Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Lizza: Whats really nice about touring is that our company grows really close. Additionally, WICKED will perform matinees at 1 p.m. May 22, May 29, and June 5; 2 p.m. May 19, 21, 28, and June 4; and 6:30 p.m. May 22, May 29, and June 5. "Not only do you get to watch an artist do their thing, but you get to interact with them," deGuzman said. Talaura Harms Lissa de Guzman, Jennafer Newberry, and John Bolton, READ: 11 Elphabas Reflect on Playing Broadway's Not-So-, Check Out Photos of Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, and More at the 2021 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. Performing has always been a dream; to play Elphaba was always a secret dream that I held very close to my heart for a very long time. Leah Putnam, | Ensemble - Replacement. The production is currently scheduled to visit nine venues across the country. "I remind myself every night that this may be the first time someone seeing this show. Wickedruns through August 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, MN. "The energy that you share with the audience is life-giving.". Margaret Hall When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world decides to call one 'good' and the other one 'wicked.'. November 17, 2022, By Schele Williams is directing the revival, which will launch a national tour before returning to the Main Stem. | Written by and starring the Mohegan theatre artist, Where We Belong will soon begin an Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater. Elphaba isn't "set up for success," and is considered an outsider, deGuzman said. In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. February 22, 2023, By We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. She made her Lizza: Its definitely a process But there comes where you need to stop listening to the soundtrack and stop listening to others. Sam Scalamoni directs the production based on the 2003 film. She remembers hearing Schwartz's score to WICKED and memorizing every song in the show. The Acting Company production is currently in preview presentations ahead of a New York premiere at New Victory Theatre. You both really put your stamp on these roles, and as a result, we are able to John Bolton will play the role of The Wizard. | 1013 Music Reviews. https://t.co/n6xs5tQgOQ" "My director at the time sat me down and he said, 'You actually have the ability to do this,'" deGuzman said. "When everything happened, and when the phone calls were coming in saying that we can't come in (person) anymore, that was our first thought," Yunus said. October 27, 2022, By November 28, 2022, By The Broadway production currently running at Hayes Theater is led by Amir Arison and Faran Tahir. On Broadway, John has had leading roles in Anastasia, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames at Sea, Curtains, Monty Python's Spamalot, Contact, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and a featured role in Damn Yankees. WebWicked. That's what's cool about Sing for Hope and (Open Arts). Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. Elphaba and Jasmine have a few similarities and many differences, according to deGuzman. January 25, 2023, By Lissa deGuzman, who is new to the world of Wicked , will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong Helena Middleton and Jesse James co-direct the stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's stories. Laser welding is employed for increased overall rigidity. But I truly would name every song in the show . Bliss is releasing songs from the show on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your music. Lizza: Its a hard questionMy favorite song is Popular! because I just get and sit there and watch. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Do you have to filter out previous Elphabas and Glindas, the Idinas and the Kristins and all the others, when youre creating your version? The numbers I saw ranged from 0 to 21. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. "It's mainly about this unique friendship between two people who are so different, but once they get to know each other, there's such a bond that can't be broken. Regionally, she appeared in Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Fidler on the Roof at The Muny, Chasing Rainbows at Goodspeed Opera House, and West Side Story and Les Misrables at Studio Tenn. Lissa attended Belmont University where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. But then, obviously I love Popular and I love Thank Goodness. I can sit here and just tell you every song because I think that with Steven Schwartz, you cant go wrong. October 18, 2022, By All the time. October 12, 2022, By Logan Culwell-Block The tour launched in September 2022 in Irving, Texas. But when the pandemic hit, deGuzman suddenly found herself out of work. The record-breaking gift was made possible via Red Bucket fundraising campaigns led by Broadway, Off-Broadway, and national touring shows. November 5, 2022, By Tony Award-nominee John Dossett will take over the role of The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, last seen on Broadway in Girl from the North Country, will assume the role of Nessarose, and William Youmans, the original Dr. Dillamond, will reprise his role and return to the halls of Shiz University. Thats why the shutdown was us so hard. Lissa deGuzman, who is new to the world of Wicked, will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disney's Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. Youre just one click away from getting a personalized video shoutout from a Broadway star! Michael Wiltbank IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. February 16, 2023, By Previous Wicked Orpheum Theater Minneapolis MN July 30th 2022. March 15th, 2022 | By Lindsey Sullivan. A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. The Ain't Too Proud and Devil Wears Prada star will be the U.S. tour's new Fiyero beginning in February. Lizza: Theres another layer of thatthere moments in my songs when I can hear Jennafer offstage listening and cheering at the end, and Jennafer can hear me cheering during her songs. October 24, 2022, By Andrew Gans Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. And as we do the show multiple times, were constantly finding those dimensions you were talking about. They join a cast which currently includes Lisa Howard as Madame Morrible, Jordan Litz as Fiyero, with Natalia Vivino, Alexia Acebo, Travante S. Baker, Anthony Lee Bryant, Nick Burrage, Jordan Casanova, Matt Densky, Marie Eife, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Sara Gonzales, Chelsea Cree Groen, Kelly Lafarga, Marina Lazzaretto, Megan Loomis, Ryan Mac, Alida Michal, Alicia Newcom, David Scott Purdy, Jackie Raye, Rebecca Gans Reavis, Andy Richardson, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Wayne Schroder, Paul Schwensen, Ben Susak and Justin Wirick. Manage Settings (Ive never done that, anyway.) ", That was when deGuzman set her heart on reaching the Broadway stage. Leah Putnam "The first time I got greened, I said, 'I think I am definitely more beautiful green than in real life,'" deGuzman said. The pandemic has meant a complete change in the way of life for many people and performing artists are no exception. Photo by Joan Marcus. Lizza: Both. at New York City Center, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. | There's always a learning curve every time you arrive in a new city. January 27, 2023, By We have to sort of change it, feel it out, and figure out what works for them. | Lizza: I remember my first exposure to it: my brother went to see it on Broadway, and he brought home this soundtrack and told me to listen to it and to listen to Defying Gravity. I remember hearing it for the first time more than seeing it for the first timeand listening to it non-stop, and thinking, I need to learn how to do this someday.. King Kong. The touring production launches in Schenectady. What do you like about it, and what are the particular challenges? Other credits include King Kong on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of Disneys Logan Culwell-Block Get a first look at McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in WICKED on Broadway! Miguel Cervantes Reveals the 'Addition' to His. Sep 28, 2021 - Feb 27, 2022. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. | So you get to sort of really find your voice and your own way to say the lines, and so you get to make it your own. November 2, 2022, By Sing for Hope has largely focused on bringing arts to senior citizens, especially those living in long-term care facilities, but both Yunus and Zamora emphasized that the performances are open to everyone. Originally from Wauwatosa, Wisc., deGuzman studied music and theater at Belmont University in Nashville before making her way to New York. Pictured here is the touring company underneath the Orpheum Theatre marquee in Minneapolis. January 10, 2023, By After previously being the understudy for the role on Wicked's national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. | The Broadway sensation Wicked will welcome new cast members to the National Tour beginning performances Tuesday, March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, WA. Leah Putnam WICKED is scheduled to run at the Ohio Theatre (37 E. State Street in downtown Columbus) with 7:30 shows May 18-19, May 24-26, and May 31-June 2 and 8 p.m. shows May 20-21, May 27-28, and June 3-4. Are you ever surprised by each other? "The other day we had this kind person at the stage door talking to us about how she lost her brother recently and how seeing the show was sort of therapeutic. Leah Putnam Jennafer: I grew up with the soundtrack, so I think vocally my performance is paying homage to what I heard Kristin Chenoweth do vocally. L issa deGuzman, who is new to the world of Wicked , will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disney's Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. Whats so interesting is that I got to play in the ensemble which was super amazing and then, when I got to join the cast as Glinda, I got to build this bond with Lizza. However, deGuzman's makeup artist likes to take her time, applying dabs of dark green here and there with flecks of purple to add depth and texture. Musical Performances are Feb 24-25 at the UpFront Performance Space 503 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH. Lissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of, on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of. | So Im really lucky in that we can do this together. Andrew Gans, Andrew Gans COVID-19 Cancellation Terms |, March 15th, 2022 | By Lindsey Sullivan. Logan Culwell-Block Were sharing that with them, even if theyre not screaming, laughing, or crying. "It's a really cool experience you just can't imagine until it's actually happening. Read our critic's review. Lizza:But its nice seeing Minneapolis in the summer, as opposed to the winter. "We are donor supported, and we are super fortunate we have fantastic stakeholders who support our work," Zamora said. The musical, which tells the backstory of Oz through the eyes of the wicked Witch of the West, begins a 23-show run at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus) on May 18. Im with you. I dont know what else they look forbut I hit the jackpot with [being paired with] Lizza. Talaura Harms | Book for a special occasion, or make it a regular commitment, and youll be joining them on stage before you know it! How Well Do You Know the Elphabas of Broadway? | Being green is something deGuzman has always dreamed of since she was in second grade. Follow Sahi on Twitter @spjourno. The power of optimism really can save the world! ", "Anyone can come and see these shows and these cabarets that artists are putting on," deGuzman said. Sahi Padmanabhan can be reached at (262) 259-9603 or spadmanabhan@jrn.com. WebJennafer Newberry and Lissa deGuzman as Glinda and Elphaba from the National Tour of Wicked Credit: Courtesy of Joan Marcus. (That would have been right after the Tony Awards.) Some nights Lissa deGuzman (who plays Elphaba in the national tour of WICKED) and Jennafer Newberry (who plays Glinda) walk out of a theater together and run into a throng of fans of the 2003 musical. Newberry is usually mobbed by autograph seekers and well-wishers while deGuzman becomes invisible once she scrapes off her green make-up. Peter Hall. They join a cast which currently includes Lisa Howard as Madame Morrible, Jordan Litz as Fiyero, with Natalia Vivino, Alexia Acebo, Travante S. Baker, Anthony Lee Bryant, Nick Burrage, Jordan Casanova, Matt Densky, Marie Eife, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Sara Gonzales, Chelsea Cree Groen, Kelly Lafarga, Marina Lazzaretto, Megan Loomis, Ryan Mac, Alida Michal, Alicia Newcom, David Scott Purdy, Jackie Raye, Rebecca Gans Reavis, Andy Richardson, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Wayne Schroder, Paul Schwensen, Ben Susak and Justin Wirick. Lissa deGuzman & Jennafer Newberry (Photos c/o Aleman PR) The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center The Rupert Holmes play begins a sold-out engagement at Florida's Delray Beach Playhouse February 15. Jennafer received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Casting Directors Tell All. In honor and celebration of Nick's memory, over 150 of his friends, colleagues, and family from all over the world came together to sing the song that will keep Nick in our hearts forever 'One of the Great Ones' fromA Bronx Tale. Recent credits include Disney's Freaky Friday at La Jolla Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse and The Alley Theatre, and Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney World. Isabella Esler, Justin Collette, Britney Coleman, and Will Burton star in the North American tour, which began December 1. Joan Marcus. How do you do justice to the story of your individual characters development, and, at the same time, keep the relationship between them, which has a life of its own, at the center? as Satine. After previously being the understudy for the role on Wickeds national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. The last time was in 2018 when the Belmont University graduate was playing Jasmine in the show, ALADDIN. with a Broadway star! Wickedis both the story of a friendship as well as the story of Elphaba and of Glindas respective growth and development as individuals. On tour, he recently played Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! The Broadway alum will make his company debut in Texas next month. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. I think its a balance. Lissa deGuzman has played Elphaba on the national tour for nine months. Michael Wiltbank "I was getting ready to leave for work (when I found out I landed the role). Please prepare a list of at least 10 questions in advance of the session. 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. Heather Gershonowitz "It's become a joke between she and I. I'm not very recognizable because everyone saw me (in green makeup) on stage.". "I really love working with people, and the aspect of an entire company coming together to create a show is so electric and so amazing," deGuzman said. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. | | but there are challenges. | Jennafer:It changes all the time. The honors will be given out at an in-person gala in California in March 2023. The new agreement raises actors' wages, expands paid sick leave, and more. It helps to kind of put yourself in the shoes, to live in the shoes, of this other woman and find out what makes her tick. The trust that weve been given within the direction has been paramount to our finding our stamp. Logan Culwell-Block Its an amazing challenge to live out of two suitcases. Follow. John Bolton (The Wizard) is also new to the Wicked family. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Then, she went to Seattleto be in the cast of the musical "Bliss.". Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. Web19.1k Followers, 1,676 Following, 405 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lissa deGuzman (@lissadeguz) lissadeguz. Jennafer: Its just like diving in: Here we go! Check Out Photos Inside the Broadway Return of Wicked, John Cardoza to Join Cast of North American Tour of, Photos: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Visit the National Tour of, Updates on Current and Upcoming National Tours, Broadway Cares Donates $2.8 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs Nationwide, 1st Cities Revealed for North American Tour of Marianne Elliott's Tony-Winning Gender-Swapped, Michael Andreaus, E. 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