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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to explore new cities as part of a hit Broadway show? Just ask Nicolas Garza and Jada Temple, the talented duo portraying Boq and Nessarose in the national Broadway tour of Wicked!
Bham Now caught up with Nicolas and Jada to find out what they’re loving most about Birmingham so far (spoiler alert: it’s not just the food!)
“Wicked” kicks off the 2025-2026 Broadway in Birmingham series
With show-stopping costumes, captivating performances and an unforgettable score (if you don’t tear up during “Defying Gravity,” don’t talk to me), “Wicked” is the perfect show to launch the 2025-2026 Broadway in Birmingham series. Presented by Broadway in Birmingham, “Wicked” is the untold true story of the Witches of Oz that has won more than 100 international awards—including a Grammy and three Tony Awards.
On a personal note, I saw “Wicked” last week—in fact, it was my first time seeing a Broadway show in person! I was blown away by the set design and the performances, especially the powerhouse vocals of Jessie Davidson (Elphaba) and Zoe Jensen (Glinda).
Take it from someone who knows very little about Broadway—you owe it to yourself to see “Wicked” at the BJCC.
What “Wicked” cast members love about performing in Birmingham
This week, I got the chance to meet Nicolas Garza and Jada Temple, two “Wicked” cast members. As Boq and Nessarose, they’ve performed in packed theaters across the country—but there’s something about the Magic City that feels (for lack of a more apt word) magical…