Mazomanie native said her role in blockbuster 'Wicked' has been a 'huge journey'
Marissa Bode learned she was being cast during a Zoom meeting when lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande held a sign: ...
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Meet “Wicked” Breakout Marissa Bode, the Actress Who Plays Elphaba's Sister Nessarose (Exclusive)
Marissa Bode, 24, is the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose, a character who uses a wheelchair, in ...
Wicked star hits back at ableist online trolls
Wicked star Marissa Bode has hit back at the ableist abuse she has received from online trolls since appearing in the movie adaptation of the hit stage musical. Marissa, 24, plays Nessarose ‘Nessa’ ...
Bode is making her film debut as the sister of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in "Wicked."
In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's ...
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‘Wicked’ Massively Changes Nessarose (And We’re So Glad)
While Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) story has translated beautifully, it’s Elphaba’s younger sister, ...
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Friends and family of an actress from Wisconsin gather at watch party to celebrate her role in “Wicked”
Marissa Bode is the first actress living with a disability to portray the character "Nessarose" in the musical adaptation.
Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set
As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision ...