Copyright 1991-2023 Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Other credits include King Kong on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of Disneys Written by and starring the Mohegan theatre artist, Where We Belong will soon begin an Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater. These artists joinLisa Howard as Madame Morrible andJordan 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. He played US Attorney General Hank Nolan on CBS' "Madam Secretary" and spent four seasons as Bruce on "Gossip Girl." | You tend to get weird looks from people not familiar with the show, but you have to embrace it.". This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. The queens of the musical's 'Aragon' North American tour will star, including Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Olivia Donalson, and more. 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. Applying the green makeup or the "greening" process can be as quick as seven minutes. as Jasmine (Understudy - Replacement) Sep 28, 2021 - Feb 27, 2022. Antisemitic Protestors Chant At Audience Outside First Preview Of PARADE, Cooper, Esparza, and More Will Lead OLIVER! WebKing Kong (Nov 08, 2018 - Aug 18, 2019) Performer: Lissa deGuzman. I Pictured here is the touring company underneath the Orpheum Theatre marquee in Minneapolis. Verified. Other credits include King Kong on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of Disneys Aladdin. Whats involved in the process of really making these characters your own? | Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you! at New York City Center, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! | Bliss is releasing songs from the show on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your music. 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. Youre just one click away from getting a personalized video shoutout from a Broadway star! Costume designer Susan Hilferty gives an up-close look at her Tony Award-winning costume designs for the Broadway hit Wicked. WebLissa deGuzman, born and raised in Wauwatosa, WI, graduated from Belmont University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Schele Williams will direct an all-new revival to play a national tour ahead of a limited engagement on the Main Stem in spring 2024. Lizza: Thats a really good question I love that! Check out photos here! 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.'. "The energy that you share with the audience is life-giving.". | 1,250 Likes, 17 Comments - Lissa deGuzman (@lissadeguz) on Instagram: you never forget your first 2.5.23 was an emotional day. Each setting is different so different jokes will land in certain cities and some jokes wont land. The non-Equity tour, which launched earlier this month in Utica, New York, currently plays Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. October 21, 2022, By Wickedruns through August 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, MN. DSHA is highly intentional about the life-long impact of the all-girls, Catholic, college-preparatory educational experience a mission rooted in 130 years of making known the goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ. Like Liz said, I feel every night, Oh, she would be heartbroken. Privacy Policy | For Wauwatosa native and musical theateractress Lissa deGuzman, this means getting back to the work she loves. Im also really fortunate because my husband and my dog travel with me. When it closes, the touring production of the Tony-winning musical will have played 104 engagements. 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. Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED, photo by Joan Marcus 0145r-2. ", That was when deGuzman set her heart on reaching the Broadway stage. Are you ever surprised by each other? For those who are Wicked devotees, Lissa joins a group of extremely talented women in a role that has joined the ranks of being iconic. Being in the company of Jessica Vosk (DC's last Elphaba) Dee Roscioli, Stephanie J. Block, and of course, Idina Menzel is something not to be taken lightly. "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 Casting is by the Telsey Office.The musical, which reopened on Broadway September 14, 2021, following the pandemic shutdown, is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone. Gates open at 6 pm. Michael Wiltbank 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? , August 8, 2018. Whats so interesting is that I got to play in the ensemble which was super amazing and then, when I got to join the cast as Glinda, I got to build this bond with Lizza. That helped with our chemistry and it helped us build the story together. Liberty Union Musical Theater (3/17-3/19), Pickerington Community Theatre (3/17-3/26), Photos: First Look at Sermontee Brown's THE CELEBRATION OF BLACKNESS, Columbus Symphony Announces 2023 PICNIC WITH THE POPS Lineup, Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. Lissa de Guzman, Jennafer Newberry, and John Bolton. January 10, 2023, By October 18, 2022, By | https://t.co/n6xs5tQgOQ" "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. When we were first rehearsing together and crafting our own [version of this] show, we were able to watch each others character development, which I think influenced how we [eventually] come together and grow apart in the show. She said she cried through the final song 'For Good,' because that was their song. I am heartbroken in this scene!. December 15, 2022, By January 11, 2023, By "These people count on those visits and that connectivity.". December 1, 2022, By Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Chaos erupts. DeGuzman certainly rose to the challenge of Defying Gravity, though, as one would hope, and delivered a solid and gripping second act. Lizza: Its a hard questionMy favorite song is Popular! because I just get and sit there and watch. Newberry is usually mobbed by autograph seekers and well-wishers while deGuzman becomes invisible once she scrapes off her green make-up. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Jennafer: I will visit at least 30 cities across the US and Im flabbergasted by that, because I can look back on it and I can remember each house, each backstage, and each dressing room and Im like wow! | There are things going on every day.". 2023 www.jsonline.com. Jennafer:To my knowledge, hey dont audition people together. 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. Originally written by Nol Coward, the play follows the love affair between a married doctor and a suburban housewife. "When everything happened, and when the phone calls were coming in saying that we can't come in (person) anymore, that was our first thought," Yunus said. Jennafer Newberry is thrilled to be back in Oz as Glinda after previously being the understudy for the role in the National Tour of Wicked. But when the pandemic hit, deGuzman suddenly found herself out of work. 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.. "SoI get to talk to the audience and answer their questions. There's always a learning curve every time you arrive in a new city. The resulting video was featured during the streaming of the memorial. Her first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday February 14. NBC Nightly News calls the hit musical "the most successful Broadway show ever.". October 14, 2022, By It felt very different. October 27, 2022, By King Kong. Leah Putnam A host of actors join the national tour of the international hit musical, now in Spokane. | February 13, 2023, By It could be very easy for someone to say, Well, I always did it this way, but Im just really grateful that we have that. | Theyre screaming! This experience can be personal and one-on-one, or upgraded to include up to 10 friends and family. Thats why the shutdown was us so hard. December 6, 2022, By Jessica Ransom, Diane Keen, and Neil McDermott will lead the play about one woman's mission to be the perfect 1950s housewife. All the time. Terms of Use | February 14, 2023, By Leah Putnam | "If you were to buckle down and train and really do the work, you could pursue this as a career. The Broadway megamusicalWicked is playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis through August 28. | Lissa deGuzman, Jennafer Newberry & More to Join Wicked National Tour. "One hundred percent of our donations go to supporting artists.". Leah Putnam, December 19, 2022, By Do you ever surprise each other? 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. January 27, 2023, By She appeared on the US tour of Aladdin, as well as in Previous Wicked Orpheum Theater Minneapolis MN July 30th 2022. How Well Do You Know the Elphabas of Broadway? But then, obviously I love Popular and I love Thank Goodness. I can sit here and just tell you every song because I think that with Steven Schwartz, you cant go wrong. 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. "The first time I got greened, I said, 'I think I am definitely more beautiful green than in real life,'" deGuzman said. The best part? Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. Sign up here to receive exclusive updates and offers! On tour, he most recently played Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! 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. | Logan Culwell-Block These videos are yours to keep, share, and replay as many times as you want. October 8, 2022, By Follow. DeGuzman and Newberry will present composer Stephen Schwartz's spin on the Wizard of Oz. IMPORTANT: This is an educational experience. The national tour of the international hit musical Wickedwelcomes several new cast membersbeginningMarch 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. The listening to each other really helped with that process. So we dont take silence as an indicator of they hate the show, or Oh, gosh this is an off-day. We take it just as theyre just quieter. December 1, 2022, By Lissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of, on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of. But they do keep in mind the vibes that both women have. So Im really lucky in that we can do this together. | | You both really put your stamp on these roles, and as a result, we are able to see all sorts of different dimensions for people like me who keep going back to see Wickedagain and again to glimpse new dimensions in the characters and in the relationship. Theres no better way to hone your craft and grow as an artist than by sharing one-on-one time with a real professional whos made it on Broadway. | 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. The numbers I saw ranged from 0 to 21. The touring production launches in Schenectady. Jennafer: Its just like diving in: Here we go! Laser welding is employed for increased overall rigidity. February 21, 2023, By Please prepare a list of at least 10 questions in advance of the session. Now every time she performs songs like "Defying Gravity" and "For Good," she can't help wondering about the impact she might be making on someone. | "It's become a joke between she and I. I'm not very recognizable because everyone saw me (in green makeup) on stage.". Disclamer: Alex Lee (Australian comedian) net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination soc Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. That's what's cool about Sing for Hope and (Open Arts). Schele Williams is directing the revival, which will launch a national tour before returning to the Main Stem. Margaret Hall Everything You Need to Know About the WICKED Movie, Photo: Get a First Look at McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in WICKED, John Dossett, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, and William Youmans Join WICKED This Spring, Photos: WICKED'S Brittney Johnson Bartends WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE. "Sometimes the theaters have showers (to get the makeup off), but often you're there with a washcloth, a sponge, and coconut oil. After previously being the understudy for the role on Wickeds national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. Well, heres an open invitation to see the glory that is being POC. The Broadway alum will make his company debut in Texas next month. The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a different angle. I think you go in with an idea of what you think the character should be, and if youre lucky enough, like we have been youre surrounded by people who genuinely coax you into inserting yourself into the role. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Gavin Creel are among the cast who will take the show on tour. As actors, how do you balance the arcs? | 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. The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. "Any time I go to a show, I want to hear more about the artist," Yunus said. (Raye is one of three understudies for that role.) Leah Putnam So you get to sort of really find your voice and your own way to say the lines, and so you get to make it your own. "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. with a Broadway star! After previously being the understudy for the role on Wicked's national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. Featuring music and lyrics by Emma Lively and Tyler Beatie, 'Break Through The Dark' is the fourth song streaming now. 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. | Logan Culwell-Block November 1, 2022, By Lissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of Wicked. Peter Hall. The Ain't Too Proud and Devil Wears Prada star will be the U.S. tour's new Fiyero beginning in February. Wicked will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. 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! Before entering the Nederlander Theatre, someone within the organization was handing out green I've Seen Wicked (fill in the blank) Times! The honors will be given out at an in-person gala in California in March 2023. Andrew Gans, 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! Get a first look at the studio cast recording the track here! Your session includes plenty of time to ask questions and get to know the artist, too. Regionally, she appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Light in the Piazza and Bat Boy. Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you! Talaura Harms We are really trying to show that our organization is about art for all. "There are a lot of stairs (at the Ohio Theatre) but I remember loving it," she said. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. You both really put your stamp on these roles, and as a result, we are able to November 4, 2022, By Nathan Lee Graham, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Matthew Patrick Quinn, and Hannah Whitley are the newest faces going way down under the ground. the Musical. Lissa Deguzman. Logan Culwell-Block Talaura Harms More Broadway alums join Collette in the cast, including Britney Coleman and Will Burton who will play the Maitlands. | Standard Ticket Terms | DeGuzman found her love for musical theater when she was attending Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars "My director at the time sat me down and he said, 'You actually have the ability to do this,'" deGuzman said. 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. Understudy: Lissa deGuzman. But I truly would name every song in the show . Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. Wednesday night's performance featured Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba and Jackie Raye in the role of Glinda. October 11, 2022, By 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. Andrew Gans (Not judging someone) is just a cool lesson to learn over and over again.". Lissa deGuzman, who is new to the world of Wicked , will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong WICKED is a wily piece of pop. Originally from Wauwatosa, Wisc., deGuzman studied music and theater at Belmont University in Nashville before making her way to New York. Phyllida Lloyd will again direct the international hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA. | "It's a really special show because everyone truly can connect with it," deGuzman said. Lizza:But its nice seeing Minneapolis in the summer, as opposed to the winter. Building that community was really important to us.". at New York City Center, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! Jake received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University. Wickedis both the story of a friendship as well as the story of Elphaba and of Glindas respective growth and development as individuals. Kimberly Immanuel will be joining the National Tour of Wicked as Nessarose, directly from the National Tour of Hadestown. Im with you. | That just makes it easier to identify with each other and to really make those friendship moments very special and palpable. March 15th, 2022 | By Lindsey Sullivan. Passion and Friendship Rule Playbill's March Horoscopes, Playbill Celebrates Broadway's March Birthdays, Everything Old is New Again: How Big Orchestras Are Making a Broadway Comeback. Thenshe got the opportunity to work with Sing for Hope. | Justin Collette, Britney Coleman, and Will Burton will lead the North American tour later this year. The last time was in 2018 when the Belmont University graduate was playing Jasmine in the show, ALADDIN. Andrew Gans, Special Features Swing Siblings: How Lissa and Mathew deGuzman Came to Cover the Full Ensemble of Aladdins National Tour We ask them who got the offer The hit Broadway musical Wicked is officially coming to the big screen! For more information about Wicked, please visit www.WickedTheMusical.com. | I get to eat the food, meet the people, and learn how [they] live, and thats really exciting to me. October 25, 2022, By A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Off-Broadway, Michael has appeared in Is God Is, American Son, A Soldier's Play and The Whipping Man. | Talaura Harms Those subdued audiences are always the ones that, at the end of the show are literally on their feet. "I was getting ready to leave for work (when I found out I landed the role). The current tour of the Off-Broadway family show will sit down for five weeks in Los Angeles this winter. Then, she went to Seattleto be in the cast of the musical "Bliss.". | Logan Culwell-Block 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 run into a throng of fans of the 2003 musical. | The show runs through January 22nd in the Opera House at Kennedy Center. And I was able to make Glinda my own, which was just incredible. 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. Directed by Lonny Price, the new production of the Moose Charlap-Carolyn Leigh musical will readdress its depiction of Native Americans. The Columbus Symphony has announced the lineup for the 2023 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops, its annual summer outdoor concert series June 17July 29, led by CSO Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and held at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion (160 S. High St.) in the Columbus Commons. February 21, 2023, By Wicked on Broadway star Brittney Johnson appeared as the bartender on last night's episode of Watch What Happens Live. 10 friends and family I just get and sit there and watch Horace! First Preview of PARADE, Cooper, Esparza, and More will Lead OLIVER Guzman, Jennafer,. 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