In the film, Broadway fans and newcomers get to see how Elphaba was brought up as a child. Because she has green skin, she is ...

The question of Elphaba’s real father is central to her identity in the story. Although Frexpar Thropp raises her as his daughter, her true father is the Wizard of Oz. This revelation plays a ...

You're in for a wild ride here. If you've watched Part One you will know that Elphaba considers the Mayor of Munchkinland, Frexspar Thropp, to be her father. However, given that you're reading ...

Wicked's opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked' immediately sets up that the identity of Elphaba's father is a mystery. The song introduces Frexspar and Melena Thropp as Elphaba's parents but ...

If you’ve seen the musical, however, you already know what’s coming—like, for example, the revelation about Elphaba’s real father. If you don’t want to wait for Part 2, read on to learn ...

One of the mysteries hanging over from Wicked is who Elphaba's real father is, because we know it isn't Governor Thropp (Andy Nyman). It takes until near the end of the musical to reveal that ...

Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo tells "CBS Mornings" how Elphaba from "Wicked' has matured ahead of Erivo hosting the 78th ...

Elphaba admits her father loathes her because it’s all her fault that her mother is dead and her sister Nessarose is a woman with paraplegia. Why? Because Elphaba was born with green skin ...

The actress, who portrays Elphaba in the beloved musical film ... Erivo experienced a fractured relationship with her father, who disowned her and her sister when she was 16.