Elphaba Thropp (/ ˈɛlfəbə ˈθrɒp / ⓘ) is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Elphaba Thropp, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is the main protagonist of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. She is a reimagining of the Wicked Witch of the …

Dec 2, 2024 · Wicked fans are only just realising what name 'Elphaba' actually means. The name of actress Cynthia Erivo's character is super unique - something which has prompted fans of Wicked to …

Nov 9, 2025 · The actress on performing the new song, her proudest moment (No Good Deed), why she gave Elphaba freckles

Fans of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked and followers of its new cinematic adaptation are rediscovering the intriguing world of Gregory Maguire’s creation, particularly the character Elphaba, …

Elphaba Thropp (/ ˈɛlfəbə ˈθrɒp / ⓘ) is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

And yet, Elphaba is the Wicked Witch of the West – or at least there is enough of Elphaba in the Witch to make her identifiable as such. So how does Elphaba, the political activist who desperately wants …

Nov 25, 2024 · Fans are now digging for even more details about the origins of this beloved story, and some have only just found out the meaning behind the name Elphaba. The name rolls off the tongue …

2 days ago · ‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo revealed whether she would ever dust off Elphaba’s enchanted broom, pointy hat and viral cardigan to reprise her role for the Broadway stage production ...

Nov 23, 2024 · Elphaba's name in Wicked has a deeper meaning that ties back to the author of The Wizard of Oz.