Elphaba Costume from Wicked the Musical

Elphaba's Costume: Wicked In Every Way

Loathing. Unadultrated loathing. For your face, your voice, your clothing.

Now some might say that Elphaba's costume is simply the same as The Wicked Witch of the West from the MGM Musical. And while there are similarities, there are also stark differences. Such as the hat and the detail on the dress. Elphaba's costume has a bit more sex appeal without showing anymore skin than that of Margaret Hamilton's. However, finding a costume that's close to Elphaba's? Not so easy. But let's give it the old Shiz try.

The Distressed Elphaba Costume

This photograph shows Julia Murney in Elphaba's second act costume. Elphaba has been on the run from the Wizard's henchmen and, as a result, her costume has seen some wear and tear. This is one of Elphaba's more intricate costumes.

The dress is said to weigh around 40 lbs., is worth anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 and has a zipper down the back that can be easily replaced.

Another photo of the Act 2 dress with the incomparable Idina Menzel as Elphaba:

The dress is made from dark, patchworked fabrics. You can see a bit of sheen in the contrasting fabric at her waist.

Elphaba's Opening/Act 1 Costume

This is the first costume in which we see Elphaba (unless you're counting infant Elphie - and I'm not). This is a rather normal costume obviously giving the audience a taste of the very ordinary girl she was - save for the greenification that is.

This costume features a very modest cap, her spectacles and she wears her hair in a long braid. This costume and her ballroom wear are probably the most easily reproduced costumes.

Wicked: The Musical Tour Trailer

You can get a good feel for Elphaba's different costumes in the tour trailer. You can also see how the fabric moves with her. Her traditional dress has a lot of movement - allowing her to pick it up and cause it to flare.

Wicked The Musical: Tour Trailer

This is the 2nd trailer for the smash hit broadway musical "WICKED", featuring the first national tour cast. Includes clips from "Popular", "For Good", "One Short Day", and "Defying Gravity". Also includes breif comments from the cast and creators of the show. KEEP YOUR COMMENTS POSITIVE OR THEY WILL BE DELETED. DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF SPAM COMMENTS ON THIS VIDEO, COMMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL/MODERATION.

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Elphaba's Emerald City Costume

This is the costume worn by Elphaba when she visits The Emerald City for the first time with Glinda. In the first photo, she's wearing her green specs. This was a bit in the book that was omitted by the MGM film. When you came to The Emerald City, you had to be fitted with green specs.

Here you can see the bodice and hat a bit better.

A backstage photo of Elphaba which allows you to see the dress from the side:

Elphaba's OZ Dust Ballroom Costume

Elphaba wore this to the OZ Dust Ballroom. Sleeveless with a slanted waistline, a pleated skirt and detail on the bodice, this is probably the most understated of all Elphaba's costumes.

Elphaba actually wears this one under the coat of her school day outfit. She also wears a sweater under the dress when she wears it this way.

Elphaba's Shiz Costume

Elphaba's Shiz uniform isn't one I see talked about all that often.

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Wicked CDs and Books

Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)

The Broadway Soundtrack featuring Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth and Joel Grey.

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/14/2009)

Wicked: The Grimmerie, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical

by: David Cote

This fantastic book has tons of behind the scenes photos.

Amazon Price: $26.40 (as of 07/14/2009)

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

by: Gregory Maguire

The novel on which the musical was based.

Amazon Price: $12.48 (as of 07/14/2009)

Fabulous Elphaba Style Costumes!

These costumes are some of the best I've seen produced lately. Click on any photo for more information.

Wicked Witch Ultimate Elite Collection Adult

Wicked Witch Ultimate Elite Collection Adult

Wicked Witch Elite Collection Adult

Proper Elphaba Shoes!

Shoes. Just a pair of shoes.

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Sexy Pirate/Witch Boots Adult

Sexy Witch Boots with Rhinestone Buckle

Wicked Documentary

In this backstage documentary, Shoshana Bean shows us what the Act 2 dress looks like. The video is a bit grainy, but as you can tell from the video, the dress is heavy, contains a number of different fabrics and is beaded.

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Elphaba Costume Links

Musical Schwartz - Susan Hilferty's Designs for Wicked: This site gives a bit of information about the costume designs for Wicked.

Purchase Wicked Witch of the East Costumes

Don't want to make your own? Use these or simply modify them.

Adult Wicked Witch of the East Costume

Costume includes a full length black polyester dress and cape trimmed in shades of green with jagged edges, and matching hat. Broom not included.
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Do you have any photos of the costume?

Have you made your own? Let me know!

Lensmaster

Fiyero12 wrote

I wish they had more similar Elphaba costumes...Im a boy and I would never dream of getting on, but it would be cool to see one. I could be like, "Hey mom look at this! It looks just like the one in the play!" lol! I can only dream! haha

Posted June 06, 2009

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henzy wrote...

this was the first musical i ever saw and wow.. mindblowing..

Posted June 05, 2009

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x3xsolxdierx3x wrote...

I have yet to see Wicked.......but, definitely want to one day! Great use of pictures to complement this lens :) 5 stars

Posted April 21, 2009

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Lyz wrote

in reply to lisasboutique

Wicked is a wonderful show. From what I know, the show's said to be making the same amount of money as Phantom of the Opera did in it's hay day -- and that's saying something! Considering Phantom is the longest running show in Broadway History, and likely, the biggest money-earner too. Wicked is a powerful story. YOu should see it if you get the chance. :)

Posted April 09, 2009

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Elphaba Thropp wrote

YAY WICKED!!! I soooooooo want to own those costumes someday!!! I wonder how much they would cost, out the door. Hmmmm...

Posted March 19, 2009

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Elphaba Costume from Wicked the Musical

Elphaba's Costume: Wicked In Every Way

The Distressed Elphaba Costume

Elphaba's Opening/Act 1 Costume