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Fictional character from Wicked
Elphaba Thropp (/ˈɛlfəbə ˈθrɒp/ ) is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times
Elphaba
1995 novel by Gregory Maguire
biography of the Wicked Witch of the West, here given the name Elphaba Thropp. The book follows Elphaba from her birth through her social ostracism, school years
Wicked_(Maguire_novel)
2003 musical by Stephen Schwartz
arrival from Kansas, the musical explores the complex relationship between Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland — the future Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda
Wicked_(musical)
2025 film directed by Jon M. Chu
and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film follows Elphaba and Glinda in their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the
Wicked:_For_Good
2024 film directed by Jon M. Chu
and its 1939 film adaptation. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland, respectively; while Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater
Wicked_(2024_film)
2003 song composed by Stephen Schwartz
of the musical Wicked (2003) by Stephen Schwartz. It is a duet between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Fiyero, with whom she is in love. It
As_Long_as_You're_Mine
American actress and singer (born 1971)
Best Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2003, she originated the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked on Broadway, for which she won the Tony Award for
Idina_Menzel
American singer and actress (born 1982)
her work in musical theatre, especially Wicked, playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Jennifer DiNoia was born (and
Jennifer_DiNoia
English actress and singer (born 1987)
Elphaba in Wicked (2024), as well as a nomination for Best Original Song for the song "Stand Up" from the former. For reprising her role as Elphaba in
Cynthia_Erivo
Series of novels by Gregory Maguire
or neutral parties. The first novel in the series follows protagonist Elphaba Thropp through her evolution into the Wicked Witch of the West, while highlighting
The_Wicked_Years
American actress and singer-songwriter (born 1977)
fame for her debut on Broadway original cast of Hairspray (2002) and as Elphaba in Wicked (2004-2006), in 2017, she won the IRNE Award for Best Actress
Shoshana_Bean
Song from the musical "Wicked"
by American actresses Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed Elphaba and Glinda in the musical respectively. The song was released as part of
Defying_Gravity_(song)
American stage actress and singer (born 1989)
Janis in the Mean Girls musical. She played Elphaba on the national tour of Wicked before serving as the Elphaba standby on Broadway and eventually taking
Mary_Kate_Morrissey
American stage actress and singer
singer. She is best known for becoming the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time in Wicked on Broadway. Kebede was born in Los Angeles, California
Lencia_Kebede
American actress and singer (born 1978)
American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical
Eden_Espinosa
American actress and singer (born 1983)
actress and singer, best known for her performance as the lead role of Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, which she played on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre
Jessica_Vosk
British actress
performed a variety of roles up until 2016, including Elphaba and Nessarose. She also performed Elphaba's songs on behalf of Wicked at the West End Live Launches
Natalie_McQueen
American actress (born 1990)
Vassar College, graduating from the latter in 2012. She was the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, and originated the role of Martha
Lilli_Cooper
American actress and singer
a Broadway revival of Carousel. Her other credits on Broadway include Elphaba in Wicked (performing during the production's tenth anniversary), Godspell
Lindsay_Mendez
American actress and comedian
2016), for which she was a regular cast member. In 2009, Parker played Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, a role that she reprised on tour
Nicole_Parker
American actress (born 2017)
was on Sam & Cat. She was also a featured artist in the recreated song "Elphaba, Glinda", which was originally performed for the promotional campaign of
Scarlett_Spears
Fictional character from Wicked
Elphaba rules the Vinkus as the "Wicked Witch of the West", and Glinda rules Gillikin as the Good Witch of the North. Later in the novel, Elphaba speculates
Madame_Morrible
2025 promotional single by Cynthia Erivo
track created for the film that was performed by Erivo in her role as Elphaba. It was nominated for Best Original Song alongside "The Girl in the Bubble"
No Place Like Home (Cynthia Erivo song)
No_Place_Like_Home_(Cynthia_Erivo_song)
Mexican singer and actress (born 1995)
Broadway musical Wicked in Mexico City. She auditioned for both Glinda and Elphaba, performing "Popular" and "Defying Gravity". Later that same month, the
Danna_Paola
American singer and actress (born 1977)
is an American singer and actress, who is known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, San Francisco, and national touring productions
Dee_Roscioli
English actress and singer (born 1979)
Victoria Theatre to play Elphaba. Ellis had been contracted to serve as a temporary standby to Idina Menzel, the original Elphaba, for three months from
Kerry_Ellis
American stage actress
is an American musical theatre actress, who is best known for playing Elphaba in the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical Wicked. Suskauer was born
Talia_Suskauer
Australian theatre performer (born 1984)
December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of Wicked
Jemma_Rix
Character in L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz
prince who attends Shiz University with Elphaba and Glinda. As an adult, he begins an illicit affair with Elphaba (now the Wicked Witch of the West), but
Scarecrow_(Oz)
2025 soundtrack album by Wicked cast, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
September 2025. "No Place Like Home" was performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and its title references Dorothy Gale's signature line "There's no place
Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack
Wicked:_For_Good_–_The_Soundtrack
Northern Irish actress and singer
is a Northern Irish actress and singer, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the musical Wicked in the West End and on Broadway. She also starred
Rachel_Tucker
Tenth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Birmingham. The ceremony featured Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen who portrayed Elphaba and Glinda along with the full cast from the British production of the
2026_Women's_T20_World_Cup
2005 novel by Gregory Maguire
series, serving as a sequel to Wicked (1995). It follows Liir, the son of Elphaba Thropp, over a decade-long period following his mother's death and the
Son_of_a_Witch
American actress and singer (born 1978)
productions of the musical In the Heights. In 2010 and 2011, she played Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked. She also played Angelica Schuyler
Mandy_Gonzalez
British stage actress
cast of In the Heights, Eva Perón on the international tour of Evita and Elphaba in Wicked. Kingston was born at Watford General Hospital to an Argentine
Emma_Kingston
2003 musical theatre song
Good" is a song from the 2003 musical Wicked. It is sung as a duet between Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the North)
For_Good
2011 novel by Gregory Maguire
Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Out of Oz follows Rain, the young granddaughter of Elphaba (Maguire's re-imagining of the Wicked Witch of the West), as civil war
Out_of_Oz
American singer and stage actress (born 1982)
American singer and stage actress, who is best known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, San Francisco, and Los Angeles productions of the musical
Teal_Wicks
American actress and singer (born 1972)
role of Liza Minnelli in The Boy from Oz. After reading for the role of Elphaba during the early stages of Wicked in 2000, Block became the first actress
Stephanie_J._Block
English score vocalist
is best known for playing captain Beverley Bass in Come from Away and Elphaba in Wicked in London's West End. Fearn was born in Bath, where she lived
Alice_Fearn
American singer and actress (born 1986)
known for her roles in musical theater. She made her Broadway debut as the Elphaba standby in the musical Wicked in 2016. Fox is a Dallas, Texas native. She
Alyssa_Fox
American stage actress (born 1978)
is an American musical theatre actress, who is best known for playing Elphaba and Nessarose in various U.S. companies of the smash-hit musical Wicked
Marcie_Dodd
American actor and comedian (born 1967)
through June 25, 2006. On June 24, 2005, Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in the Chicago sit-down production of the musical Wicked, alongside Kate
Ana_Gasteyer
Canadian actress and singer
She also covered the role of Amber Von Tussle. In 2008 Levy starred as Elphaba in the Los Angeles sit-down production of Wicked, alongside Megan Hilty
Caissie_Levy
American actress, singer (b. 1988)
first U.S. tour of the musical Wicked as a standby for the lead role of Elphaba. Following her one-year contract with Wicked, Raver-Lampman returned to
Emmy_Raver-Lampman
2003 song in the musical Wicked
hit musical Wicked. It is primarily a solo number for the character of Elphaba, serving as her "I Want" song, though the character Madame Morrible also
The_Wizard_and_I
Scottish actress and theatre performer
Scottish actress and musical theatre performer best known for playing Elphaba in the London and UK & Ireland touring productions of Wicked. Gray was
Ashleigh_Gray
American actress
American musical theater actress and singer. She is known for playing Elphaba in the Chicago, North American Tour, and Melbourne productions of the musical
Carmen_Cusack
American stage actress and singer (born 1986)
starred opposite Kristy Cates and later Dee Roscioli in the co-lead role of Elphaba. She left the Chicago production at the end of her contract on April 13
Erin_Mackey
Maureen Johnson in the rock musical Rent. She also originated the role of Elphaba in Wicked on both Broadway and West End, winning Tony Awards for her performances
Idina Menzel on screen and stage
Idina_Menzel_on_screen_and_stage
2026 promotional single by Ariana Grande
were revealed to be "No Place Like Home," performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and "The Girl in the Bubble," performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda. The
The_Girl_in_the_Bubble
2003 song by Stephen Schwartz
a musical number from the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked. It is sung by Elphaba, the main character of the show. It is also included in the second installment
No_Good_Deed_(song)
British actress and singer
British actress and singer, perhaps best known for playing Glinda and Elphaba on the West End in Wicked, being the only actress to have played both roles
Louise_Dearman
Dutch singer and actress
role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked in three languages and more than 2,000 times – more than any other actress. Her first performance as Elphaba was in
Willemijn_Verkaik
American actress and singer (born 1988)
actress and singer known for her work in musical theatre, including as Elphaba in the First National Tour of Wicked and in Broadway roles such as Miss
Alison_Luff
British actress and singer
2008. In early 2008, she successfully auditioned for the lead role of "Elphaba" in the musical Wicked. She began performances on her 25th birthday, and
Alexia_Khadime
Character from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
familiar Oz story and inverts it, with the Wicked Witch (given the name Elphaba in homage to L. Frank Baum) as the novel's protagonist and Dorothy as a
Wicked_Witch_of_the_West
American actress (born 1980)
of Rock of Ages. From July 8, 2010, to June 5, 2011, Burns starred as Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked, alongside Chandra Lee Schwartz and
Jackie_Burns_(actress)
British actress and singer (born 1983)
6 April 1983) is a British actress and singer, who played the role of Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked. She has also understudied the roles
Emma_Hatton
American musical theatre actress (born 1988)
was offered an ensemble role in Wicked, understudying the lead role of Elphaba. Bowman left Wicked to take part in originating a new musical Kinky Boots
Caroline_Bowman
Fictional character
young woman named Nessarose "Nessa" Thropp. She is the younger sister of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West. Nessa's disability was the result
Wicked_Witch_of_the_East
2008 novel by Gregory Maguire
now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion—the once tiny cub defended by Elphaba in Wicked." “In this much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years
A_Lion_Among_Men
American musical theater actress (born 1984)
Christina DeCicco on November 6, 2007, and starred alongside Carmen Cusack as Elphaba, who was later replaced by her standby Donna Vivino. She left the company
Katie_Rose_Clarke
Fictional character from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
his mother as a cub for use in an experiment on the nature of Animals. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, saves the Lion Cub; they encounter
Cowardly_Lion
Magical shoes in L. Frank Baum's novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Nessarose and Elphaba's late mother, later gifted to Nessarose by their father. Later, after Nessarose implores Elphaba to help her, Elphaba enchants the
Silver_Shoes
Character from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
and implied in the book, that the Wizard is the biological father of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Joel Grey portrayed the Wizard in the original
Wizard_of_Oz_(character)
American actress
theatre, television, and film actress and singer. She is known for playing Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked and as the original Young Cosette
Donna_Vivino
American singer and actress (born 1993)
restraint". Grande starred as Galinda Upland alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp in the two-part film adaptation of the fantasy musical Wicked, directed
Ariana_Grande
Fictional character from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
any assistance. Right before Elphaba leaves to go to the Emerald City, she and Glinda share a kiss, during which Elphaba tells Glinda she'll 'be all right'
Glinda
English actress (born 1994)
2024. "Inside 'Wicked': Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 11 April 2024. Jackson, Angelique. "Universal's
Bronwyn_James
2003 musical song
December 16, 2003. The song is about Glinda trying to help her roommate Elphaba become more popular. American singer and actress Ariana Grande performed
Popular_(Wicked_song)
6th episode of the 2nd season of Ugly Betty
Megan Hilty and original Broadway standby Eden Espinosa played Glinda and Elphaba respectively. In a July 29, 2007 interview with Playbill, producer Marco
Something Wicked This Way Comes (Ugly Betty)
Something_Wicked_This_Way_Comes_(Ugly_Betty)
American filmmaker (born 1946)
2024). "Inside 'Wicked': Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba". Vanity Fair. Retrieved July 21, 2024. Schreur, Brandon (March 21, 2024)
Steven_Spielberg
American actress and singer (born 1991)
known for her work in musical theatre. She made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked in February 2020 and later made her national tour debut as Janis
Lindsay_Pearce
2013 film by Sam Raimi
Maguire. Theodora and Elphaba transition into Wicked Witches after learning of the Wizard's corruption (though in Wicked, Oscar is Elphaba's father), their skins
Oz_the_Great_and_Powerful
Fictional character
head-swapping Evite Princess Langwidere. Tip tells Rain (granddaughter of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West) that Mombey traveled across the sands and
Mombi
American actress (born 2000)
You're Adorable. In 2022, it was announced she would play Nessarose, Elphaba's sister and the Wicked Witch of the East, in the Wicked film adaptations
Marissa_Bode
American musical theatre actress
[citation needed] On February 13, 2007, she assumed the role of standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, playing the role during the absence
Lisa_Brescia
British actress
Park Open Air Theatre for its summer season. She plays Melena Thropp, Elphaba and Nessarose's mother, in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked. "Courtney-Mae
Courtney-Mae_Briggs
American musical theatre actress
understudy for Elphaba). She is mainly a software engineer (at G2 in Chicago) who came back in 2022 to Broadway to fill in for Elphaba due to the COVID-19
Carla_Stickler
2024 soundtrack album by Wicked cast, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
stage musical being included. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, each appear on seven songs. The majority of the
Wicked:_The_Soundtrack
American theater performer (born 1985)
(born 1985) is an American theater performer, who played the lead role of Elphaba on the Second National Tour of Wicked, a role she had previously covered
Vicki_Noon
Australian actress and singer
Harrison is an Australian actress and singer, known for her roles in Wicked (Elphaba), We Will Rock You ("Meat" understudy in the UK, and “Oz" understudy in
Amanda_Harrison
2024 score album by John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
"Levitate the Coin" 2:17 12. "Elphaba Follows / Something Bad / Tea with Dillamond / You'd Better Go" 4:29 13. "Fiyero Meets Elphaba / Glinda Readies / Book
Wicked_(score)
as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland. Set in the Land of Oz prior to Dorothy Gale's arrival from Kansas, its plot follows Elphaba, the
List of accolades received by Wicked (2024 film)
List_of_accolades_received_by_Wicked_(2024_film)
Result Ref. 2015 "Elphaba " at Wicked Broadway Show Nominated 2015 "Maria " at Hoy no me puedo levantar Broadway Show Nominated 2014 "Elphaba" at Wicked Broadway
List of awards and nominations received by Danna Paola
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Danna_Paola
Australian singer (born 1982)
originally starred opposite Lucy Durack as Glinda, Amanda Harrison as Elphaba and the late Rob Guest as The Wizard. Mills played his final performance
Rob_Mills
Fictional character from Land of Oz
Wicked Years", Gregory Maguire's revisionist take on Oz. Liir (son of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West) briefly encounters Tip and Mombi (the latter
Princess_Ozma
Film award ceremony in 2025
Elisabeth Sparkle Amy Adams – Nightbitch as Mother Cynthia Erivo – Wicked as Elphaba Thropp Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez as Emilia Pérez / Juan "Manitas"
82nd_Golden_Globes
American actress and singer
Tour, which opened March 2005. She also understudied the lead role of Elphaba, and as a result, played the role over 40 times. She exited the tour on
Jenna_Leigh_Green
American actress and singer
California) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked and as the original understudy in the
Kristy_Cates
Accolades received by British actress and singer
Satellite Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2024, Erivo starred as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, the first of two film adaptations of the stage musical
List of awards and nominations received by Cynthia Erivo
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Cynthia_Erivo
American actress and singer (born 1980)
Glinda in the 2005 Chicago production of Wicked, alongside Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba; for this role, she received a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination for Best
Kate_Reinders
American actress and singer
circuit and not traditional Broadway productions. She played the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked, both on the US national tour (2006) and on Broadway
Julia_Murney
theatre actress, composer and lyricist. Corneau's acting credits include Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, Elsa in Frozen at The Muny, Edna St. Vincent Millay
Hannah_Corneau
Character from Oz series
his life, Elphaba intervenes with another spell that transforms Boq into the Tin Woodman. Not understanding her reasons, he pursues Elphaba with a single-minded
Tin_Woodman
American theatre performer (born 1981)
Sunday, 17 April 2011. She originally starred alongside Donna Vivino as Elphaba, who was later replaced by Jackie Burns. Schwartz recently reprised the
Chandra_Lee_Schwartz
Australian actress and singer
Story Of The Seekers. She later received the chance to star in the role of Elphaba in the Australian production of the musical Wicked during the Sydney season
Pippa_Grandison
Film-industry awards in 2026
Deadwyler – 40 Acres as Hailey Freeman Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good as Elphaba Thropp André Holland – Love, Brooklyn as Roger Chase Infiniti – One Battle
26th_Annual_Black_Reel_Awards
2021 video game
2025, a collaboration with Universal's Wicked franchise added Glinda and Elphaba, as depicted in the Wicked films, as playable Cookies. April 2026 also
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Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Cloud that Carries Rain; Prophet Name; Rain Clouds
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : nickname for a handsome man (perhaps also ironically for an ugly one), from Old French beu, bel ‘fair’, ‘lovely’ (Late Latin bellus).Hungarian (Bél) : from the old secular Hungarian name Bél, or alternatively from bél ‘internal part’, probably an occupational name for a servant who worked in the household.Czech (BÄ›l) from Czech bÃlý ‘white’.
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Hero.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
Pleasant; Good
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh
Friend of Mind; Attractive
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sarvapalaka | ஸரà¯à®µà®ªà®²à®¾à®•à®¾
Protector of all, Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Latin
Lion.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Reborn; Born a New; Born Again; Rebirth
Girl/Female
Muslim
Garland of Rudraksh
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Lothrop. Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from Layerthorpe in York, which is named from Old Norse leirr ‘clay’ or leira ‘clayey place’ + þorp ‘outlying farmstead’.
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