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 | Fandom
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 …
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
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.
'Wicked' fans stunned after finding out what 'Elphaba' actually means
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, …
Seven Elphabas from ‘Wicked’ talk going green and defying gravity
Nov 21, 2024 · Idina Menzel and others open up about the pleasures and perils of playing Elphaba, the iconic “Wicked” character.
Cynthia Erivo explains why she won't play Elphaba anymore
22 hours ago · Cynthia Erivo has shared why she does not plan to reprise her role as Elphaba on Broadway following Wicked: For Good.During a recent appearance on The View, the 38-year-old …
Elphaba’s Name in 'Wicked' Has a Deeper Meaning That Ties ... - Collider
Nov 23, 2024 · Elphaba's name in Wicked has a deeper meaning that ties back to the author of The Wizard of Oz.
Learn more about Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked character | Out.com
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 …
Wicked author reveals what the name 'Elphaba' actually means - Tyla
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 …