Jessie Davidson transforms into the iconic character Elphaba from the Broadway hit "Wicked" every night, using green ...

Elphaba draws on the strength of her lived experiences and values to take on the mantle of the Wicked Witch, and we see this through how Erivo uses her hands, worries her rings, flashes her fierce ...

For as intentionally different as Elphaba and Glinda (Ariana Grande) look throughout “Wicked,” Hannon’s work is one of the sly ways they’re visually drawn together. The Shiz student who ...

When Cynthia Erivo signed on to play Elphaba in Universal’s big-screen adaptation of “Wicked,” she knew one thing: she wanted to be green. But Erivo wanted to actually be green, not have the ...

Elphaba, played by Lauren Samuels, is one of the most iconic characters in any musical. So, getting her makeup correct is a big task for the cast and crew.

The friendship between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's characters is put to the test in the sequel, hitting theaters on Nov. 21.

The national tour of “Wicked” has landed in San Diego. Join us backstage to meet the actor bringing Elphaba to life and discover what it takes to embody the iconic green witch.

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Speaking to Variety, Wicked’s makeup, hair, and prosthetic designer, Frances Hannon, said of Elphaba: “The green never changed, but the strength of her lips, her eyes, and the nails do.

‘Wicked’ makeup artist praises the film for using real sets — unlike Marvel By Eric Todisco Published Nov. 22, 2024, 11:14 a.m. ET ...