Wicked Trivia

1. Who is/are the first character(s) seen in the original Broadway production of the musical?

From Quiz The Broadway Musical "Wicked": Act 1

Answer: The Flying Monkeys

The Monkeys swing out and across the stage and set on ropes. They then climb over the complex "gear shaped" sets, shrieking. This occurs before the curtain comes up.

From Quiz 'Wicked' the Musical

Answer: Upland

G(a)linda's surname is Upland. Elphaba's is Thropp. It's Dr. Dillamond and Madam Morrible who are at Shiz University teaching the two girls. Galinda becomes Glinda to show her support for animal rights. She then later becomes Glinda the Good, where Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.

From Quiz 'Wicked' West End

Answer: Sarah Earnshaw

Sarah Earnshaw started as part of the ensemble and Glinda understudy. Sarah then progressed to being the Glinda stand-by. Her last performance as Glinda was the matinee on Tuesday 28th December 2010 (an extra matinee had been added due to it being Christmas). Her last day at 'Wicked' was Saturday 8th January 2011. She left early to join the cast of 'Jekyll and Hyde'. She did return as an emergency cover for Glinda from 15-19 February 2011 when all three Glindas were unable to perform.

From Quiz Wicked Part 1

Answer: Glinda

Glinda is correct. Biq doesn't exist, it's Glinda's mispronunciation of "Boq", Galinda/Glinda's stalker.

From Quiz Wicked!

Answer: She was born green.

Elphaba was born emerald green. However, this makes her more determined to help the Animals when the Wizard starts a widespread campaign to move them back to farms, as she understands what it is like to be singled out.

From Quiz The Musical "Wicked"

Answer: "The Wizard and I"

"The Wizard and I" is the first song sung solo by Elphaba in Act 1. Madame Morrible tells Elphaba that someday her skill of using magic might land her in the position of helping the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

From Quiz 'Wicked' - the Musical

Answer: Glinda

This is Glinda's first line when she sings in "For Good."

From Quiz "Wicked" Trivia!

Answer: Glinda

"Thank Goodness" is the first song of the second act and announces the engagement of Fiyero and Glinda.

From Quiz "Wicked" - The Musical

Answer: you know who

If you look closely when this is performed, there are moments where Glinda appears horrified and upset about things that are said about The Wicked Witch rather than excited that she is dead and gone.

From Quiz "Wicked", the musical

Answer: Galinda

When all of the students at Oz go to a party at the Ozdust Ballroom, we find out that Boq only asks Nessarose to dance because Galinda asked him to.

From Quiz The Fantasticified "Wicked" Quiz

Answer: Idina Menzel, Michelle Federer, Kristin Chenoweth, Nobert Leo Butz

Stephanie J. Block did the workshops for the role of Elphaba in "Wicked". She was eventually replaced by Idina Menzel, because the people who created "Wicked" wanted an actress who had appeared in other musicals, like "Aida" and "Rent".

From Quiz 'Wicked' In The West End

Answer: The Apollo Victoria

'Wicked' opened in 2006 in London; the theatre is located right outside London Victoria station.

From Quiz Defying Gravity--A "Wicked" Song Quiz

Answer: Popular

A very cute song to show the start of what could be considered a civil relationship between Glinda and Elphaba.

From Quiz Wicked: The Musical

Answer: Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire wrote "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" in 1996. It is a New York Times Bestseller and is one of the best books I've ever read.

From Quiz Wicked

Answer: a bubble

Galinda's first entrance is made on a bubble suspended from the ceiling of the stage. Later in the show during a row we discover that this is a sore point between Elphaba and Galinda when Elphaba retorts 'well not everyone can come and go on a bubble!'

From Quiz "Wicked" - But How Wicked Are You?

Answer: 1995

Bestselling author Gregory Maguire's novel has sold in excess of three quarters of a million copies, and now enjoys renewed interest as a tie-in publication to the musical.

From Quiz "Wicked" The Musical

Answer: Boq

She falls in love with Boq, who is in love with G(a)linda, who is in love with Fiyero, who is in love with Elphaba, who, thank goodness, is in love with Fiyero. Complicated!

From Quiz "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That?

Answer: Glinda

Glinda says this right before she goes on to say "Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?"

From Quiz "Wicked" The Musical

Answer: Stephanie J. Block

Stephanie J. Block did workshops for the role of Elphaba. Later, they held auditions where Idina Menzel got the part and starred in the original Broadway cast. Stephanie J. Block was offered a standby position, but she passed and later starred in the original touring production.

From Quiz Wicked: In Workshop and Behind the Scenes

Answer: Stephanie J. Block

Idina Menzel was the original Broadway cast Elphaba, but she wasn't first choice. Block was supposed to portray Elphaba, but due to scheduling constraints, she only got to be the understudy. However, she went on to star in the national tour.

From Quiz How Much Do You Really Know About "Wicked"?

Answer: Upperuplands

The back of "Wicked: The Grimmerie" says this place "boasts some of the nicest homes in Oz", "The shopping is the best in life here but it doesn't come cheap", and "people here know a goodness when they see one".

From Quiz The Wonderful World of "Wicked"

Answer: Kristy Cates

Kristy was an original Idina understudy. Stephanie J. Block can also be heard on the cast recording, as well as Eden in the chorus.

From Quiz The Amazing 'Wicked'

Answer: Munchkinland

Nessa and Elphaba's father was the governor of Munchkinland, but when he died his job was left to Nessa.

From Quiz No One Mourns the "Wicked"!

Answer: Good news

The good news the Ozians are talking about is that The Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) is dead (supposedly....)

From Quiz "Wicked" in General

Answer: the tinman

Elphaba turns him into the Tinman when Nessa shrinks his heart.

From Quiz "Wicked" the Musical

Answer: I heard

Glinda: "There's something wrong with Fiyero, he's been thinking."

From Quiz "WICKED!"

Answer: beautifully tragic

Elphaba finds herself to be this way; she believes she is ugly because she is green.

From Quiz Defy Gravity: A "Wicked" Quiz

Answer: The Clock of the Time Dragon

The Time Dragon's Clock is mentioned a few times throughout the play, the first of which is when Glinda reassures the people of Oz that the Witch is indeed dead. "According to the Time Dragon Clock, the melting occurred at the 13th hour; a direct result of a bucket of water thrown by a female child."

From Quiz Best "Wicked" Quiz Out There

Answer: Idina Menzel

Tony Award winner (for her portrayal in "Wicked"), Idina Menzel also starred in "Rent", "Aida", and "Wild Party". She was nominated for a Tony when she was in "Rent".

From Quiz Nicole's Swankified "Wicked"

Answer: October 30, 2003

"Wicked" opened on October 30, 2003 at the Gershwin Theater after three weeks of previews, beginning October 8. October 2 was the opening of "Little Shop of Horrors," and October 16 was the opening of "The Boy from Oz."

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