Carol Kane, Who Starred in VariousWickedProductions, Was ‘Bowled Over’ by the ‘Brilliant’ Film Adaptation (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Carol Kane; Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in a ‘Wicked’ scene.Photo:Michael Loccisano/Getty; Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures

Carol Kane attends the 2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awards; Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED

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Carol Kaneis under theWickedfilm adaptation’s spell!

The actress, 72, gave the movie her seal of approval while attending the2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awardsin New York City on Jan. 8.

“I thought the movie was brilliant … and everyone was so great in it,” says Kane, who previouslyperformed the role of Madame MorribleinWickedon Broadway, on tour, in Los Angeles and in San Francisco.

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Carol Kane in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway in October 2013.Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty

Carol Kane during the 10th Anniversary on Broadway Curtain Call for ‘Wicked’ at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2013 in New York City

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Kane’sWickedjourney first began in 2005, when she played Madame Morrible during the show’s first national tour. A year later, she took over the role on Broadway, playing the part from January to November 2006.

The Princess Bridestar was then a part of the original Los Angeles cast, portraying Madame Morrible from February 2007 to January 2008, and then again from August 2008 to January 2009.

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A month later, Kane continued to play the role as part of the original San Francisco cast until March 2009.

Then, in 2013, Kane returned to the Broadway production ofWickedas it celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Carol Kane on Jan. 8, 2025.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Carol Kane

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Wickedis an adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book,Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

In the film adaptation,Michelle Yeohportrays Madame Morrible oppositeCynthia Erivo’s Elphaba andAriana Grande’s Glinda.

Wickedalso starsJonathan Baileyas Fiyero,Jeff Goldblumas the Wizard,Ethan Slateras Boq,Marissa Bodeas Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen andKeala Settleas Miss Coddle.

Wicked: Part Oneis available to purchase now.Wicked: For Good— the second part of the film adaptation — is scheduled to be released in theaters on Nov. 21.

source: people.com