Current Principal Cast of Wicked the Musical
The principal cast of Wicked the musical currently features performers in the roles of Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, the Wizard, and Nessarose across Broadway and the West End. Broadway's Gershwin Theatre and London's Apollo Victoria Theatre rotate lead actors on fixed contract cycles, with replacements announced by the producing companies. The show is produced by Universal Stage Productions and has been licensed to major commercial theaters worldwide since its premiere. Broadway casting updates are tracked by entertainment outlets.
Recent principal casts have included performers who originated roles in major productions and actors transferring from North American and international tours. The dual-track casting model allows simultaneous runs of the original and updated staging, with differences in choreography and costume design. Producers use union contracts governed by Actors' Equity Association on Broadway and the Society of London Theatre in the West End to set minimum salary tiers and benefit structures.
Elphaba and Glinda: Lead Role Casting and Performers
The role of Elphaba has been played by a rotating lineup of Broadway and West End leads, with casting directors selecting performers based on vocal range, acting credits, and box office draw. Elphaba's signature song "Defying Gravity" requires a soprano or mezzo-soprano range, and casting notices typically list specific vocal requirements and dance call criteria. BroadwayWorld reports recent Elphaba and Glinda casting announcements.
Glinda is cast with a soprano who can sustain belted high notes and perform complex choreography in the "Popular" sequence. The dual casting of both leads means multiple understudies and swings are assigned per production, with each performer covering specific tracks. The casting breakdown for both roles is published by the show's official casting partners and major talent agencies representing Broadway performers.
Supporting Cast, Ensembles, and Touring Companies
Supporting roles in Wicked include Fiyero, the Wizard, Nessarose, Boq, Doctor Dillamond, and Madame Morrible, with ensemble tracks covering multiple characters in each staging. The touring companies, branded as the "Wicked National Tour" and international productions, follow the principal Broadway and West End casting model with local union agreements in each city. London Theatre Direct lists current West End cast details.
Ensemble members in Wicked are credited for both singing and dancing tracks, with specific tracks assigned by the music director and choreographer during rehearsals. The show's production team includes a casting director, associate directors, and a music supervisor who coordinate with the producers to finalize the full cast list before each opening. SEC filings for publicly traded theater operators reference production costs and cast labor.