‘Wicked’ exclusive: One-on-one with Suzie Mathers

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – In a series for Rappler, G Töngi sat down for a one-on-one interview with Suzie Mathers, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the musical, Wicked. 

Mathers graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Last seen as Sophie Sheridan in the Australian tour of Mamma Mia, she first played the role of midwife in Wicked before playing Glinda.

Glinda is the Good Witch of the North who becomes Elphaba’s best friend and roommate at Shiz University.

Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked will run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from January 22, 2014 to February 23, 2014.

Watch the interview below.

Watch interviews with Jay Laga’aia, who plays the Wizard, with the rest of the cast, and also with David Young, the production’s musical director.

The production will also hold a benefit show for the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on January 31, 1:30pm. The audience will get a chance to bid for Glinda’s wand, one of the most iconic props in the musical, and for an opportunity to live a day in the life of a cast member. 

For all ticket inquiries, call Ticket World at 891-9999 or log on to wickedthemusical.com.ph. – Rappler.com