On May 22, 2018, it was announced that film and television actor Kevin Chamberlin will return to Broadway for the first time in eight years. He joins the cast of the Tony Award winning musical “Wicked,” which premiered on October 30, 2003 and remains one of Broadway’s most popular shows. Fans are eager to see how this well known film actor will bring his performance and vocal work to the stage.
A popular Hollywood actor joins the cast as the Wizard of Oz
Kevin Chamberlin, known for his roles in major Hollywood films such as the “Die Hard” series and numerous television dramas, has been announced as the newest cast member in the Broadway hit “Wicked,” performing as the Wizard. Fred Applegate, who played the Wizard beginning in 2015, completed his final performance on May 20. This production marks Chamberlin’s first return to Broadway in eight years, with performances beginning on May 22.
About Kevin Chamberlin
Born in 1963, Kevin Chamberlin is an American actor widely recognized for his work in television and film. His notable roles include “Die Hard with a Vengeance” and the Disney Channel series “Jessie.” Although he often appears in comedies and TV dramas, he is also an accomplished stage actor. In the 2010 Broadway musical “The Addams Family,” he earned a nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical at the Tony Awards, highlighting his strong presence in the theater world.
About the musical Wicked
The musical “Wicked” explores the untold story behind the classic tale “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” focusing on the meeting, friendship, and lives of two witches: Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. The show premiered at the Gershwin Theatre on October 3, 2003. At the Tony Awards that same year, it received six nominations and won three awards including Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. Today, it remains one of Broadway’s most beloved long running productions.
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