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Pretty in Pink: Wicked’s Most POPULAR Glindas
Looks, charm, great hair and a high belt like nobody’s business…
When it comes to the most popular girls in Oz, let’s face it, who
isn’t less fortunate than Glinda (sorry – Galinda) the Good? For
over a century, that glittery goodie-two-shoes has remained one of
the world’s most beloved characters. And ever since she flew in
from the South and burst Broadway’s bubble in the megahit
Wicked, she’s quickly become an icon of musical
theatre. To show our appreci-O-tion, we think it’s high time we pay
tribute to a few of our favorite pink ladies of the stage, don’t
you? (No need to respond. That was rhetorical.)
KRISTIN CHENOWETH - This
four-foot-eleven bundle of dynamite originated the role of Glinda
alongside Idina Menzel’s Elphaba in 2003. We most recently saw her
as former glee club member April Rhodes on a hilarious episode of
the hit Fox show “Glee”. A Tony-winner for You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown and recent Emmy-winner for her work on TV’s
“Pushing Daisies”, Ms. Chenoweth will always hold high rank on our
list of favorite Glindas. Who’s cuter???
JENNIFER LAURA THOMPSON – This
pretty pink lady made her Broadway debut in 1998’s
Footloose. In 2002, she became a Tony nominee for her role
in Urinetown. In 2004, Jennifer had some very large shoes to
fill (ok – not that large) when she replaced Kristin Chenoweth and
became the second Glinda of Broadway.
MEGAN HILTY – Most recently seen
on Broadway as Doralee Rhodes in the late, great 9 to 5 The
Musical, Megan Hilty was certainly one of the most adorable
Glindas ever! Shortly before graduating from Carnegie Mellon’s
School of Drama, Megan auditioned for the show, and in 2004 was
cast as the standby to Jennifer Laura Thompson. Eventually, she
took the role permanently, and made her Broadway debut as
Wicked’s third Glinda.
KATE REINDERS – She made her
Broadway debut as a swing in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and landed her first starring role in the revival of Gypsy
as Dainty June opposite Bernadette Peters. After originating the
role of Glinda in Chicago alongside SNL alum Ana Gasteyer, Kate
popped back onto the Broadway stage when she replaced Megan Hilty
in Wicked. She’s a whole lotta cuteness!
KENDRA KASSEBAUM – This St.
Louis native was first seen on Broadway in RENT back in
2002, playing Mark’s Mom and understudying the role of Maureen. She
was later chosen to play Glinda on tour alongside Stephanie J.
Block, and for her performance received a Helen Hayes Award
nomination for Best Actress in a Regional Production. In 2007, she
joined the Broadway Company. Kendra admits to watching the movie
“The Wizard of Oz” as a kid and rewinding Glinda’s scenes until her
tape broke.
ANNALEIGH ASHFORD – Annaleigh
toured with Wicked for 10 months before departing to make
her Broadway debut as Margot in Legally Blonde The Musical.
In 2007, she ditched the gals of Delta Nu and joined the Ozians at
Shiz University to play Glinda to perky perfection. You might have
spotted Ms. Ashford in films like “Sex and the City” and “Rachel
Getting Married”. She’s currently working on the Broadway-bound
musical adaptation of Catch Me If You Can.
ALLI MAUZEY – This funny lady
made her Broadway debut in Hairspray back in 2003. Her big
break came when she played Lenora (the weird chick) in the
short-lived Broadway musical Cry-Baby. Alli went on to make
magic in Wicked when she became Glinda in 2008. We think
Alli was one of the most hilaaaarious Glindas to date!
ERIN MACKEY – Here she is! Erin
Mackey is currently wowing audiences nightly as Broadway’s latest
Glinda. A California native and former student of Carnegie Mellon
University (a seemingly popular hangout for up-and-coming Glindas),
Erin first played the role in Chicago. The 23-year-old recently
joined the New York Company and has made Wicked history as
the youngest actress ever to play the part! Nice work, pink
lady!
By: Randy Rainbow
KRISTIN CHENOWETH - This
four-foot-eleven bundle of dynamite originated the role of Glinda
alongside Idina Menzel’s Elphaba in 2003. We most recently saw her
as former glee club member April Rhodes on a hilarious episode of
the hit Fox show “Glee”. A Tony-winner for You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown and recent Emmy-winner for her work on TV’s
“Pushing Daisies”, Ms. Chenoweth will always hold high rank on our
list of favorite Glindas. Who’s cuter???JENNIFER LAURA THOMPSON – This
pretty pink lady made her Broadway debut in 1998’s
Footloose. In 2002, she became a Tony nominee for her role
in Urinetown. In 2004, Jennifer had some very large shoes to
fill (ok – not that large) when she replaced Kristin Chenoweth and
became the second Glinda of Broadway.MEGAN HILTY – Most recently seen
on Broadway as Doralee Rhodes in the late, great 9 to 5 The
Musical, Megan Hilty was certainly one of the most adorable
Glindas ever! Shortly before graduating from Carnegie Mellon’s
School of Drama, Megan auditioned for the show, and in 2004 was
cast as the standby to Jennifer Laura Thompson. Eventually, she
took the role permanently, and made her Broadway debut as
Wicked’s third Glinda.KATE REINDERS – She made her
Broadway debut as a swing in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and landed her first starring role in the revival of Gypsy
as Dainty June opposite Bernadette Peters. After originating the
role of Glinda in Chicago alongside SNL alum Ana Gasteyer, Kate
popped back onto the Broadway stage when she replaced Megan Hilty
in Wicked. She’s a whole lotta cuteness!KENDRA KASSEBAUM – This St.
Louis native was first seen on Broadway in RENT back in
2002, playing Mark’s Mom and understudying the role of Maureen. She
was later chosen to play Glinda on tour alongside Stephanie J.
Block, and for her performance received a Helen Hayes Award
nomination for Best Actress in a Regional Production. In 2007, she
joined the Broadway Company. Kendra admits to watching the movie
“The Wizard of Oz” as a kid and rewinding Glinda’s scenes until her
tape broke.ANNALEIGH ASHFORD – Annaleigh
toured with Wicked for 10 months before departing to make
her Broadway debut as Margot in Legally Blonde The Musical.
In 2007, she ditched the gals of Delta Nu and joined the Ozians at
Shiz University to play Glinda to perky perfection. You might have
spotted Ms. Ashford in films like “Sex and the City” and “Rachel
Getting Married”. She’s currently working on the Broadway-bound
musical adaptation of Catch Me If You Can.ALLI MAUZEY – This funny lady
made her Broadway debut in Hairspray back in 2003. Her big
break came when she played Lenora (the weird chick) in the
short-lived Broadway musical Cry-Baby. Alli went on to make
magic in Wicked when she became Glinda in 2008. We think
Alli was one of the most hilaaaarious Glindas to date!ERIN MACKEY – Here she is! Erin
Mackey is currently wowing audiences nightly as Broadway’s latest
Glinda. A California native and former student of Carnegie Mellon
University (a seemingly popular hangout for up-and-coming Glindas),
Erin first played the role in Chicago. The 23-year-old recently
joined the New York Company and has made Wicked history as
the youngest actress ever to play the part! Nice work, pink
lady!By: Randy Rainbow
Comment
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Comment by Marissa Nicole Hebson on April 26, 2010 at 2:58pm -
LOVE Kristin and Megan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Stephaniee!! :) on January 16, 2010 at 12:02pm -
kristin(DUH), Megan, Kendra, and Annaleigh <333
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Comment by Sophie Popovich on January 15, 2010 at 7:58pm -
Hmm, I love Kristin and Annaleigh the best. I voted Kristin. :)
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Comment by Sara S. on November 27, 2009 at 1:45pm -
This is hard because I love most of them. I voted Annaleigh, but here are my top 3:
1. Annaleigh Ashford
2. Kristin Chenoweth
3. Megan Hilty
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Comment by Lauren Leslie on November 14, 2009 at 10:30pm -
hm.. wheres katie rose clarke? shes ahmazing!
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Comment by Jessy on November 14, 2009 at 12:09pm -
Just one question...how the heck is Kate Reinders beating Megan Hilty, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and Alli Mauzey....she was like Glinda on crack!
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Comment by Ashley Boone on November 11, 2009 at 1:23am -
Tony, we're talking GLINDA's... not Elphaba's...
Annnddd... Laura Woyaz, I saw her too...
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Comment by Jason Broussard Jr on November 8, 2009 at 11:54pm -
Too bad Katie Rose Clark isnt on here. I had the chance of somewhat meeting her the other day. My theatre teachers have been friends with her since high school and she was doing a benefit on town this weekend. She came to my school to rehearse with one of my teachers. She sounded AMAZING! I saw her like walk by me but she was in a hurry so I didn't get to meet her formally. But she was offered a contract to be Glinda on broadway so when we go see Wicked for spring break we should get to go backstage with her ;)
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Comment by Nicholas Alan Piacente on November 8, 2009 at 6:15pm -
Tony this is for Glinda's only. That's what the poll is about. I will say that she is one of my top 3 elphie's though...
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Comment by LP Morano on November 8, 2009 at 3:44pm -
Cant beat the original!
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Comment by Kasee Lautour on November 8, 2009 at 2:12am -
Where is Katie Rose Clark?!
And Tony- **Elphaba. This is for GLINDAS not ELPHABAS.
And really, Cheno? I know she was the original, but...
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Comment by Amanda Kammler on November 7, 2009 at 11:17pm -
Come on people, Kristin originated the role of Glinda in Wicked. She's the best Glinda with a phenomenal voice that can't be compared to any other actress who portrayed Glinda.
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Comment by Seán Mc Donagh on November 7, 2009 at 5:04pm -
ANNALEIGH all the way!!!!!! love her xx
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Comment by Tony on November 7, 2009 at 4:19am -
I LIKED ALLI MAUZEY TOO!, BUT KERRY ELLIS WAS MY FAVORITE
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Comment by Tony on November 7, 2009 at 4:18am
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WHERE IS KERRY ELLIS???????????
SHE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALPHABAS
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Comment by Beth on November 6, 2009 at 10:50pm -
Kristin!!!
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Comment by Josh on November 6, 2009 at 9:28pm -
Annaleigh all the way!!
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Comment by Mariah S. on November 6, 2009 at 6:58pm -
Kristen all the way! She's so amazing!! How can u not love her? She's def. the best!!
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Comment by Donna Gronda on November 6, 2009 at 3:48pm
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No contest! Kristin is hands down the best Glinda! The woman is amazingly talented and absolutely adorable!
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Comment by Scott on November 6, 2009 at 9:27am -
Alli Mauzey is the best! She can hit the high C's every show! Gives you the chills!
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