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Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first Black, full-time Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”
Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ Features First Full-Time Black Elphaba
Wicked's Broadway run recently made history when the first Black full-time Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, made her debut
Photos: WICKED Welcomes Lencia Kebede, Allie Trimm, and More
Wicked on Broadway will welcome five new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre. Check out all new photos of the cast and learn more here!
“Wicked” de Broadway da la bienvenida a Lencia Kebede, su primera Elphaba negra a tiempo completo
Lágrimas verdes corrieron cuando Lencia Kebede hizo historia esta semana en Broadway, convirtiéndose en la primera actriz negra en asumir el papel
Lencia Kebede becomes first full-time Black Elphaba in Broadway’s ‘Wicked’
Lencia Kebede has become the first Black woman to take on the role of Elphaba in a full-time capacity in the original stage production.
Video: Watch Lencia Kebede Make Broadway History With WICKED Debut
Lencia Kebede made Broadway history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway. Watch a video from her curtain call, which includes a first look at the brand-new, updated wig for Elphaba.
'Wicked' cast welcomes first Black actor to play Elphaba
Wicked' cast welcomes first Black actor to play Elphaba. Posted: March 7, 2025 \. Lencia Kebede is now the first Black actor to play Elphaba full-time
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‘Wicked' Casts Lencia Kebede As Broadway's First Black Elphaba; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda
Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton, will join Wicked on Tuesday, March 4. She’ll play opposite Allie Trimm, who takes over as Glinda at the same time. Trimm was the ...
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Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pionering full-time Black Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.” ...
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‘Wicked’s Lencia Kebede Is Broadway's First Black Actor to Play Elphaba Full-Time
Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba Thropp full-time. Kebede takes over the role from ...