Lencia Kebede is honored to continue living out her soul’s purpose on the Gershwin stage as Elphaba in Wicked. As a proud first-generation Ethiopian-American, Lencia graduated from …

1 day ago · Producers recently announced the casting of newcomer Lencia Kebede as the first Black actor in the Tony Award-winning musical's 21-year run to play the role of Elphaba full …

3 days ago · Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actor to play Elphaba full-time in the Broadway musical Wicked; something that Cynthia Erivo wished for when she took on …

Wicked is getting a new Elphaba, and she’s about to make history: Lencia Kebede will be the first Black actress to assume the role full time in the Broadway company. Kebede, who recently …

Jan 22, 2025 · Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba Thropp full-time. Kebede …

6 days ago · Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of …

Jan 22, 2025 · Lencia Kebede will take over playing Elphaba on Broadway this spring, becoming the first Black actress to assume the role full time on Broadway.. Kebede, who most recently …

Jan 22, 2025 · Wicked has found its new witches!. Hot on the heels of the mega-hit screen adaptation, Wicked will welcome new witches to Oz, with a historic first. On March 4, Lencia …

Jan 22, 2025 · Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm will be the newest stars of Wicked on Broadway, respectively stepping into the roles of Elphaba and Glinda starting March 4 at the Gershwin …

Jan 22, 2025 · Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actress to play Elphaba in Broadway’s Wicked full-time. She will be joined by Allie Trimm, who is the new Glinda. Kedebe …