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.

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. The Wicked Witch of the West was …

1 day ago · Wicked concludes with Elphaba fleeing the city, while her half-sister, Nessarose Thropp (Marissa Bode), learns that her father, Governor Frexspar Thropp, has died of a heart …

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.

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 …

2 days ago · "Wicked: For Good" director Jon M. Chu on why Glinda and Elphaba's friendship resonates deeply for him and his collaborators.

New photos from Wicked: For Good give fans a little more information about where Elphaba and Glinda are headed, what they're wearing, and how they interact with each other in For Good.

Nov 29, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo transformed into Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in “Wicked” thanks to the film’s makeup artist and hairstylist Frances Hannon. Hannon told The …

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

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 …