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Additional Broadway credits include Thou Shalt Not (Camille Raquin, 2001–2002), for which he received a Tony Award nomination; Wicked (the original Fiyero, 2003); and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy) for which he received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, a Drama ...
Norbert Leo Butz played the original Fiyero during the San Francisco tryout of the show, and opened the show on Broadway as part of the original cast. Shortly after opening Butz injured his back and was forced to take a seven week break from the show. His role was covered by Kristoffer Cusick...
Apr 8, 2022 · Thank goodness, ET got a chance to speak with original Wicked Broadway cast members Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer at the recent premiere of their new project together, the Disney+ musical...
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- Meredith B. Kile
- A Showmance That Led to a Marriage. In the early days of Wicked, love was in the air at Shiz University. Though it was not between the characters audiences most suspected (we see you Gelphie fans!).
- Robert Morse Leaving the Show. Wicked went through a series of shakeups between its San Francisco tryout and Broadway opening, including a handful of dramatic casting changes.
- Kristin Chenoweth Performing While Injured. One of the scariest moments in Wicked's history happened onstage during previews. During the show's out-of-town tryout in San Francisco, star Kristen Chenoweth sustained a serious neck injury.
- The Time the Awards Got Mixed Up. During its first year on Broadway, Wicked was quickly becoming a cultural juggernaut. But for director Joe Mantello, there were still a few bumps in the road after opening night.
Oct 30, 2018 · Norbert Leo Butz, Fiyero Before Wicked, Butz made his Broadway debut replacing in Rent and appearing in Thou Shalt Not, which earned him his first Tony nomination.
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Norbert Leo Butz talks with Joelle Garguilo and Dahiana Pérez about his solo show at 54 Below, his new album, and the 20th anniversary of “Wicked.”