Elphaba and Glida reversal — Page 3

"Galinda HAS to be caucasian! "


i dissagree...i saw a video on "that website" of where a radio host went backstage at Wicked...L.a. and one of the ensamble members was in the bubble dress, with the crown. She was a lighter color, but not caucasian, and i thought she looked beautiful in it.

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According to Kendra Kassebaum herself, she will be taking over the role of Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked. Youtube links are here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz66fzf28yg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4hfv0WxFI0
I am so excited that someone is actually making the switch from Glinda to Elphaba. I also think that Megan Hilty would have made a great Elphaba.

Kerry Ellis is a fantastic belter, but her voice is raw and powerful...totally not in Glinda's range.

I feel you're basing that assumption on the fact Kerry is beautiful and blonde, rather than anything else.

Shoshana Bean's range is very Glinda, however she likes to keep her sound raw and passionate - which wouldn't really go with the Glinda part. She's also doesn't have the Glinda 'look', she's very much an Elphaba through and through.

p.s We're not sure if we're actually getting Kendra at all, let alone in the role as Elphaba! Don't get your hopes up, I'm not.

(although I would like it a great deal...)

I've seen "Wicked" 15 times. I don't remember there being a character in it named Glida.

Jane Krakowski????? I don't see it (or hear it) for either role! Ok she has a great look for either role so maybe I do "see it" but her range is pretty limited isn't it???

Did someone in here mention Eden's Soprano range?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go46-P0WZwI