Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you! Now is your chance to be face-to-face (virtually!) Lissa 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. 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. Lissa DeGuzman is thrilling audiences as Elphaba on the National Tour of, on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of. Recent credits include Disney's Freaky Friday at La Jolla Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse and The Alley Theatre, and Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney World. The Rupert Holmes play begins a sold-out engagement at Florida's Delray Beach Playhouse February 15. Jennafer Newberry as Glinda and Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked. October 21, 2022, By A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you. Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after recently appearing in Disneys Aladdin and King Kong on Broadway. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. These videos are yours to keep, share, and replay as many times as you want. December 19, 2022, By Leah Putnam Michael Wiltbank And as we do the show multiple times, were constantly finding those dimensions you were talking about. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendshipsuntil the world decides to call one "good," and the other one "wicked. | (That would have been right after the Tony Awards.) December 15, 2022, By Logan Culwell-Block 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. Each setting is different so different jokes will land in certain cities and some jokes wont land. When they cast you, were they looking at you as a pair? as Satine. John Bolton will play the role of The Wizard. 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. Do you have to filter out previous Elphabas and Glindas, the Idinas and the Kristins and all the others, when youre creating your version? | Please prepare a list of at least 10 questions in advance of the session. You both really put your stamp on these roles, and as a result, we are able to see all sorts of different dimensions for people like me who keep going back to see Wickedagain and again to glimpse new dimensions in the characters and in the relationship. Lissa deGuzman as Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked. Lizza: Both. But when the pandemic hit, deGuzman suddenly found herself out of work. https://t.co/n6xs5tQgOQ" WICKED is a wily piece of pop. When you enter the rehearsal room, you re-learn the songs, or you learn them from the ground up. Im also really fortunate because my husband and my dog travel with me. Special Features Swing Siblings: How Lissa and Mathew deGuzman Came to Cover the Full Ensemble of Aladdins National Tour We ask them who got the offer Lissa Deguzman. WebSee also. Youre just one click away from getting a personalized video shoutout from a Broadway star! Logan Culwell-Block The tour launched in September 2022 in Irving, Texas. 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. For Wauwatosa native and musical theateractress Lissa deGuzman, this means getting back to the work she loves. | The show runs through January 22nd in the Opera House at Kennedy Center. February 14, 2023, By Montego Glover, Stephanie J. is excited to connect with fans and theater lovers to share stories and experiences. | The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a different angle. Follies (Sep 12, 2011 - Jan 22, 2012) Swing: Mathew deGuzman. She has also toured in Irving Berlin's White Christmas and appeared Off-Broadway in The Fantasticks at the Jerry Orbach Theatre, Heartbreak House at Theatre Row and Pacific Overtures at Classic Stage Company. "It's a really special show because everyone truly can connect with it," deGuzman said. They were then joined by Michael James Scott as the Genie, who led the cast into Times Square to perform 'Friend Like Me'. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The pandemic has meant a complete change in the way of life for many people and performing artists are no exception. However, deGuzman's makeup artist likes to take her time, applying dabs of dark green here and there with flecks of purple to add depth and texture. Other credits include King Kong on Broadway and Jasmine in the First national tour of Disneys Aladdin. February 16, 2023, By 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! 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. A host of actors join the national tour of the international hit musical, now in Spokane. "When everything happened, and when the phone calls were coming in saying that we can't come in (person) anymore, that was our first thought," Yunus said. You have to acclimate your body to elevation levels, dryness, allergies, and seasonal changes.". Sahi Padmanabhan can be reached at (262) 259-9603 or [email protected]. | Leah Putnam, February 8, 2023, By Logan Culwell-Block The hit Broadway musical Wicked is officially coming to the big screen! For more information about Wicked, please visit www.WickedTheMusical.com. We guarantee that no two videos are alike and each message will be genuine and personal for all of our fans. December 6, 2022, By An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The Ain't Too Proud and Devil Wears Prada star will be the U.S. tour's new Fiyero beginning in February. You tend to get weird looks from people not familiar with the show, but you have to embrace it.". The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars Jennafer:To my knowledge, hey dont audition people together. | Michael Wiltbank Lissa is excited to connect with fans and theater lovers to share stories and experiences! Isabella Esler, Justin Collette, Britney Coleman, and Will Burton star in the North American tour, which began December 1. Jennafer: I grew up with the soundtrack, so I think vocally my performance is paying homage to what I heard Kristin Chenoweth do vocally. The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. | Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle. All the time. I think its a balance. But I truly would name every song in the show . I get to eat the food, meet the people, and learn how [they] live, and thats really exciting to me. Casting is by the Telsey Office.The musical, which reopened on Broadway September 14, 2021, following the pandemic shutdown, is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone. Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites. "It fed my dream of wanting to sing, act and dance, so making the cast really became my ultimate dream. Privacy Policy | Jinkx Monsoon Announces 'Everything at Stake' Tour Dates, The Irish Tenors to Launch 25th Anniversary Tour Of North America, Photos: First Look at Columbus Children's Theatre's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL to Visit More Than 60 Cities on 2023 U.S. TOUR, Being an African American we celebrate our Blackness 24/7, 365. The new agreement raises actors' wages, expands paid sick leave, and more. Its an amazing challenge to live out of two suitcases. WebView Lissa Deguzman's record in Milwaukee, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Leah Putnam February 13, 2023, By Jennafer: In each city, you think, Are you sniffing? Understudy: Lissa deGuzman. Logan Culwell-Block Well, heres an open invitation to see the glory that is being POC. | The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. 1,676 | Andrew Gans, Because you are enough for it. | Musical Now every time she performs songs like "Defying Gravity" and "For Good," she can't help wondering about the impact she might be making on someone. The queens of the musical's 'Aragon' North American tour will star, including Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Olivia Donalson, and more. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. She made her Welcome to 1013 Music Reviews, your new home for concert and event reviews. I am heartbroken in this scene!. ", With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical of the decade," and by Time Magazine as "a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage." The non-Equity tour, which launched earlier this month in Utica, New York, currently plays Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. 19.1K followers. 2023 Broadway Plus All rights reserved, western sky! Lizza: Thats a really good question I love that! November 4, 2022, By As actors, how do you balance the arcs? Copyright 1991-2023 Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lizza:Touring is almost a lifestyle. "Not only do you get to watch an artist do their thing, but you get to interact with them," deGuzman said. That's what's cool about Sing for Hope and (Open Arts). January 17, 2023, By Chaos erupts. Previous Wicked Orpheum Theater Minneapolis MN July 30th 2022. The Broadway alum will make his company debut in Texas next month. "I really love working with people, and the aspect of an entire company coming together to create a show is so electric and so amazing," deGuzman said. Michael Wiltbank Lizza: Theres another layer of thatthere moments in my songs when I can hear Jennafer offstage listening and cheering at the end, and Jennafer can hear me cheering during her songs. WebKing Kong (Nov 08, 2018 - Aug 18, 2019) Performer: Lissa deGuzman. Featuring music and lyrics by Emma Lively and Tyler Beatie, 'Break Through The Dark' is the fourth song streaming now. with a Broadway star! But they do keep in mind the vibes that both women have. Andrew Gans His film and television credits include She Hate Me, 25th Hour, One Fine Day, "Billions," "Bull," "Blue Bloods," "The Affair," "Fosse/Verdon," "Ugly Betty," "Dr. Death" and "The Following." Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin - smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. READ: 11 Elphabas Reflect on Playing Broadway's Not-So-Wicked Witch. But, while audiences can't go to the artists, the artists are finding ways to use technology to bring the arts to theiraudiences. October 11, 2022, By | | Whats a better way to learn about a country than to visit these cities and live there for a few weeks? Enjoy singing, dancing, history and poetry like youve never seen before.. December 19, 2022, By It could be very easy for someone to say, Well, I always did it this way, but Im just really grateful that we have that. What do you like about it, and what are the particular challenges? John Bolton will play the role of The Wizard. Lives hang in the balance. 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. Jennafer received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Additionally, WICKED will perform matinees at 1 p.m. May 22, May 29, and June 5; 2 p.m. May 19, 21, 28, and June 4; and 6:30 p.m. May 22, May 29, and June 5. Some nights, its Defying Gravity, and Im really just watching but then theres something really special about when were singing Defying Gravity together and thats really special to me. 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! Concerts begin at 8 pm. Sing for Hope founders Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus said that a major reason for creatingthevirtual platform is to help reconnect artists and audiences. Bliss is releasing songs from the show on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your music. Atlantic Records has released the single from the musical penned by Morissette and Diablo Cody. the Musical. 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. Heres your chance to join a Broadway artist in their private virtual coaching studio for a personalized, one-on-one lesson! When it closes, the touring production of the Tony-winning musical will have played 104 engagements. Kit Bix is a writer, educator, theatre artist, and producer in the Twin Cities. Luis Salgado directs and choreographs the non-Equity tour of the biomusical. Leah Putnam Jennafer: I saw it in 2004 on Broadway Id guess in August. His Broadway creditsincludeAnastasia, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames at Sea, Curtains, Monty Pythons Spamalot, Contact, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Damn Yankees. Standard Ticket Terms | Were grateful that we are there for each other through the entire show. The hit musical is currently playing the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. 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