Elphaba Costume from Wicked the Musical

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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

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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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Elphaba's Costume on Flickr 

Best Elphaba Of The Day (In My Opinion) by thesolaris5

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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 11/10/2009) Buy Now

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

This fantastic book has tons of behind the scenes photos.

Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 11/10/2009) Buy Now

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

The novel on which the musical was based.

Amazon Price: $11.52 (as of 11/10/2009) Buy Now

Fabulous Elphaba Style Costumes! 

Wicked Witch Elite Collection Adult Costume

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Wicked Witch Elite Collection Adult Costume



$103.49  $89.99


This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash and stick on black fingernails. Makeup and shoes sold separately.



Wicked Witch Ultimate Elite Collection Adult Costume

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Wicked Witch Ultimate Elite Collection Adult Costume



$114.99  $99.99


This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash, satin lined cape, and stick on black fingernails. Makeup and shoes sold separately.



Wicked Witch Plus Elite Collection Adult Halloween Costume

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Wicked Witch Plus Elite Collection Adult Halloween Costume



$94.99


This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash and stick on black fingernails. Make-up and shoes sold separately.



The Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Adult Costume

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The Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Adult Costume



$45.99  $39.99


Costume includes a full length black polyester dress and cape trimmed in shades of green with jagged edges, and matching hat. Broom not included.



Wicked Witch Broom

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Wicked Witch Broom



$21.84  $18.99


Includes broom. Does not include witch costume. This is an officially licensed Rebel Toons United Trademark Holdings, Inc. product.



Wicked Witch Child

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Wicked Witch Child


Proper Elphaba Shoes! 

Shoes. Just a pair of shoes.

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Sexy Pirate/Witch Boots Adult

Sexy Pirate/Witch Boots Adult



Sexy Witch Boots with Rhinestone Buckle

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
The Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Adult
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

Ashleigh13 wrote

I watched it a couple of nights ago. That was when I fell in love with the music, costumes and cast. I want to watch it again! I'm going as her for halloween!

Reply Posted October 17, 2009

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Elphie Lover wrote

I agree. I LOVE Wicked and am going with my school to see it for my second time. I wish to Elphie too. Im thinking of being her for Halloween if I can find a costume I can afford that is.

Reply Posted October 05, 2009

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dangergirl215 wrote

I tried making the Act II Elphaba costume for Halloween 2008. It turned out pretty good, I think, as people at the Henri David Ball in Philadelphia were pointing and saying, "Elphaba!"
I did the entire thing by hand and it took a month and a half to construct. Crazy amazing! I'm wearing it again this year for Halloween when we go to a Ren. Fest near Houston, TX

Reply Posted October 03, 2009

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wicked witch wrote

i'm met idina menzel an seen the play an here's the wierd part i'm re lated 2 a real witch.

Reply Posted September 30, 2009

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Elphaba Girl 2007 wrote

Hey do u no where to buy those things?

Reply Posted September 16, 2009

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