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What is the name of the actress who first played Nessarose?

Michelle Federer. Michelle Federer has also been in "A Man of No Importance" as understudy for Adele and guest starred on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "All My Children".

Chris Fitzgerald played Dr. Dillamond.

False. Chris Fitzgerald played Boq in the original Broadway cast.

In the "Wicked" workshop, who played Elphaba before Idina came into the picture?

Stephanie J. Block. Stephanie J. Block originated the role of Elphaba, but the creators decided they wanted a "name" to sell more tickets. This proved to be very successful, seeing as "Wicked" has been such a hit and has made Idina Menzel a very famous Broadway performer.

Who played Nessarose, then Elphaba, and then moved to the musical "Brooklyn" to play the title character?

Eden Espinosa. Eden Espinosa first played Elphaba's little sister Nessa, then played Elphaba herself. This role helped her get the lead role in "Brooklyn: The Musical" and helped show off her amazing voice.

When was Shoshana Bean's first official show as Elphaba?

January 11, 2005. Although Shoshana had been in the show before as an understudy, her first official show was on the 11th.

Idina Menzel got married in 2003 to the actor who played what character for a short time?

Fiyero. Idina and Taye Diggs met while both originated the roles of Maureen and Benny respectively in "Rent", and got married in 2003.

Who played the original Madame Morrible?

Carole Shelley. Carole Shelley played the evil character Madame Morrible, and plays the same character in the "Wicked" Tour.

One of the actresses who played Glinda is nicknamed JLT. What does this stand for?

Jennifer Laura Thompson. Jennifer Laura Thompson was also in "Urinetown", and played Glinda alongside Idina many times, along with Shoshana Bean.

What has Shoshana Bean said her dream role is?

Fanny Brice, "Funny Girl". Shoshana's singing role models are Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand, which explains why she'd want to perform the role that Barbra originated.

The character Boq and the Tinman are one and the same.

True. In the beginning of the musical, Boq is a munchkin who is in love with Galinda. When Nessarose becomes mad at him, she tries to read the spellbook but ends up shrinking Boq's heart. To stop his pain, Elphaba turns him into the Tinman where he doesn't need a heart.