71. An Elphaba Like No Other (with Myra Ruiz)

About this episode

Myra Ruiz discusses her unique experiences with the musical Wicked and her life as a musical theatre actress in Brazil.

Myra Ruiz has starred in not one, not two, but three different productions of Wicked. After opening the original Brazilian production, she returned to the role in two separate non-replica revivals. She can also be heard as the voice of Elphaba in the Portuguese dub of the Wicked movie. This week, the Sentimental Men learn all about Myra’s unparalleled journey with Wicked and what life is like for a musical theatre actress in Brazil. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Tony nominations, descriptions of the For Good trailer and the music they’re most excited to hear in the new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: not specified

Guest: Myra Ruiz

Topics covered

• Wicked
• musical theatre
• Tony nominations
• Brazilian theatre
• Elphaba
• voice acting

Keywords

• Myra Ruiz
• Wicked
• musical theatre
• Brazil
• Tony nominations
• Elphaba
• voice acting
• For Good
• Wicked movie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

Books & works: Wicked, For Good, Wicked movie

Places: Brazil

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