A hit musical, which debuted in October of 2003, is still capturing the attention, and ticket sales, of Broadway enthusiasts. Within the first 14 months of production, Wicked made back its entire investment - nearly unheard of for a Broadway production. Regardless of the number of new faces, on the set of Wicked, ticket sales are still through the roof - even five years later. The magical essence of this musical has spread through the performers and to each and every audience.



The magical essence of the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) and the Good Witch of the North (Glinda) captivates audiences in a way that is beyond magical. The story in itself is realistic to the point that audiences identify directly with different pieces. The story of Elphaba is one of much scrutiny, as she is not like the others that she is raised with.

Elphaba's experiences throughout the storyline are realistic and mold her into who she is by the end of the story. Spectators of this fascinating musical cannot help but reflect on their own personal roller coasters, and realize that they are who they are because of the ups and downs that life has brought their way.

Marcie Dodd had performed with the touring company and had a chance to perform in Los Angeles, but her true debut was on Broadway, cast as the leading role - Elphaba. Marcie Dodd is not alone in the new coming actors performing in Wicked. She is accompanied by many, including: Katie Adams, Sonshine Allen, Sarah Bolt, Sam J. Cahn, Todd Hanebrink, Lindsay Janisse, Chelsea Krombach, Lindsay K. Northern, Rhea Patterson, Eddi Pendergraft, Amanda Rose, Heather Spore, Charlie Sutton, Cy Tyson, Brian Wanee, Jonathan Warren, Katie Webber, Robin Wilner, and Samantha Zack.

Wicked is so magical, and not only to the audiences, but to the performers themselves. Many performers from the original cast have performed throughout the many venues where Wicked is being shown: Los Angeles, Chicago, Broadway, San Francisco, and even the touring production.

Eden Espinoza, who at one point was an understudy, is now playing the role of Elphaba in Los Angeles along with Carol Kane who is playing the role of Miss Morrible (Miss Morrible was the character that Carole Kane originally played when she was on Broadway). Annaleigh Ashford has resumed her role as Glinda, once played in Broadway and now in Chicago.

The number of new and familiar faces to Wicked is amazing - to say the least. Carol Kane, David Garrison, Lenny Wolpe, Jayne Houdyshell, and P.J. Benjamin are just a handful of familiar faces on the set. These are the performers who are so well known they break from big city productions in order to perform at regional productions.

This musical is capturing the hearts of many, and not only the audiences, but the performers too. Many of these performers are on stage 7 nights a week, and throughout multiple cities. Regardless, every show is performed as if it's the first production. The passion these actors portray is nothing short of magical.