Elphaba - Wikipedia
Elphaba Thropp (/ ˈɛlfəbə ˈθrɒp / ⓘ) is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Elphaba Thropp - Wicked Wiki
Elphaba Thropp, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is the main protagonist of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. She is a reimagining of the Wicked Witch of the …
Why Is Wicked's Elphaba Green, and What Does Her Name Mean? - NBC
Nov 27, 2024 · What does the name Elphaba mean? And why is the Wicked Witch of the West green? Gregory Maguire says it was a way to honor Wizard of Oz writer L. Frank Baum.
Look Back at All the Actresses Who Played Elphaba in
Oct 21, 2025 · The release of Wicked: For Good on November 21 marked Cynthia Erivo’s return to the powerhouse role of Elphaba. Erivo’s performance earned her a historic second consecutive Golden …
Wicked For Good: Cynthia Erivo on why she loves playing Elphaba
Nov 9, 2025 · The actress on performing the new song, her proudest moment (No Good Deed), why she gave Elphaba freckles
'Wicked' Fans Stunned After Finding Out What 'Elphaba ...
Fans of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked and followers of its new cinematic adaptation are rediscovering the intriguing world of Gregory Maguire’s creation, particularly the character Elphaba, …
Wicked author reveals what the name 'Elphaba' actually means
Dec 2, 2024 · Wicked fans are only just realising what name 'Elphaba' actually means. The name of actress Cynthia Erivo's character is super unique - something which has prompted fans of Wicked to …
Cynthia Erivo Reveals If Glinda Knows Elphaba Is Alive In ...
3 days ago · Cynthia Erivo gives a very definitive answer to the lingering question of if Glinda knows that Elphaba is alive at the end of Wicked: For Good.
Learn more about Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked character ...
Nov 15, 2024 · From the original Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz to the newest version of Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo, here's everything you need to know about the main character in …
Elphaba and Glinda's tragic last reunion wasn't in the Wicked ...
Nov 28, 2025 · Elphaba and Glinda have a heartbreaking reunion in the Wicked books, after the events of Wicked: For Good. I would get the tissues ready.