In the Press.
“Ms. Franko, in only her fourth-ever performance in the role, seemed quite confident and at ease. She provides many effective acting choices, bringing an edginess to the part to a larger degree than other Cincinnati Elphabas before her.”
—Scott Cain; Talkin’ Broadway
Photo by Joan Marcus
“The Cincinnati audience received a treat by getting to see Franko perform the not-so-wicked Elphaba. It is hard to imagine anyone else but Chelsea performing the role. Her portrayal of the complex character displayed the perfect amount of humor, grief, anger, and hopefulness. ”
“Chelsea Emma Franko stepped into the role of Elphaba. She’s the standby…. but the audience response was still deafening. Deservedly so.”
Frozen: Live at the Hyperion
National Commercial:
In Performance:
“Franko 's Wednesday is delightfully droll as she struggles with expressing her feelings, and showcasing a powerful voice…”
— E.H. Reiter; Broadway World