Nicole Parker

Parker again starred as Elphaba in Wicked on the show's first North American tour. She reunited with Mauzey beginning performances in Denver, Colorado May 18, 2012. She replaced Mamie Parris. She later left the production on September 24, 2012.

Parker starred in the new musical The People in the Picture, which began performances at Studio 54 on April 1, 2011 and officially opened on April 28, 2011.

In 2009, Parker replaced Marcie Dodd in the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of the musical Wicked, from January 16. She starred opposite Alli Mauzey as Glinda. She exited on July 19 at the end of her six-month contract, and was replaced by Dee Roscioli.

From July 2006 to January 2007, Parker performed in the comedy musical Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

In 2004, Parker was nominated for a Jeff Award for her performance in The People vs. Friar Laurence, The Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet.

In 2003, Parker joined the Season 9 cast of Mad TV. She was a featured performer, until Season 10, when she was promoted to cast member. Parker left the show in November 2008, but appeared in sketches until the series finale in 2009.

Nicole Frances Parker (born February 21, 1978) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and singer. She is best known for her work on Fox's sketch comedy show Mad TV (2003–2009, 2016). In July 2009, she concluded her run as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, a role that she reprised on tour across North America. Since 2017, Parker has voiced Penelope Pitstop in the Wacky Races animated series. She has also appeared in the parody films Meet the Spartans (2008) and Disaster Movie (2008).