Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. Each of your characters has an arc, as does the relationship between your characters. ", With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical of the decade," and by Time Magazine as "a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage." Today's subject Lissa DeGuzman is currently living her theatre life on tour as the belting green faced witch Elphaba in Wicked. The show runs through January 22nd in the Opera House at Kennedy Center. Lissa's Broadway credits include having an ape as a scene partner in King Kong and as a swing (VERY IMPORTANT JOB!!) in Disney's Aladdin. Tickets available at: https://tinyurl.com/53szh5tk. Lissa is excited to connect with fans and theater lovers to share stories and experiences! 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. Footage of opening night of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's, Fiddler on the Roof, at The Muny in St. Louis, MO, featuring a previously unheard song by the show's composers! Nominated for Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Astaire, Rivera and Lortel awards, John headlined four sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and performed as a soloist with the NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center. Follow. "Jennafer is very recognizable, but I can walk right past them because no one recognizes me," deGuzman said, laughing. King Kong. as Jasmine (Understudy - Replacement) Sep 28, 2021 - Feb 27, 2022. Self: The Queen Family Singalong. He has guest-starred on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Good Wife," "Law & Order," and is featured in the film Mapplethorpe. When Wickedcame out in 2003, it really struck people because it was still unusual to see this big Broadway musical with a relationship between two women at the center. 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.'. I suggest everyone try it; its very humbling. The hit Broadway musical Wicked is officially coming to the big screen! Jennafer: I saw it in 2004 on Broadway Id guess in August. Group Sales Terms | See who's joining previously announced stars Montego Glover, Stephanie J. | The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. I am heartbroken in this scene!. Logan Culwell-Block Theyre screaming! Her first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday February 14. They were then joined by Michael James Scott as the Genie, who led the cast into Times Square to perform 'Friend Like Me'. 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. It's very interactive, equally as fun for the artists as the audience.". February 22, 2023, By | This experience can be personal and one-on-one, or upgraded to include up to 10 friends and family. Lissa deGuzman enjoys being green. But, while audiences can't go to the artists, the artists are finding ways to use technology to bring the arts to theiraudiences. 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. 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. as Satine. It felt very different. Jasmine comes from royalty and has a kingdom to look forward to inheriting. | Wednesday night's performance featured Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba and Jackie Raye in the role of Glinda. 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. The Ain't Too Proud and Devil Wears Prada star will be the U.S. tour's new Fiyero beginning in February. Wicked has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide and has amassed over $5 billion in global sales. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Logan Culwell-Block October 25, 2022, By The national tour of the long-running Broadway musical is currently playing Philadelphia's Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Youre just one click away from getting a personalized video shoutout from a Broadway star! November 1, 2022, By December 15, 2022, By A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you. Wicked is back in Chicago. Do you ever surprise each other? Margaret Hall Lizza: Theyre listening intensely and picking up every moment. Andrew Gans, "It was kind of amazing because, you know, in this time, theater is not happening, for safety (reasons), so it's nice to have the opportunity to do what I love," deGuzman said. Kit Bix is a writer, educator, theatre artist, and producer in the Twin Cities. I think I saw Idina Menzel, but I think Kristin Chenoweth had already leftso I think I saw Jennifer Laura Thompson, who I just love. February 14, 2023, By The Olivier-winning production originated at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Screenshots are encouraged to remember and share the experience with others. Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you! | Disclamer: Alex Lee (Australian comedian) net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination soc Talaura Harms Before entering the Nederlander Theatre, someone within the organization was handing out green I've Seen Wicked (fill in the blank) Times! "It's really important to get that kind of connectivity through virtual platforms, and this is even more intimate and more communal (than in person). Andrew Gans, This show is incredibly vocally challenging its almost like an opera which songs do you are your favorites? "It's not just the pain around not being able to earn the income from your eight performances on Broadway a week, but also that fundamentalneed to share your art," she said. We are really trying to show that our organization is about art for all. She appeared on the US tour of Aladdin, as well as in The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. Because you are enough for it. Leah Putnam | We celebrate all the history, the music, the struggle, the journey, the beauty, the joy everything that is Blackness. Get a first look at McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in WICKED on Broadway! WebView Lissa Deguzman's record in Milwaukee, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. Since opening on Broadway October 30, 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries. | On tour, he most recently played Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! Each year, League members bring Broadway to more than 30 million people in New York and more than 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada. You know, we came back and in every new city, we realize that for those people in that theater, this may be their first live theater experience since the shutdown. Youll be my lifeboat. February 21, 2023, By His film and television credits include She Hate Me, 25th Hour, One Fine Day, "Billions," "Bull," "Blue Bloods," "The Affair," "Fosse/Verdon," "Ugly Betty," "Dr. Death" and "The Following." Follies (Sep 12, 2011 - Jan 22, 2012) Swing: Mathew deGuzman. Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors. Jessica Ransom, Diane Keen, and Neil McDermott will lead the play about one woman's mission to be the perfect 1950s housewife. There have been no chances for touring musicals or opera concerts with everyone forced to stay home in this public health crisis. On tour, he recently played Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! She has also toured in Irving Berlin's White Christmas and appeared Off-Broadway in The Fantasticks at the Jerry Orbach Theatre, Heartbreak House at Theatre Row and Pacific Overtures at Classic Stage Company. WebJoan Marcus. Standard Ticket Terms | Logan Culwell-Block Jake Pedersen (Boq) most recently toured in the National Tour of Escape to Margaritaville. The tour of the recent Broadway revival launches February 18 in Buffalo. READ: 11 Elphabas Reflect on Playing Broadway's Not-So-Wicked Witch. Leah Putnam Lizza:For sure, in the best way. Thepandemic forced them to pivot. WebLissa deGuzman, born and raised in Wauwatosa, WI, graduated from Belmont University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. How Well Do You Know the Elphabas of Broadway? If you care to find her, look to the western sky! Fast-forward to the day when her agent called to tell her she was going to play Elphaba on tour: I was completely alone in my apartment, and I remember throwing my head down and I just started sobbing, deGuzman said. 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. "I remind myself every night that this may be the first time someone seeing this show. Michael wrote She Hate Me (w/Spike Lee), Hallelujah and Talk to Me, which received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture. But when the pandemic hit, deGuzman suddenly found herself out of work. Youll have the unique opportunity to ask them about getting started, hear fun backstage stories, learn about their career highlights, and ask them anything about the industry. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. Leah Putnam, IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. January 11, 2023, By The non-Equity tour, which launched earlier this month in Utica, New York, currently plays Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. What do you like about it, and what are the particular challenges? Michael Genet, Kimberly Immanuel and Jake Pedersen will join the company as Doctor Dillamond, Nessarose and Boq, respectively. As actors, how do you balance the arcs? Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.The Joe Mantello-helmed production features musical staging by Wayne Cilento, scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola, projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, wig and hair design by Tom Watson, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. | Wicked on Broadway star Brittney Johnson appeared as the bartender on last night's episode of Watch What Happens Live. Logan Culwell-Block "It fed my dream of wanting to sing, act and dance, so making the cast really became my ultimate dream. Sign up here to receive exclusive updates and offers! Are you ever surprised by each other? Jennafer: Its just like diving in: Here we go! | To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Were sharing that with them, even if theyre not screaming, laughing, or crying. IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. "I used to sing it all the time and listen to it in every car ride," she said with a laugh. Justin Collette, Britney Coleman, and Will Burton will lead the North American tour later this year. A Christmas Story The Musical (Nov 19, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012) Swing: Mathew deGuzman. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Get a first look at the studio cast recording the track here! Sep 28, 2021 - Feb 27, 2022. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. 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. WebLissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of Wicked. Wickedis both the story of a friendship as well as the story of Elphaba and of Glindas respective growth and development as individuals. Join Facebook to connect with Lissa Deguzman and others you may know. The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is set to play over 45 cities during the 2022-23 season. Margaret Hall By | | I dont know what else they look forbut I hit the jackpot with [being paired with] Lizza. October 8, 2022, By Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Elphaba and Jasmine have a few similarities and many differences, according to deGuzman. Previous Wicked Orpheum Theater Minneapolis MN July 30th 2022. Find out where the Sondheim revival is headed when it launches later this year. "It's a really cool experience you just can't imagine until it's actually happening. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars Atlantic Records has released the single from the musical penned by Morissette and Diablo Cody. Logan Culwell-Block "My director at the time sat me down and he said, 'You actually have the ability to do this,'" deGuzman said. Jennafer Newberry as Glinda and Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked. 800.343.3103 Reach The Hippodrome Theatre by Phone, Vision & Values | Well, heres an open invitation to see the glory that is being POC. Sing for Hope, a New York City-based nonprofit organization hopes to connect artists and audiences through its new online program,Open Arts. | He played US Attorney General Hank Nolan on CBS' "Madam Secretary" and spent four seasons as Bruce on "Gossip Girl." Directed by Joe Mantello, musical staging (choreography) by Wayne Cilento and a stunning set by Eugene Lee along with the lighting by Kenneth Posner once again transports the audience back to Oz and the audience still loves it. The Arts Readers Kit Bix spoke with Newberry and deGuzman about playing these iconic roles. Opened November 08, 2018. as Ensemble Jennafer: I grew up with the soundtrack, so I think vocally my performance is paying homage to what I heard Kristin Chenoweth do vocally. That's what's cool about Sing for Hope and (Open Arts). IMPORTANT: This is an educational experience. "One hundred percent of our donations go to supporting artists.". October 11, 2022, By The Acting Company production is currently in preview presentations ahead of a New York premiere at New Victory Theatre. John Bolton will play the role of The Wizard. Join the 2023/2024 Season Subscription Waitlist. This is the second time deGuzman has been to Columbus with the national Broadway Series. Welcome to 1013 Music Reviews, your new home for concert and event reviews. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Gavin Creel. Photo by Joan Marcus. "These people count on those visits and that connectivity.". So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. November 28, 2022, By Lissa deGuzman has played Elphaba on the national tour for nine months. February 8, 2023, By There are things going on every day.". The listening to each other really helped with that process. Johnson appeared alongside Real Housewives of Miami Marysol Patton and Alexia Nepola on the Andy Cohen-hosted episode. Whats involved in the process of really making these characters your own? Musical Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. It feels amazing to have that ultimate dream come true. January 27, 2023, By March 15th, 2022 | By Lindsey Sullivan. Margaret Hall Photo by Joan Marcus. That helped with our chemistry and it helped us build the story together. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen. Lizza: Thats a really good question I love that! Lizza: Whats really nice about touring is that our company grows really close. Winning more than 100 international awards including three Tony Awards and a Grammy Award, WICKED has managed to cast its spell on more than 60 million people across the globe for nearly two decades, and is still going strong today. The last time was in 2018 when the Belmont University graduate was playing Jasmine in the show, ALADDIN. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Lizza, your show bio states that youre thrilled to be living out your childhood dream. Was this a childhood dream of being in this show in particular, or more generally a dream of performing in Broadway musicals? | Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors. | 2023 www.jsonline.com. The night we saw her, she was unfortunately slightly underwhelming in the first act; her vocal levels were below Glindas. | After previously being the understudy for the role on Wicked's national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway! Do you ever have an audience that is just not laughing at all, not getting any of the funny parts? Manage Settings DeGuzman and Newberry will present composer Stephen Schwartz's spin on the Wizard of Oz. "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. You learn about yourself. Logan Culwell-Block Jennafer: Yeah, I think the really important thing also is that every night, when Im onstage, I know that Lizza is listening to me and Im listening to her. January 13, 2023, By DeGuzman found her love for musical theater when she was attending Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee. Assistant Dance Captain: Mathew deGuzman. 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. But they do keep in mind the vibes that both women have. | All rights reserved. Singer, Dancer, Actress, now "Disney Princess" Lissa deGuzman to play "Jasmine" in ALADDIN at Shea's. "If you were to buckle down and train and really do the work, you could pursue this as a career. Theplatform hosts daily virtual performances by musicians, movement artists and many more. Sign up for reopening news, announcements, and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I Newberry is usually mobbed by autograph seekers and well-wishers while deGuzman becomes invisible once she scrapes off her green make-up. Movies. Lissa de Guzman, Jennafer Newberry, and John Bolton. Andrew Gans Sasha Hutchings and Sean Grandillo sing "People Will Say We're In Love" and the rest of the cast appear in a sketch introducing Mila Kunis! "The first time I got greened, I said, 'I think I am definitely more beautiful green than in real life,'" deGuzman said. Meet-and-greets are the Broadway Plus signature experience, and no one does them better! Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skinsmart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Heres your chance to join a Broadway artist in their private virtual coaching studio for a personalized, one-on-one lesson! WebSee also. I try not to go out in public still wearing green makeup. Check out photos and a video clip now! Leah Putnam Lizza:Touring is almost a lifestyle. The Rupert Holmes play begins a sold-out engagement at Florida's Delray Beach Playhouse February 15. | The production will kick off its travels at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Written by and starring the Mohegan theatre artist, Where We Belong will soon begin an Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater. WebJennafer Newberry and Lissa deGuzman as Glinda and Elphaba from the National Tour of Wicked Credit: Courtesy of Joan Marcus. October 14, 2022, By Costume designer Susan Hilferty gives an up-close look at her Tony Award-winning costume designs for the Broadway hit Wicked. The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Ozbut from a different angle. 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. Jennafer:It changes all the time. Ensemble - Replacement. Since opening in 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland and China) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese. NBC Nightly News calls the hit musical "the most successful Broadway show ever.". Andrew Gans, Our 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. December 6, 2022, By 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? 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. When you enter the rehearsal room, you re-learn the songs, or you learn them from the ground up. His Broadway creditsincludeAnastasia, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames at Sea, Curtains, Monty Pythons Spamalot, Contact, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Damn Yankees. Chaos erupts. Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED, photo by Joan Marcus 0145r-2. 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 | ", That was when deGuzman set her heart on reaching the Broadway stage. February 13, 2023, By Omaha Performing Arts' 2022-2023 Broadway season will feature seven hit musical shows. 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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