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BIO

Willemijn is renowned worldwide for her portrayal of the Elphaba character in the musical Wicked, according to the BBC 'one of the most iconic roles in modern musical theatre'. She is the only actress to have performed the role in three languages and in four countries, apart from Germany and the Netherlands she made her debut as Elphaba on Broadway and West End. This role she played over 2,000 times, and it got her several major awards. Her portrayal can be heard on the Original German Cast recording of Wicked.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Elphaba [Replacement]

Elphaba [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2015
Paulina

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]


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International WICKED Star Willemijn Verkaik Lends Voice to Idina Menzel in German & Dutch Film Dubs

Willemijn Verkaik has once again lent her powerful voice to Idina Menzel in the German and Dutch adaptations of the Wicked film. Verkaik, who originated the role of Elphaba in the Dutch and German productions, returns to OZ dubbing a cameo sequence during 'One Short Day.'
Review: & JULIA at Stage Operettenhaus Hamburg

Am 17.11.2024 hatte ich das Vergnügen, „& Julia“ im Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg zu erleben – und was für ein Erlebnis das war! Schon die ersten Töne versetzten das Publikum in Hochstimmung, und diese Energie hielt bis zur letzten Zugabe an. Das Musical ist eine freche, moderne Neuinterpretation von Shakespeares Klassiker, die nicht nur Julias Geschichte in den Mittelpunkt rückt, sondern auch den Mut feiert, das eigene Leben selbstbestimmt zu gestalten.
Video: First Look at & JULIET in Germany With Willemijn Verkaik & More

Watch a first look at & Juliet in Germany! The production stars Willemijn Verkaik – who appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked – as Anne Hathaway. Watch videos of 'Roar' and 'Blow' from the production.
Review: & JULIA at Stage Operettenhaus Hamburg

Do we need a Musical packed with Hits from Max Martin ( Producer/ Songwriter for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Pink, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Celine Dion, and many others)?
Willemijn Verkaik Celebrates Her 25th Anniversary With an Exclusive Concert in DeLaMar

Willemijn Verkaik celebrates her 25th anniversary with an exclusive concert at DeLaMar. Join the renowned musical theater star for a special evening of performances marking her illustrious career.
Video: Meet the Cast of & JULIA in Germany, With Willemijn Verkaik and More

 Stage Entertainment has announced the full cast for & JULIET in Hamburg. For this translated production, the title has been renamed to & JULIA, to be consistent with the German translation of the Shakespeare play which inspired the musical. Meet the cast in this new video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Willemijn Verkaik & More Will Lead & JULIET in Germany

Stage Entertainment has announced the cast of & JULIET in Hamburg. For this translated production, the title has been renamed to & JULIA, to be consistent with the German translation of the Shakespeare play which inspired the musical.
Foto: Erster Blick auf Willemijn Verkaik in Disneys DIE EISKÖNIGIN

Mit der 1.000. Show erreicht Disneys DIE EISKÖNIGIN einen sensationellen Meilenstein und überholt die Laufzeit aller anderen bisher im Stage Theater an der Elbe gespielten Shows. Noch bis zum 29. September ist Disneys DIE EISKÖNIGIN in Hamburg zu sehen, dann zieht das Musical nach Stuttgart ins Stage Apollo Theater.
Video: Willemijn Verkaik & Abla Alaoui Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from FROZEN in Hamburg

Watch as Willemijn Verkaik (Elsa) and Abla Alaoui (Anna) sing 'I Can't Lose You' from the German production of Disney's Frozen. The actresses began their run in the production, now in its second year, on October 18th, 2023.
Feature: The Best of Musicals Op Zaterdag 29 Juni 2024 in De Ziggo Dome!

Zaterdag 29 juni komt The Best of Musicals naar de Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The Best of Musicals belooft een onvergetelijke show te worden, waar musicals en concertbeleving samenkomen in een unieke en betoverende ervaring. De grootste musicalhits komen voorbij uit moderne klassiekers zoals Les Misérables, Wicked, Frozen en Sister Act; pop- & rockmusicals als We Will Rock You, Dreamgirls en Jesus Christ Superstar. Ook zijn er exclusieve previews uit nieuwe wereldhits als Dear Evan Hansen en nog veel meer. The Best of Musicals, met een groot live-orkest en spectaculair videodecor, neemt de bezoeker mee op een reis door de meest geliefde en iconische musicalnummers. Er zijn twee shows om 15:00 uur en 20:00 uur waarbij de nummers afwisselend in het Engels en Nederlands worden gezongen. Kaarten zijn nu te boeken via www.bestofmusicals.nl 
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Winners include Ronacher Wien and more!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Austria Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS, KASIMIR UND KAROLINE, Raimund Theater Wien & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS, KASIMIR UND KAROLINE, Raimund Theater Wien & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Austria Awards December 5th Standings; ROCK ME AMADEUS Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; KASIMIR UND KAROLINE Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards; ROCK ME AMADEUS Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Feature: JAMAI TOEGEVOEGD AAN LINE-UP DISNEY100 IN CONCERT!

Op woensdag 27 en donderdag 28 december viert Disney het 100-jarig bestaan met vier shows van Disney100 in Concert in de Ziggo Dome Amsterdam. Jamai is toegevoegd aan de line-up en daarmee is deze compleet. Jamai Loman, Willemijn Verkaik, Vajèn van den Bosch, April Darby, Stanley Burleson en Jonathan Vroege zingen de grootste klassiekers uit 100 jaar Disney repertoire. Samen met een groot live-orkest onder leiding van Maurice Luttikhuis worden de Disney hits gezongen met uiteraard de iconische filmbeelden op een groot scherm. De concerten zijn bijna uitverkocht, voor de laatste kaarten: www.disneyinconcert.nl
Feature: TWEE EXTRA CONCERTEN VOOR DISNEY 100 IN CONCERT!

Wegens groot succes zijn er twee extra concerten van Disney 100 in Concert toegevoegd; op woensdag 27 december om 19:30 uur en donderdag 28 december om 12:00 uur in de Ziggo Dome Amsterdam. De kaartverkoop voor de extra shows is geopend. Afgelopen week werd bekend dat Willemijn Verkaik (originele stem van Elsa uit Frozen), Vajèn van den Bosch (originele stem van Vaiana in de gelijknamige film en Mirabel in Encanto), April Darby (Nederlandse stem van Nala in de live actionfilm The Lion King) en Stanley Burleson (onlangs te zien als de Geest in de musical Aladdin & stem van Facilier in De Prinses en de Kikker) de grootste hits gaan zingen uit het omvangrijke Disney repertoire. Er zullen op een later moment nog meer artiesten bekendgemaakt worden. Voor meer informatie en de kaartverkoop: www.disneyinconcert.nl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Willemijn Verkaik been in?

Willemijn Verkaik has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Willemijn Verkaik been in?

Willemijn Verkaik has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Willemijn Verkaik's first West End show?

Willemijn Verkaik's first West End show was Women On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown which opened in 2015

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