Pantages Theatre Wicked Cast Lineup Announced
- 01. Who's playing who - at a glance
- 02. Full company and ensemble
- 03. Performance dates and schedule
- 04. Why these cast choices matter
- 05. Historical context at the Pantages
- 06. Ticketing and day-of-show options
- 07. Notable quotes and press notes
- 08. Practical verification checklist
- 09. Quick reference - principal cast (compact)
Current Pantages Wicked cast: For the Pantages Theatre holiday engagement (Dec 4, 2024 - Feb 2, 2025) the principal cast lists Lauren Samuels as Elphaba and Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda, with Xavier McKinnon as Fiyero, Aymee Garcia as Madame Morrible, Blake Hammond as The Wizard, Erica Ito as Nessarose and Alex Vinh as Boq.
Who's playing who - at a glance
The following table gives the core principal roles and the performers announced for the Hollywood Pantages limited run in winter 2024-2025; these names reflect the official touring-company announcement for that engagement.
| Role | Performer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elphaba | Lauren Samuels | Lead; principal for the Pantages engagement (Dec 4, 2024 start). |
| Glinda | Austen Danielle Bohmer | Principal Glinda for the announced run. |
| Fiyero | Xavier McKinnon | Touring-company Fiyero assigned to the Pantages dates. |
| Madame Morrible | Aymee Garcia | Principal casting as published in the Pantages announcement. |
| The Wizard | Blake Hammond | Announced as the Wizard for the Hollywood engagement. |
| Nessarose | Erica Ito | Principal ensemble role listed in the company announcement. |
| Boq | Alex Vinh | Listed as Boq in the Pantages cast list. |
Full company and ensemble
The announced company for the Pantages engagement included a 30+ member ensemble combining principals, swings, and local hires; notable ensemble names listed were Carly Augenstein, Jennifer Mariela Bermeo, and Justin Wirick among others.
- The company size reported for the run totaled roughly 35 performers including principals and ensemble.
- Several regional and touring performers filled labeled swings and standbys to cover nightly variations and illnesses.
- Local equity hires supplemented the touring core to meet the Pantages' union and housing window requirements.
Performance dates and schedule
The Pantages run was scheduled from December 4, 2024 through February 2, 2025, with typical Broadway-in-Hollywood performance patterns of Tuesday-Thursday evenings, Friday and Saturday evening performances, plus matinees on Saturday and Sunday.
- Run start: December 4, 2024 (opening week announcements and press).
- Regular schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 1pm & 6:30pm (subject to holiday changes).
- Run end: February 2, 2025 (final advertised performance date for that engagement).
Why these cast choices matter
The casting of Lauren Samuels as Elphaba brought a performer with established credit in major productions and a vocal profile suited to the role's demands, aligning with producers' preference for seasoned Elphabas on large venues like Pantages.
The producers paired Samuels with Austen Danielle Bohmer to preserve the classic Elphaba-Glinda vocal and stage chemistry that drives advance sales, a proven commercial approach for touring stops in large markets.
Historical context at the Pantages
Wicked has returned repeatedly to the Hollywood Pantages over more than a decade; previous Pantages runs include 2005-2006, extended engagements (2011-2012), and holiday-season tours such as the 2014-2015 and 2022 engagements.
The Pantages' long association with Wicked made the theatre a predictable stop for the national tour and special holiday engagements, helping it achieve repeat sell-outs and record seasonal grosses in multiple years.
Ticketing and day-of-show options
Standard advance tickets were sold through BroadwayInHollywood and Ticketmaster for the Pantages engagement; historically the theatre also runs a day-of-show lottery for discounted seats (common practice for Wicked at Pantages).
Participants who prefer discount options should monitor official lottery windows two hours before curtain and check trusted resale platforms for secondary inventory on performance days.
Notable quotes and press notes
Press coverage announcing the Pantages casting highlighted the principals and emphasized the holiday-season box-office strategy; coverage reiterated the run dates and urged early booking for peak-season performances.
"WICKED will return to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited nine-week run," the announcement stated, underscoring the limited availability for the holiday window.
Practical verification checklist
Before buying or planning travel, verify performance-specific casting and schedule using the official Broadway-in-Hollywood or Pantages pages; press outlets are accurate at announcement but nightly casts are confirmed by house notices and box-office postings.
- Check the official Pantages (BroadwayInHollywood) listing for daily cast updates.
- Confirm showtime variations for holiday weeks and matinees.
- Use house lottery if you're flexible; it's historically available for many Pantages Wicked performances.
Quick reference - principal cast (compact)
This compact list is formatted for quick extraction and local planning: Samuels as Elphaba, Bohmer as Glinda, McKinnon as Fiyero, Garcia as Madame Morrible, Hammond as the Wizard, Ito as Nessarose, Vinh as Boq.
- Elphaba - Lauren Samuels.
- Glinda - Austen Danielle Bohmer.
- Fiyero - Xavier McKinnon.
- Madame Morrible - Aymee Garcia.
- The Wizard - Blake Hammond.
- Nessarose - Erica Ito.
- Boq - Alex Vinh.
What are the most common questions about Pantages Theatre Wicked Cast Lineup Announced?
How accurate is this cast list?
The list above reflects the official company announcement for the Pantages holiday engagement published by Broadway tour and regional press in early December 2024; however, last-minute replacements, understudy substitutions, and cast changes can occur and are not uncommon during touring runs.
Can the cast change during the run?
Yes. Producers regularly designate understudies and swings who may step into principal roles on short notice; press releases or house programs list official standbys and alternates for each engagement.
Where did this information come from?
The cast and schedule details above are drawn from the official Pantages/Broadway-in-Hollywood cast announcement and multiple theatre-coverage outlets reporting on the Pantages holiday engagement.
What if I need the nightly cast or understudy info?
Contact the Pantages box office or consult the house program and posted notices the day of performance for exact understudy and nightly cast confirmations; official house sources provide the most up-to-date substitutions.