Olivia Dei Cicchi on How a Phantom Audition Led to Wicked

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Unlearning with Veronica Stern | Broadway Podcast

Veronica Stern

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4 days ago

Welcome to Unlearning, where we go behind the curtain for an insider’s perspective on the theater industry, break down the buzz worthy conversations on social media, and challenge the stigmas that hold us back. Together, we’re unlearning and redefining what it means to thrive in the business. It's time to rewrite the script! Follow for new episodes weekly! If you like what you hear, please feel free to rate Unlearning 5 stars. Follow Veronica on socials: ⁠@veronicastern on Instagram⁠ @thatmixedchicknyc on Tik Tok

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Olivia Dei Cicchi on How a Phantom Audition Led to Wicked | Unlearning with Veronica Stern

Unlearning with Veronica Stern | Broadway Podcast

52 minutes 40 seconds

5 months ago

Olivia Dei Cicchi on How a Phantom Audition Led to Wicked | Unlearning with Veronica Stern

Olivia Dei Cicchi is a dynamic performer who made her Broadway debut in the iconic musical Wicked. Prior to joining the Broadway cast, she toured nationally with Les Misérables, where she understudied the roles of Cosette and Fantine. Her on-screen credits include the feature film She Came to Me and an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Chapters:

00:23 - Introduction

00:52 - Seeing Boop the Musical & Death Becomes Her on Broadway

01:41 - How French Woods Changed Olivia's Life

08:52 - Why Olivia Dropped Out of Penn State MT

11:18 - Getting Discovered at French Woods15:35 - The Problem with BFA Programs

21: 26 - Olivia's Wild First Auditions in NYC

30: 21 - Les Miserables

32:00 - Re-Auditioning for Les Miserables

36:14 - Wicked

41:35 - Tour vs Broadway

43:51 - Les Mis & The Kennedy Center

47:52 - The Success Question

50:58 - One Last Thing

52:20 - OutroFollow Olivia on socials:Instagram: @olivia_the_cheechTikTok: @olivia_deicicchiFollow Veronica on socials:Instagram: @veronicasternTikTok: @thatmixedchicknyc