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Cristy Candler Begins Performances as Wicked's Nessarose, Jan. 10

By: Jan. 03, 2006
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On January 10th, Cristy Candler will take over as Nessarose in the Broadway company of Wicked. Candler will begin performances as Elphaba's estranged sister the same day that Eden Espinosa, Carol Kane and Derrick Williams become the new Elphaba, Madame Morrible and Fiyero, respectively.

Candler, who created the role of the Witch's Mother in Wicked, will succeed Michelle Federer, who has played Nessarose since Wicked's Broadway opening. Candler, who also understudied the role of Nessarose, previously appeared on Broadway in Aida, and off-Broadway in Girlstown and Rubberville.

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Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. "Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch."

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the show boasts music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin) and a book by Winnie Holzman ("My So-Called Life"). The show is directed by Tony award winner Joe Mantello (Assassins, Take Me Out) with musical staging by Tony Award-winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy). Wicked features sets by Tony Award-winner Eugene Lee, costumes by Tony Award-winner Susan Hilferty, lighting by Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony Meola.

Wicked opened at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st St.) on Broadway (where it continues to be the top-grossing show) on October 30th, 2003 with Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth as the respective green and pink witches. Stephanie J. Block and Kendra Kassebaum headline the national tour that is currently circling the country, while the hit Chicago production stars Ana Gasteyer and Kate Reinders; they will be replaced by Kristy Cates and Stacie Morgain Lewis on January 24th. The Broadway company currently features Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty as Elphaba and Glinda.

Wicked tickets can be ordered by calling (212) 307-4100 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.wickedthemusical.com.





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