DON'T have to wish you were there!
sorano916
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/6/08
#99Black Glinda
Posted: 1/10/19 at 9:52pm
Jessica posted a photo with Brittney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsefR0Fgoev/
Today marks history at Wicked. Miss Brittney Johnson is gracing the Gershwin stage as the first Glinda of color on Broadway. This is both deserved and integral to this show and the entire theatre community. The fact that she inspires all of us here is one thing. The fact that she is inspiring women all over the world to follow their dreams is simply life changing all around. This is what a Glinda looks like. #BlackGlinda #BlackGirlMagic#RepresentationMatters #proud
