Wicked national tour currently stops at Kalamazoo MI for only 2-weeks from April 24 through May 5.

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Jennifer DiNoia plays Elphaba in Wicked

Wicked main cast Jennifer DiNoia, who plays Elphaba, talks about green makeup, vocal rest and being awkward – Here is the interview:

Jennifer DiNoia remembers the first time she heard “Defying Gravity.”

“I always thought of myself as a dancer who could sing. At that moment, I heard ‘Defying Gravity’ and I was like, ‘Oh my goodness, this is amazing. This role is the biggest, the best female role you could play,’” she said.

A decade later, DiNoia is portraying Elphaba all over the world, including when the tour stops at Kalamazoo’s Miller Auditorium from April 24 through May 5.

DiNoia is the one of several Elphabas to follow 2004 Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel’s portrayal. DiNoia said it’s a challenge to live up to Menzel.

“It gets a little difficult when people start writing things about you online, but I try to stay away from much of it as I can, because I don’t want to get into my head what people think. I want to stay true to who I am. Obviously, I’ve learned from other Elphabas, but I like to make it my own at the same time. I’m proud of that,” she said.

DiNoia has been with the production for seven years, she said. She’s played Elphaba in Broadway, Chicago, Australia and South Korea companies. This is her first turn playing Elphaba as the lead. This tour finds DiNoia paying especially close attention to her health, she said.

“I’m definitely super cautious about everything I do with my voice and everything. I’m drinking more tea and definitely trying to stay quiet when I’m not at the show, the vocal rest kind of thing. I’m trying to stay healthy and take my multi-vitamins,” she said.

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Wicked Second North American tour to welcome new cast beginning April 3 in Rochester, NY. Cast to be added – Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba, Hayley Podschun as Glinda and David Nathan Perlow as Fiyero. DiNoia, Podschun and Perlow will join a cast that includes Gina Ferrall as Madame Morrible and Walker Jones as The Wizard.

Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the North), who struggle through opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, reactions to the Wizard’s corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba’s public fall from grace.

Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba:

Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba

Jennifer DiNoia has played Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, Australia and South Korea companies of Wicked. She was also seen in the original Las Vegas cast of We Will Rock You.

Hayley Podschun as Glinda:

Hayley Podschun as Glinda

Hayley Podschun was recently seen on Broadway in Chaplin where she played Charlie’s first wife, Mildred Harris. Previous Broadway credits include Anything Goes, Pal Joey, Sunday in the Park with George, Hairspray (as well as the first national tour) and The Sound of Music.

David Nathan Perlow as Fiyero:

David Nathan Perlow as Fiyero

David Nathan Perlow returns to the second national tour of Wicked, where he previously played the role of Fiyero. Perlow has also been seen on Broadway in La Cage Aux Folles.

The company also features Zarah Mahler (Nessarose), Jay Russell (Dr. Dillamond), Michael Wartella (Boq) and Alyssa Fox (standby for Elphaba) with Kerry Blanchard, Jane Brockman, Bridie Carroll, Lilli Cooper, Haley Ann Dorling, Michael Drolet, Peter C. Ermides, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Natalie Fotopoulos, Dominic Giudici, Lauren Haughton, Zach Hensler, Joel Ingram, Ryan Jackson, Jillian Kates, Becca Kloha, Sam Lips, Sterling Masters, Marissa Miller, Dashi’ Mitchell, Amy Quanbeck, Jay Reynolds Jr., Wayne Schroder and Justin Wirick.

Wicked Second North American tour is currently playing at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte NC, through March 31. Wicked Charlotte NC Tickets are available at discounted price online. Buy Wicked Ovens Auditorium Tickets Online, SAVE $10 on ALL ORDERS of $350+, Use code: TICK13 at Checkout! Expires March 31, 2013.

Wicked Second North American tour will play Apirl 03 to Apirl 21, 2013 at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre.

Wicked, a Broadway special and not part of the Omaha Season Ticket package, is back by “popular” demand in May, 2014. The Broadway mega hit musical, Wicked will return to the Orpheum Theatre for a third, lengthy run May 7 to May 25, 2014.

Winner of 35 major awards including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is one of Broadway’s mega-hits. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete – and completely satisfying – new musical in a long time” (USA Today).

Wicked will perform through May 25, 2014 at Orpheum Theatre Omaha. Buy Wicked Omaha NE Tickets Online at discounted prices, SAVE $10 on ALL ORDERS of $350+, Use code: TICK13 at Checkout! Expires March 31, 2013.

Wicked will be part of upcoming Minneapolis Broadway 2013-2014 season. Wicked will play Sep 18 to Oct 27, 2013 at Orpheum Theatre – MN.

“Wicked” will return to Minneapolis Sep 18 to Oct 27, 2013. Named the “best musical of decade” by Entertainment Weekly, the show was a huge hit when it played in 2010.

Wicked musical is the story of how a young girl named Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West is at once a revision of L. Frank Baum’s imaginary world of Oz and a parable about love and tolerance. Based on a novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” is the musical adaptation of the untold story of the witches of Oz. The play follows the young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda in the Land of Oz…long before Dorothy drops in.

Wicked Orpheum Theatre MN Performance Schedule:
Tuesdays to Thursdays – 7:30 PM
Fridays – 8:00 PM
Saturdays – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sundays – 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Wicked musical will perform through Oct 27, 2013 at Orpheum Theatre MN. Buy Wicked Minneapolis MN Tickets Online – SAVE $10 when you spend $350 or more, Use code AFF$10.

Wicked touring company will stop in Kansas City, MO as a part of the 2013-2014 Broadway Kansas City season. Wicked will play October 09 to October 27, 2013 at Music Hall Kansas City.

Wicked Music Hall Kansas City Performance Schedule:
Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30 PM
Fridays – 8:00 PM
Saturdays – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sundays – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Wicked Touring Company will be in Kansas City, MO through October 27, 2013. Buy Wicked Music Hall Kansas City Tickets Online at discounted prices – SAVE $10 when you spend $350 or more, Use code AFF$10.

As a part of the 2013-2014 San Antonio Broadway season, Wicked will play March 12 to March 30, 2014 at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio.

Wicked Majestic Theatre San Antonio Schedule:
Tuesday ( March 18, 25 ) – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays ( March 12, 19, 26 ) – 7:30 PM
Thursdays ( March 13, 20, 27 ) – 7:30 PM
Fridays ( March 14, 21, 28 ) – 8:00 PM
Saturdays ( March 15, 22, 29 ) – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sundays ( March 16, 23, 30 ) – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Additional show on Thursday, March 13 at 2:00 PM
There is no 1:00 PM show on Sunday March 23

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Wicked Musical Tour will return to New Orleans, LA in May 2013. Wicked performances at Mahalia Jackson Theatre begin on May 08th with 8:00 PM Show and continue through June 02, 2013.

Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.

Tickets to Wicked will go on sale to the general public at the box office Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m.

Wicked Mahalia Jackson Theatre Performance Schedule:
Tuesday to Friday – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

“Wicked” closes out the 2012-13 Broadway in New Orleans season. The 2012-13 Broadway in New Orleans season “Les Miserables,” followed by “Mary Poppins” and “Jersey Boys.”

Wicked broke box office records, sold out in record time in 2010. Wicked New Orleans Ticket Sales in Full “Swing”. You do not need to stand in the long ticket queue, Wicked Mahalia Jackson Theatre Tickets can also be booked online.

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Wicked will be part of upcoming Celebrity Attractions season – will return to Tulsa as a special addition to Celebrity Attractions’ 2013-14 season.

Celebrity Attractions President Larry Payton announced the season Tuesday at a press conference in the Tulsa PAC lobby.

“Wicked” will return to Tulsa June 18-22, 2014. Named the “best musical of decade” by Entertainment Weekly, the show set box-office records when it first played Tulsa in 2009, selling out its four-week, 32-show run.

Wicked musical is the story of how a young girl named Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West is at once a revision of L. Frank Baum’s imaginary world of Oz and a parable about love and tolerance. Based on a novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” is the musical adaptation of the untold story of the witches of Oz. The play follows the young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda in the Land of Oz…long before Dorothy drops in.

Season tickets for the 2013-14 season are now on sale.

Wicked musical tour will be returning to Charlotte’s Ovens Auditorium March 13 to March 31, 2013. Wicked broke box office records and sold out in record time in 2008 and 2010. Tickets for the Charlotte return engagement go on sale Friday, December 7, 2012.

Wicked Ovens Auditorium Performance Schedule:
Tuesdays ( Mar 19, 26 ) – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays ( Mar 13, 20, 27 ) – 7:30 PM
Thursdays ( Mar 14, 21, 28 ) – 7:30 PM
Fridays ( Mar 15, 22, 29 ) – 8:00 PM
Saturdays ( Mar 16, 23, 30 ) – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sundays ( Mar 17, 24, 31 ) – 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM
Additional show on Thursday, Mar 14 at 2:00 PM

Tickets at the box office go on sale Friday, December 7, from 7-9 a.m. The first 50 people in line to purchase tickets will receive a commemorative baseball cap from the hit musical Wicked.

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One – born with emerald-green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Wicked will be at Ovens Auditorium through March 31, 2013. Buy Wicked Charlotte NC Tickets Online at discounted prices – Save $10 when you spend 350+, Use code AFF$10.

Take a behind the scenes glimpse of the complex Wicked costumes during this visit to the New York costume shop that maintains the Broadway production. Credit: OfficialWICKED, YouTube

Wicked is currently performing on tour in Baltimore, MD and Seattle WA.