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Wicked Stars: Love's Green-Tinted Glow
9 Jun
Summary
- Several 'Wicked' cast members found love while working on the show.
- Romances blossomed both on Broadway and in the film adaptation.
- These relationships span different eras of the musical's production.
The enchanting world of "Wicked" has been a backdrop for several real-life romances among its cast members. On Broadway and in film adaptations, actors have found love while portraying iconic characters.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship, confirmed in July 2023, began after their respective separations. They made their bond Instagram official in November 2024 but ended their relationship amicably in June 2026 after three years.
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel met in the 1990s during "Rent," married in 2003, and had a son. Diggs briefly stepped in for his wife on "Wicked" when she originated Elphaba. They divorced in 2014 after a decade of marriage.
Nick Adams and Kyle Brown met in 2010 on Broadway and later worked together on "Wicked's" national tour, with Brown understudying Adams. They cherished their time touring together.
Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer, who played Fiyero and Nessarose respectively in the original Broadway cast, married in 2007 and have three children.
Michelle Pawk and John Dossett, who starred as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, married in 2004.
Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus, who played Elphaba and Fiyero, met during the "Wicked" tour, married in 2007, and have a daughter.
Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey, who met during "Little House on the Prairie," married in 2013. Lindsay played Glinda on Broadway and tours, while Massey has understudied roles in the show.
