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Michelle Federer was the original Nessarose in the Out-of-Town Tryouts on June 10, 2003, then she opened the Broadway production of the musical Wicked on October 30, 2003. Cristy Candler then replaced Federer as Nessarose on January 10, 2006, making her the longest original principal cast...
- 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.
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+...
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Federer returned to the role of Nessarose in Broadway's Wicked with performances beginning August 18, 2009, this time replacing Candler. She ended her return engagement on January 10, 2010, and was replaced by Jenny Fellner. She appeared in The Cottage by Sandy Rustin at the Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York in 2014
Oct 30, 2018 · Michelle Federer, Nessarose. After understudying in several Off-Broadway productions, Federer made her Broadway principal debut in Wicked, creating the role of Nessarose. After leaving the show in ...
Oct 3, 2021 · Michelle Federer originated the role of Nessarose in Wicked, her Broadway debut! In 2006, she was the understudy for Julia Roberts in the roles of Nan and Lina in the original Broadway production ...
