Broadway’s ‘Wicked’ Features First Full-Time Black Elphaba
Wicked's Broadway run recently made history when the first Black full-time Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, made her debut ...
Meet the first full-time Black Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway: Lencia Kebede
Kebede, a first-generation Ethiopian American from Los Angeles, spent five years touring with 'Hamilton,' most recently in ...
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Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in ...
Lencia Kebede becomes first full-time Black Elphaba in Broadway’s ‘Wicked’
Lencia Kebede has become the first Black woman to take on the role of Elphaba in a full-time capacity in the original stage production.
'Wicked' cast welcomes first Black actor to play Elphaba
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress. Lencia Kebede is now the first Black actor to play ...
Paul Tazewell reacts to becoming the 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design
Paul Tazewell made Oscars history, becoming the first Black man to win the award for best costume design. He answered a ...
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Video: Watch Lencia Kebede Make Broadway History With WICKED Debut
Lencia Kebede made Broadway history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway. Watch a video from her curtain call, which includes a first look at the brand-new, updated wig for ...