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  1. 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.

  2. Elphaba Thropp - Wicked Wiki

    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 …

  3. Wicked author reveals what the name 'Elphaba' actually means

    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 …

  4. Why Is Wicked's Elphaba Green, and What Does Her Name Mean?

    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.

  5. Elphaba’s Name in 'Wicked' Has a Deeper Meaning That Ties

    Nov 23, 2024 · Elphaba's name in Wicked has a deeper meaning that ties back to the author of The Wizard of Oz.

  6. 'Wicked' fans stunned after finding out what 'Elphaba' actually …

    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 …

  7. Elphaba the ecofeminist: Wicked For Good casts its ... - The …

    Nov 26, 2025 · By the end of Wicked: For Good, Elphaba becomes more than the misunderstood witch of Oz. She is an ecological heroine who reminds the audience that care can be a …

  8. Elphaba - Wikiwand

    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. …

  9. Video: Lencia Kebede Opens Up About Her 'Elphaba' in WICKED

    4 days ago · Lencia Kebede sits down to discuss her interpretation of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway in a new episode of Citizens of Oz. In the video, the Hamilton alum opens up about …

  10. Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Defends Elphaba's Sex Cardigan

    6 days ago · Cynthia Erivo defended the "sex cardigan" her character Elphaba wore in Wicked: For Good, explaining that the costume piece worked for a very specific reason.