I love her comments about touring and how she felt it as a form of patriotism that's not rooted in politics, but is purely sharing art! Such a beautiful perspective I've never thought of.
Mary Kate absolutely BLEW me away when I saw Wicked a couple of months ago. Oh my gosh. :o I hope she keeps getting more attention through press because she’s incredible!!!
Mary Kate is Elphaba personified. Saw her in Wicked on tour and instant fan of the show and her! I recently went to NYC for the first time and had to see Wicked on Broadway with MK as Elphaba (11-9-24) and again she was amazing!
Mary Kate is so spot on and correct about the ancestry with the culture of Ireland and how music is so valuable to culture. I love it. Love how she’s so connected to her ethnicity. This was a beautiful interview.
Unfortunately, not surprising. I suspect there are a few Wicked Broadway actresses who felt a little slighted which is probably part of why Cynthia and Ariana made a pact to take care of each other and have each other‘s back. I’m sure there’s some real hate out there. I’m glad the film adaptation is so successful. The numbers don’t lie.
I was fortunate to see Mary Kate Morrissey in November right before seeing the movie. She’s an amazing Elphaba in both singing and acting parts. It’s great to know that after 20+ years on Broadway, Wicked continues to cast great actors in the show. Go see her before she leaves the show in March.
We are seeing her show this weekend in NYC. I hope we get to see Mary Kate as Elphaba and not the standby. She went to school with our kids. So nice to see her success!
I saw her on Broadway in August this year, and she’s hands down one of my favorite Elphabas. Even in the green makeup, I thought she really looked like my sister. Now, seeing her without it and knowing she has an Irish background, she looks even more like her! We’re from Ireland too.
What a fantastic interview! I could have listened for hours. I saw Wicked for the first time in November 2023, and Mary Kate was Elphaba that night. Her performance has stayed with me ever since. My admiration of her and her dedication to her craft continues to grow. As you brought up in the interview (18:39), she is MY Elphaba. 💚 My hope is to get back to NYC before she's moved on. Very cool to hear about her Irish heritage. I live on East Coast of Canada, majority of population is Irish descent. We grew up with same music. ☺️🍀
And as one of the few who does know how hard it is, it’s weird to not use this moment as a chance to build them up given her shared experience. But instead she chose to be weirdly shady and dismissive?
October 15th 2024 - Wicked with MK Morrissey and Alexandra Socha, the first Broadway show of my life. Cried multiple times, the moment she was in the sky was magical, with the opal lights on her. Changed my life
As I’m in the UK, I won’t get to see Mary Kate in the role, but I’ve love the Positively Emerald series and have really enjoyed this interview with MK. Wicked is my favourite musical theatre show and I will get to NYC to see it in the next couple of years. It would have been wonderful to see MK perform. I’ve seen both the West End and the touring productions here in UK and was a weeping mess at points in both. It’s such an emotive show to connect with. Good luck MK with whatever you do next!
When I moved to the East coast Mary Kate has been the only Elphaba that I have seen in the Gershwin. The first time she was understudy, second time was when she was leading the role.
They did that for Frozen 2 at the Oscars! Brought in singers from around the world to sing in their own language, which included a lot of musical theater talent from around the world, like Willemijn Verkaik (Elsa & Elphaba) from the Netherlands 😊
The movie was so good! The emotion that Arianna Grande has in the first like 8 minutes was phenomenal. Love Mary Kate so much! Been listening to the Lizzie Borden musical soundtrack on repeat.
Stages were traditionally set at an angle so that more people can see the action from the back to the front of the stage. For example, in crowd scenes, a lot of actors' faces would be blocked if the stage was completely level.
Hi I’m not really familiar with the broadway workings, but is there a reason for the contracts to only last a year ? And also can she play the role again in the future ??
Each show has a different contract - the lion king will hire people to play the same role for as long as they want (some ppl have been there since the show started) - but Wicked is such a difficult show for the two leads, that they make the contract one year. The actors have to be hermetic during their run of the show. It’s also good publicity for the show that they constantly have new blood and the show is always feeling fresh.
@ have you seen the show?? They use multiple Tinas in a week for a reason and no Tina does 2 in the same day. Physically, vocally AND mentally that role is harder than elphaba.
@pfftxoxo1502 elphaba is difficult for the exact opposite reason- YOU DONT take turns or shifts, and your standby is just there in case of emergencies, so in performing 8 times a week and getting greened out twice per show, the role takes over your life 😊
It’s not. Don’t do this to yourself. One real song in act 1, then few duets… if you need to count Gravity, then 2 real songs, but her part is short. Act 2, one real song, couple light duets. The Phantom, famous for having it easy compared to Christine, has a more demanding role.
I mean there are plenty of other difficult high belty roles w alot of stage time, like eva peron or perhaps an elle woods but there is such a strong case to say that elphaba is one of the hardest roles out there
You mad bro? This a widely accepted fact on Broadway. Your ill-informed opinion doesn't change that. From the number of songs she sings (many with crazy high belting) to the amount of stage time, and every minute off stage spent with a team changing costumes and touching up the green makeup, to the physical track of running around the Gershwin, down staircases for trapdoor entrances, etc. The stamina to do that 8 times a week is unreal.
As I’m in the UK, I won’t get to see Mary Kate in the role, but I’ve love the Positively Emerald series and have really enjoyed this interview with MK. Wicked is my favourite musical theatre show and I will get to NYC to see it in the next couple of years. It would have been wonderful to see MK perform. I’ve seen both the West End and the touring productions here in UK and was a weeping mess at points in both. It’s such an emotive show to connect with. Good luck MK with whatever you do next!
I was lucky enough to have seen Mary Kate play Elphaba in October of 2024. She is incredible, insanely talented. Great interview.
Thank you so much - she’s absolutely incredible ❤
I love her comments about touring and how she felt it as a form of patriotism that's not rooted in politics, but is purely sharing art! Such a beautiful perspective I've never thought of.
Agree! so amazing
Mary Kate absolutely BLEW me away when I saw Wicked a couple of months ago. Oh my gosh. :o I hope she keeps getting more attention through press because she’s incredible!!!
Y'all we really need more enthusiastic interviews, like this one! Your respect for Mary Kate shines through. Thank you for this
Thank you so much 🙏🩵 new interviews every Wednesday, your support means the world to me
Mary Kate is Elphaba personified. Saw her in Wicked on tour and instant fan of the show and her! I recently went to NYC for the first time and had to see Wicked on Broadway with MK as Elphaba (11-9-24) and again she was amazing!
Mary Kate is so spot on and correct about the ancestry with the culture of Ireland and how music is so valuable to culture. I love it. Love how she’s so connected to her ethnicity. This was a beautiful interview.
Thank you so much 🙏🩵 new interviews every Wednesday, your support means the world to me
It felt kinda weird to mention and praise everyone in the movie but to not mention cynthia once as a fellow Elphaba...
Unfortunately, not surprising. I suspect there are a few Wicked Broadway actresses who felt a little slighted which is probably part of why Cynthia and Ariana made a pact to take care of each other and have each other‘s back. I’m sure there’s some real hate out there. I’m glad the film adaptation is so successful. The numbers don’t lie.
@@tusher3587 wait why don't they like Cynthia??
Her and Cynthia have publicly shared love for one another on social media multiple times!
RIGHTTTT
I was fortunate to see Mary Kate Morrissey in November right before seeing the movie. She’s an amazing Elphaba in both singing and acting parts. It’s great to know that after 20+ years on Broadway, Wicked continues to cast great actors in the show. Go see her before she leaves the show in March.
We are seeing her show this weekend in NYC. I hope we get to see Mary Kate as Elphaba and not the standby. She went to school with our kids. So nice to see her success!
First saw Wicked 2013 on Broadway and have been every year since and it’s such and amazing show. Have always been blown away by the cast every time!
I saw her on Broadway in August this year, and she’s hands down one of my favorite Elphabas. Even in the green makeup, I thought she really looked like my sister. Now, seeing her without it and knowing she has an Irish background, she looks even more like her! We’re from Ireland too.
what a treat, thank you so much for posting it!
Thank you ❤❤
What a fantastic interview! I could have listened for hours. I saw Wicked for the first time in November 2023, and Mary Kate was Elphaba that night. Her performance has stayed with me ever since. My admiration of her and her dedication to her craft continues to grow. As you brought up in the interview (18:39), she is MY Elphaba. 💚 My hope is to get back to NYC before she's moved on.
Very cool to hear about her Irish heritage. I live on East Coast of Canada, majority of population is Irish descent. We grew up with same music. ☺️🍀
I love this 💚💚 MK is incredible - she’s a true force in the world of theatre 🪄
Every single time MK speaks I’m reminded of why I love theatre!!😭
I love this
And as one of the few who does know how hard it is, it’s weird to not use this moment as a chance to build them up given her shared experience. But instead she chose to be weirdly shady and dismissive?
October 15th 2024 - Wicked with MK Morrissey and Alexandra Socha, the first Broadway show of my life. Cried multiple times, the moment she was in the sky was magical, with the opal lights on her. Changed my life
As I’m in the UK, I won’t get to see Mary Kate in the role, but I’ve love the Positively Emerald series and have really enjoyed this interview with MK. Wicked is my favourite musical theatre show and I will get to NYC to see it in the next couple of years. It would have been wonderful to see MK perform. I’ve seen both the West End and the touring productions here in UK and was a weeping mess at points in both. It’s such an emotive show to connect with. Good luck MK with whatever you do next!
Mary Kay and Sasha will always be my fav’s. So glad I got to see them last month just before the movie came out.
My daughter and I saw her as Elphaba in September and loved it, thanks for owning the role!
MKM is my forever Elphie! Love from the Philippines 💚🖤
❤❤❤❤
Saw her December of 2017 in Chicago and she was so perfect ❤
i’m from el paso 🥲 such a sweet moment hearing about it from mkm
I saw her in April! She slayed every note
such a great interview!!
Saw Mary Kate 21 years to the date after I saw Wicked the first time and she was incredible 💚🩷✨
When I moved to the East coast Mary Kate has been the only Elphaba that I have seen in the Gershwin. The first time she was understudy, second time was when she was leading the role.
Love this interview!!
They did that for Frozen 2 at the Oscars! Brought in singers from around the world to sing in their own language, which included a lot of musical theater talent from around the world, like Willemijn Verkaik (Elsa & Elphaba) from the Netherlands 😊
She’s amazing. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The movie was so good! The emotion that Arianna Grande has in the first like 8 minutes was phenomenal. Love Mary Kate so much! Been listening to the Lizzie Borden musical soundtrack on repeat.
I NEED THE BRANDI CARLILE MUSICAL NOW PLEASE
Also, MK is swiftly becoming my favorite elphie 💚
no Cynthia mention is weird, must have not gotten the part 😂
This is my #1 elphie!
Why is the stage at the Gershwin theatre at an angle? Does anyone know?
Stages were traditionally set at an angle so that more people can see the action from the back to the front of the stage. For example, in crowd scenes, a lot of actors' faces would be blocked if the stage was completely level.
Loved the podcast....I was just wondering that is there any chance for me to work with you as a video editor?
Hi I’m not really familiar with the broadway workings, but is there a reason for the contracts to only last a year ? And also can she play the role again in the future ??
Each show has a different contract - the lion king will hire people to play the same role for as long as they want (some ppl have been there since the show started) - but Wicked is such a difficult show for the two leads, that they make the contract one year. The actors have to be hermetic during their run of the show. It’s also good publicity for the show that they constantly have new blood and the show is always feeling fresh.
The theater in El Paso is the Plaza Theater!
Kim of Miss Saigon is pretty difficult too
Tina turner was the hardest role for a woman on broadway.
How do you not mention Cynthia at least once? I don’t know, it’s giving jealousy to me. ??
MK is the best!!! ❤️
I'm sad I'll never see her as Elphaba by the time I get enough money to fly to new york :(
I believe it
I want to be on Broadway
Making it my current life purpose to see MKM as Elphaba on Wicked in the next 3 months
"the hardest role" tina turner musical says hello
No 😂
@ have you seen the show?? They use multiple Tinas in a week for a reason and no Tina does 2 in the same day. Physically, vocally AND mentally that role is harder than elphaba.
@pfftxoxo1502 elphaba is difficult for the exact opposite reason- YOU DONT take turns or shifts, and your standby is just there in case of emergencies, so in performing 8 times a week and getting greened out twice per show, the role takes over your life 😊
well no....
**eLpHAbA Is THe HaRDeST RoLE tO PLaY**
It’s not. Don’t do this to yourself.
One real song in act 1, then few duets… if you need to count Gravity, then 2 real songs, but her part is short.
Act 2, one real song, couple light duets.
The Phantom, famous for having it easy compared to Christine, has a more demanding role.
it really is... lol
I mean there are plenty of other difficult high belty roles w alot of stage time, like eva peron or perhaps an elle woods but there is such a strong case to say that elphaba is one of the hardest roles out there
You mad bro? This a widely accepted fact on Broadway. Your ill-informed opinion doesn't change that. From the number of songs she sings (many with crazy high belting) to the amount of stage time, and every minute off stage spent with a team changing costumes and touching up the green makeup, to the physical track of running around the Gershwin, down staircases for trapdoor entrances, etc. The stamina to do that 8 times a week is unreal.
Defying Gravity*
As I’m in the UK, I won’t get to see Mary Kate in the role, but I’ve love the Positively Emerald series and have really enjoyed this interview with MK. Wicked is my favourite musical theatre show and I will get to NYC to see it in the next couple of years. It would have been wonderful to see MK perform. I’ve seen both the West End and the touring productions here in UK and was a weeping mess at points in both. It’s such an emotive show to connect with. Good luck MK with whatever you do next!