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Ensemble1704909160 said: "getatme said: "Keri Rene Fuller is just about the best Elphaba I've seen in years. Vocally absolutely thrilling and powerful, but her acting was more nuanced than I've seen in recent casts. Hope she does get to take over."

Keri is replacing Lencia and is leaving the standby role in a few weeks. Talia will be back to standby (and has scheduled shows the weekend of 2/7) while they rehearse the brand new standby.

I’m surprised Isaac Cole Powell hasn’t played Fiyero yet

https://youtu.be/m2QFbqSzFnw?si=O0DKoopSEdcmid0H

"Additional new principal casting will be announced in the coming weeks."

I wonder who they will get I am honestly hoping they bring back Kevin Chamberlin as the Wizard he was by far the best wizard Wicked has ever had but, maybe I am biased because I loved him as Bertram on Jessie. I hope Jordan Litz stays on he is the best Fiyero. 

I hope they get a good Morrible!

 

singer234 said: "She was sensational in that-a total, can't take your eyes off her, star. I literally left the show thinking to myself, "I hope her next job is Glinda on Broadway"."

This is her singing "For Good"

https://www.tiktok.com/@laura.ct23/video/7544833463111929110?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Ensemble1704909160 said: "getatme said: "Keri Rene Fuller is just about the best Elphaba I've seen in years. Vocally absolutely thrilling and powerful, but her acting was more nuanced than I've seen in recent casts. Hope she does get to take over."

Keri is replacing Lencia and is leaving the standby role in a few weeks. Talia will be back to standby (and has scheduled shows the weekend of 2/7) while they rehearse the brand new standby.

WldKingdomHM said: "If it was a standby taking over don’t they usally announce their break or final performance before they take over full time or am I dreaming ?"

Yeah usually, my bet is on Olivia Valli and Allison Bailey since they have come back to emergency cover recently. Could also see Christy Altomare potentially as Glinda.

Ke3 said: "Who remembers the Beyonce-Xtina rumors? God that would've been a killer soundtrack to a surely dull movie.

And yes, there is much debate about Egyptians and race but no way could you cast blonde hair blue eyed Egyptians today."

I think they would if they could get Ariana Grande opposite Cynthia Erivo but agree that in other cases they most likely would go with someone of Egyptian or Mixed descent such as Shereen Ahmed or Solea Pfeiffer

Talia Suskaur has also been doing a lot of Wicked events and press recently. Could they possibly be bringing her back?

QueenTwinnied said: "I wonder if Olivia Valli will be the new principal. She’s been the go-to emergency/vacation cover since leaving the tour a year or so ago.


Could also easily see Keri Renee Fuller getting bumped up. She’s sensational"

I would love for it to be Olivia Valli and Allison Bailey

That would honestly be perfect casting!

 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wicked-stars-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-reunite-broadway-1236066738/

Lencia Kebede officially confirmed her last performance is on March 1st on her Instagram Story. That means the New Elphaba and Glinda will likely start on March 3rd. 

Hope so!
 

Tim Rice Is Ready to Revive Aida - Playbill.com
https://playbill.com/article/my-life-in-the-theatre-tim-rice

Akitarent said: "I could be wrong, but I was told that their contracts are up in March."

Yes, that's correct! the last few cast changes have been announced in Mid to end of January and go in effect in the beginning of March 

Any ideas on who will replace Lencia and Allie? We are probably weeks away from a casting announcement. 

Hope they bring Laura Michelle Kelly back. I also think Kara Lindsay would make a great Mary Poppins. 

MB124 said: "abcd12 said: "MezzA101 said: "‘The Queen of Versailles’ Bombed on Broadway. What Went Wrong?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/theater/queen-versailles-broadway-closing.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-08.xWnZ.h2WSVsJd1M6Y&smid=nytcore-android-share"

Great! Even more blame placed on the audiences, now in print!"

LOL for real

Also, why is Chenoweth so adamant about not addressing her Charlie Kirk comments? She gave a non-response in that Frank Dilella “interview” with her fake crocodile tears, making herself the victim, and that’s it? Embarrassing."

She didn't say anything wrong. Why should she apologize? It's such a shame that the controversy over these comments was the reason this wonderful show closed. I saw it twice, once with Kristen and once with Sherie Rene Scott. I thought it was extremely funny and a great show.