Wicked, Marissa Bode and Dancing Through Life

Marissa Bode Fell Backward in Her Wheelchair While Filming “Wicked” Dance Number ‘Dancing Through Life'
"It's such a pivotal point in the movie when they form a friendship," Bode told EW. "To Nessa, maybe a little bit more than a friendship. But what's established in that moment car
Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making ‘Wicked’ history
I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us,” Bode told The Los Angeles Times.
“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode fell backward in her wheelchair while filming 'Dancing Through Life'
Marissa Bode, who is making her screen debut in Wicked, took a little spill while making the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. "I did fall backward one of the times," Bode says with a sheepish grin while discussing filming her dance sequence with Ethan Slater's Boq in the "Dancing Through Life" number.
Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making 'Wicked' history in her film debut
In more than two decades since the stage show launched, disabled 'Wicked' character Nessarose has never been played by a real-life wheelchair user. Enter newcomer Marissa Bode.
Wicked Actress Marissa Bode Recalls Her ‘Epic’ Fall From Wheelchair While Shooting Dancing Through Life Musical
Marissa Bode who made her screen debut in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical recalled filming the musical number Dancing Through Life with Ethan Slater’s Boq and her “epic” fall from her wheelchair.
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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 ...
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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.
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Marissa Bode praises 'Wicked' crew for creating 'accessible' set
Marissa Bode, the first authentic wheelchair user to play Nessarose in Wicked, has nothing but praise for the film's cast and ...
Friends and family of Mazomanie actress gather to celebrate her groundbreaking role in Wicked
People packed into Bonham Theatre to watch Bode, who is playing Nessarose, the Wicked Witch of the West’s, or Elphaba’s, ...
‘Yeah!’ 6-year-old actor praised for the 'single greatest' line delivery in ‘Wicked’
Young Nessarose, played by Cesily Collette Taylor, in Wicked is praised for her adorable line delivery of "Yeah." Find out ...
The real reason you won't see Dorothy's ruby red slippers in Wicked
Though 'Wicked' is a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz,' Dorothy wears silver shoes in the musical adaptation. Here's why.
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 ...
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 ...
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The Screening Room | Dazzling 'Wicked' a bit of a slog
½ Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Keala ...