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There tend to be differences between the written and the filmed/staged versions of a story. Sometimes the difference may be due to artistic license, in which creators put in their distinct, individual interpretations and marks. At other times, the difference may be due to the limitations of the form of expression. For example, it's easier in the book form of 'Wicked' to have Nessarose born without arms. A film actress may carry off an armless part, through savvy shooting of scenes or through uncomfortable binding or costuming. But it's much more difficult for a stage actress to sustain such an armless part. A film actress knows that the uncomfortable role will be broken down into many, small filmed segments. In contrast, the stage actress must sustain an already physically and vocally taxing role with courage and persistence throughout each and every time on stage for the duration of the entire performance.
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What was the wicked witch of the wests name outside the movie?
Nessarose
Is Nessarose in a wheelchair?
Yes, Nessarose is in a wheelchair, in both the book and the stage versions of 'Wicked'. That's why her sister, Elphaba, wants her to have the Ruby Slippers. The slippers enable Nessarose to walk.
What was the wicked witch's name in Wicked?
In Wicked there are really not any wicked witches, just misunderstood girls with magical powers. Elphaba is a college student who was born green and was loved by no one. Because of this, she was considered misunderstood. Being misunderstood and unloved gave her a bitter feeling and she became the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wicked Witch of the East is Elphaba's younger sister who was once paralyzed. Her name is Nessarose. She becomes wicked in an act of selfishness in trying to save her boyfriend from death. None of the typical witches are wicked. The wicked witch of the west is Elphaba is just missunderstood and that's what the whole musical is about. Then there is Nessarose who is Elphaba's sister but she is seen as the wicked witch of the east because she made a selfish descision to keep her love. Then of course there is Glinda, who isn't really Wicked but very selfish sometimes and a little bit self-centered.
How old is Nessarose?
Role listings for 'Wicked' auditions give Nessarose's age as 20 to 30. She's younger than Elphaba, whose age is given as 20 to 35. In the book, Nessarose is born 3 years after Elphaba. Elphaba is around 17 when she attends Shiz University.
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
