She’s the only actress in history to play both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked. And on Saturday night, she’s performing her first-ever U.S. solo show — right here in Galesburg.
Louise Dearman joined Galesburg’s Morning News on Friday, May 15, 2026. Listen to the full interview above.
Topics covered in this interview:
- How a girl who started dancing at age 3 ended up on the West End stage
- The record no other actress holds — playing both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked
- Which role is closer to the real Louise Dearman
- The green makeup, the glitter, and what it really takes to perform Wicked eight times a week
- Opening the Festival of Remembrance for the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall
- Touring the European arena circuit with Josh Groban
- What “A Wicked Evening” looks like — two 45-minute sets, a conversation with the audience, and yes, Defying Gravity
- Her dream role: Madeline Ashford in Death Becomes Her
- Rapid Fire: Glinda or Elphaba? West End or Broadway? Favorite venue?
“A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman” is Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. Tickets are available at GalesburgOrpheum.org or by calling (309) 342-2299. Reserved seating — also available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.