After MarissaBode got the call asking her to play Nessarose in "Wicked," her parents had an unexpected reaction. "They were so happy for me for all about three minutes," Bode, 24, tells TODAY ...
In the video, Bode, who uses a wheelchair in real ... And that’s ok. #wicked #nessa ♬ original sound - Marissa The actor noted that she has seen the repercussions that her peers have ...
Wicked is not just all Ariana Grande and Cynthia ... Michelle Yeoh — and MarissaBode, a newcomer who portrays Elphaba's younger sister, Nessarose. While Nessarose uses a wheelchair, the ...
But one actor you likely don’t know is making “Wicked” history: MarissaBode. The first actor who authentically uses a wheelchair to play Nessarose, the “tragically beautiful” younger ...