Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. Manage Settings | Being green is something deGuzman has always dreamed of since she was in second grade. Lissa deGuzman & Jennafer Newberry (Photos c/o Aleman PR) The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center Are you ever surprised by each other? Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin - smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. Because you are enough for it. DeGuzman and Newberry will present composer Stephen Schwartz's spin on the Wizard of Oz. Photo by Joan Marcus. Jennafer:It does. These make a truly unforgettable gift for birthdays, special occasions, or just to make someones day. They join a cast which currently includes Lisa Howard as Madame Morrible, Jordan Litz as Fiyero, with Natalia Vivino, Alexia Acebo, Travante S. Baker, Anthony Lee Bryant, Nick Burrage, Jordan Casanova, Matt Densky, Marie Eife, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Sara Gonzales, Chelsea Cree Groen, Kelly Lafarga, Marina Lazzaretto, Megan Loomis, Ryan Mac, Alida Michal, Alicia Newcom, David Scott Purdy, Jackie Raye, Rebecca Gans Reavis, Andy Richardson, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Wayne Schroder, Paul Schwensen, Ben Susak and Justin Wirick. Whats so interesting is that I got to play in the ensemble which was super amazing and then, when I got to join the cast as Glinda, I got to build this bond with Lizza. However, during February its a whole different story. Andrew Gans, Andrew Gans | January 18, 2023, By The first time it played here, it ran for more than three and a half years. Verified. The tour launched in September 2022 in Irving, Texas. Wickedruns through August 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, MN. She made her Lissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of Wicked. That's what's cool about Sing for Hope and (Open Arts). October 18, 2022, By Atlantic Records has released the single from the musical penned by Morissette and Diablo Cody. Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors. https://t.co/n6xs5tQgOQ" Jennafer: I will visit at least 30 cities across the US and Im flabbergasted by that, because I can look back on it and I can remember each house, each backstage, and each dressing room and Im like wow! When it closes, the touring production of the Tony-winning musical will have played 104 engagements. Check Out Photos Inside the Broadway Return of Wicked, John Cardoza to Join Cast of North American Tour of, Photos: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Visit the National Tour of, Updates on Current and Upcoming National Tours, Broadway Cares Donates $2.8 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs Nationwide, 1st Cities Revealed for North American Tour of Marianne Elliott's Tony-Winning Gender-Swapped, Michael Andreaus, E. 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Lizza, your show bio states that youre thrilled to be living out your childhood dream. Was this a childhood dream of being in this show in particular, or more generally a dream of performing in Broadway musicals? Lissa deGuzman has not appeared in the West End, Review: Timely as Ever, WICKED Defies Gravity And Society, Too Dr. Phillips Center, New Cast Members Will Join WICKED National Tour Next Month, Interview: Theatre Life with Lissa DeGuzman, Review: Timely as Ever, WICKED Defies Gravity And Society, Too " Dr. Phillips Center, STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The MUNY. Pictured here is the touring company underneath the Orpheum Theatre marquee in Minneapolis. January 13, 2023, By Jake received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University. What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum? 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Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.The Joe Mantello-helmed production features musical staging by Wayne Cilento, scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola, projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, wig and hair design by Tom Watson, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott. Logan Culwell-Block, No one else was home but it ended up being amazing because I got to have a moment to myself and let all those feelings sink in.". Joan Marcus. Lizza:Touring is almost a lifestyle. Schele Williams is directing the revival, which will launch a national tour before returning to the Main Stem. November 4, 2022, By "Not only do you get to watch an artist do their thing, but you get to interact with them," deGuzman said. This revisionist take on the events ofThe Wizard of Oz foregrounds the evolving relationship between Galinda (later to become Glinda the Good) and Elphaba (later to become the Wicked Witch of the West), played byJennafer Newberry and Lissa deGuzman. He played US Attorney General Hank Nolan on CBS' "Madam Secretary" and spent four seasons as Bruce on "Gossip Girl." Lizza: Its definitely a process But there comes where you need to stop listening to the soundtrack and stop listening to others. I dont know what else they look forbut I hit the jackpot with [being paired with] Lizza. This show is incredibly vocally challenging its almost like an opera which songs do you are your favorites? Currently the 5th longest-running show in Broadway history, Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Elphaba isn't "set up for success," and is considered an outsider, deGuzman said. When you enter the rehearsal room, you re-learn the songs, or you learn them from the ground up. Andrew Gans, October 17, 2022, By Leah Putnam October 21, 2022, By The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. WebBy Andrew Gans. I think you go in with an idea of what you think the character should be, and if youre lucky enough, like we have been youre surrounded by people who genuinely coax you into inserting yourself into the role. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Leah Putnam Musical Jennafer: I grew up with the soundtrack, so I think vocally my performance is paying homage to what I heard Kristin Chenoweth do vocally. Each of your characters has an arc, as does the relationship between your characters. Jennafer: Yeah, I think the really important thing also is that every night, when Im onstage, I know that Lizza is listening to me and Im listening to her. Now is your chance to be face-to-face (virtually!) Leah Putnam Today's subject Lissa DeGuzman is currently living her theatre life on tour as the belting green faced witch Elphaba in Wicked. The show runs through January 22nd in the Opera House at Kennedy Center. Lissa's Broadway credits include having an ape as a scene partner in King Kong and as a swing (VERY IMPORTANT JOB!!) in Disney's Aladdin. "These people count on those visits and that connectivity.". L issa deGuzman, who is new to the world of Wicked , will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disney's Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. McClure, Kritzer, Brightman, & Iglehart to Lead SPAMALOT, Cooper, Esparza, and More Will Lead OLIVER! WebView the profiles of people named Lissa Deguzman. Copyright 1991-2023 Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Everyone can identify with laughing with a friend, hurting with a friend, and having to say goodbye to a friend. On tour, he recently played Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! Do you ever surprise each other? Miguel Cervantes Reveals the 'Addition' to His. The Rupert Holmes play begins a sold-out engagement at Florida's Delray Beach Playhouse February 15. | The night we saw her, she was unfortunately slightly underwhelming in the first act; her vocal levels were below Glindas. (That would have been right after the Tony Awards.) Elphaba and Jasmine have a few similarities and many differences, according to deGuzman. Laser welding is employed for increased overall rigidity. Schele Williams will direct an all-new revival to play a national tour ahead of a limited engagement on the Main Stem in spring 2024. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. After previously being the understudy for the role on Wicked's national tour, Jennafer Newberry will assume the role of Glinda. Follow. Did they audition you together to see how youll work or sound together? Andrew Gans Disclamer: Alex Lee (Australian comedian) net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination soc with a Broadway star! For those who are Wicked devotees, Lissa joins a group of extremely talented women in a role that has joined the ranks of being iconic. Being in the company of Jessica Vosk (DC's last Elphaba) Dee Roscioli, Stephanie J. Block, and of course, Idina Menzel is something not to be taken lightly. "It's not just the pain around not being able to earn the income from your eight performances on Broadway a week, but also that fundamentalneed to share your art," she said. The new agreement raises actors' wages, expands paid sick leave, and more. There are things going on every day.". Leah Putnam Thats why the shutdown was us so hard. Featuring music and lyrics by Emma Lively and Tyler Beatie, 'Break Through The Dark' is the fourth song streaming now. November 5, 2022, By Chaos erupts. Lissa de Guzman, Jennafer Newberry, and John Bolton, READ: 11 Elphabas Reflect on Playing Broadway's Not-So-, Check Out Photos of Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, and More at the 2021 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. | When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world decides to call one 'good' and the other one 'wicked.'. Footage of opening night of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's, Fiddler on the Roof, at The Muny in St. Louis, MO, featuring a previously unheard song by the show's composers! Michael Genet will return to the role of Doctor Dillamond in the National Tour of Wicked after having played the role on Broadway. Since opening on Broadway October 30, 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries. October 25, 2022, By Join the 2023/2024 Season Subscription Waitlist. We have to sort of change it, feel it out, and figure out what works for them. You know, we came back and in every new city, we realize that for those people in that theater, this may be their first live theater experience since the shutdown. Terms of Use | | Join Facebook to connect with Lissa Deguzman and others you may know. Regionally, she appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Light in the Piazza and Bat Boy. Growing in up Milwaukee, deGuzman took day trips to Chicago, and she spent seven months in the city during the first national tour of Aladdin in 2017. | Logan Culwell-Block Kimberly Immanuel will be joining the National Tour of Wicked as Nessarose, directly from the National Tour of Hadestown. Movies. Were here with each other, here in the moment. Its an amazing challenge to live out of two suitcases. Musical Comedy Original. The Arts Readers Kit Bix spoke with Newberry and deGuzman about playing these iconic roles. October 12, 2022, By | But then, obviously I love Popular and I love Thank Goodness. I can sit here and just tell you every song because I think that with Steven Schwartz, you cant go wrong. Andrew Gans, Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked. By Costume designer Susan Hilferty gives an up-close look at her Tony Award-winning costume designs for the Broadway hit Wicked. "It's mainly about this unique friendship between two people who are so different, but once they get to know each other, there's such a bond that can't be broken. The National Tour of Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome new cast members beginning next month! Passion and Friendship Rule Playbill's March Horoscopes, Playbill Celebrates Broadway's March Birthdays, Everything Old is New Again: How Big Orchestras Are Making a Broadway Comeback. Check out photos here! WebSee also. Regionally, she appeared in Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Fidler on the Roof at The Muny, Chasing Rainbows at Goodspeed Opera House, and West Side Story and Les Misrables at Studio Tenn. Lissa attended Belmont University where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Im with you. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Sign up for reopening news, announcements, and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows! "It was kind of amazing because, you know, in this time, theater is not happening, for safety (reasons), so it's nice to have the opportunity to do what I love," deGuzman said. 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