Elphaba

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Elphaba has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Michelle Obama (Nov 2025).

Elphaba Thropp is a fictional character created by Gregory Maguire as the protagonist of his 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. She also appears in the novel's musical theatre adaptation, as well as the musical's two-part film adaptation, Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025).

Elphaba at a glance
Mentioned in	1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heard	Nov 2025 on Michelle Obama

Who talks about Elphaba on podcasts?

Elphaba came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Michelle Obama.

CYNTHIA ERIVO on Wicked, Creativity, and Becoming the Best Version of You | IMO on Michelle Obama (Nov 2025)

What is Elphaba mentioned alongside?

Elphaba is most often mentioned alongside Simply More, Wicked and East London.

Mentioned together: Simply More, Wicked, East London, Broadway, IMO, uppayment program, Progressive Insurance, Flatiron Books, Wicked: For Good, The Color Purple