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Breakdown
For possible future replacments in the currently running Broadway and 1st National Tour Companies:
[ELPHABA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. The “wicked” witch. Born with emerald-green skin, she has had a rough childhood and is an outcast from the beginning. Smart, fiery, sensitive, passionate, misunderstood, sincere, has potent inner beauty, rallies for the underdog, has great talent for sorcery. Needs a sharp actor with a thrilling, powerhouse, contemporary high-belt singing voice. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. STARRING
[GLINDA] Female, 20s, Caucasian. The “good” witch. Gorgeous, charming, entrancing, ambitious, fluffy, perky, narcissistic, vain, very popular, a social climber, but also vulnerable and sympathetic. Her friendship with Elphaba reveals more depth in her character. Needs excellent comic chops and a glorious singing voice with high soprano and belt capability. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. STARRING
[FIYERO] Male, 20s, height of 5’11” or taller, any ethnicity. A handsome, sexy prince with a philosophy of “Dancing Through Life.” A wealthy, dangerous party boy who at first is attracted to Glinda. Initially he is shallow and self-absorbed; however, his growing relationship with Elphaba prompts him to reexamine his way of thinking. Needs a great physique and a strong baritenor or tenor pop/rock singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[THE WIZARD OF OZ] Male, late 40s – 60s, any ethnicity. An old carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader. Needs a strong, distinctive, engaging, sweet character actor with powerful presence. Pleasant character singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[MADAME MORRIBLE] Female, mid 40s – 60s, any ethnicity. A sorceress and Headmistress of Shiz University. Dignified, powerful, haughty, has a dark side. Takes Elphaba under her wing, training her in sorcery. Needs a strong, comical character actress with formidable presence. Sings a little; should be able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL
[NESSAROSE] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Elphaba’s “tragically beautiful,” lonely, compassionate younger sister, she was favored by their father. Has spent her life crippled in a wheelchair. Becomes obsessively attached to Boq and becomes the Wicked Witch of the East. Needs a commanding actress with a stunning face and a confident belt singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[BOQ] Male, 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’7” or shorter. A helpless, quirky munchkin. Enamored with Glinda, who pays him no mind. Reluctantly, he becomes involved with Nessarose. Needs charm, comic chops, and a strong baritenor or tenor singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[DR. DILLAMOND] Male, 40s – 50s, any ethnicity. A distinguished and well-liked professor at Shiz University. He is a goat and the sole animal on the faculty. He becomes a victim to the animal discrimination occurring in Oz. Needs a strong actor with a sense of gravity, authority, and comic skill. Needs minimal singing ability. Preferably tall in height. PRINCIPAL
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