Who is Bethany Weaver? Meet the actress who plays Dorothy in Wicked: Forever

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the November 2025 release evil: doing good It was Dorothy Gale and her friends from The Wizard of Oz.

director men’s work Cleverly orchestrated slow rollout of casting reveals, first confirmed Ethan Slater2024 munchkin hero Qbo Doodsman evil meeting Become the Tin Man exist forever. As the sequel’s release approaches, it has been confirmed Jonathan BaileyFiyero Tigelaar will transform into scarecrowalthough Euphoriaof Coleman Domingo with sound cowardly lion.

The key role of Dorothy Gale eventually fell to the British dancer and choreographer Bethany Weaver ——Although Chu chose Never show Dorothy’s face directly in the musical because he felt it would take away Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (ariana grande) The Hero’s Journey.

“I don’t want to step on who you think Dorothy is in the story you’re involved in,” Chu told people October 2025.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Weaver and Dorothy’s storyline evil: doing good.

Who is Bethany Weaver starring in “Wicked: Forever”?

Choreographer and dancer Bethany Weaver stars as Dorothy Gale in “Dorothy Gale” evil: doing good The news was leaked in November 2025 when a listing on her Spotlight page mentioned her casting in the sequel. (Spotlight is a casting resource for the UK entertainment industry.)

It turned out to be report That same month, those who saw early screenings evil: doing good Weaver is confirmed to play the character on screen.

Weaver’s what’s on stage The bio describes her as an actress, dancer and choreographer. She appeared as part of the band Musical “Rumi” and Musical “Broken Wings” on the British stage. She also broken wings Casting in 2019 in Doha, Qatar.

“What an unforgettable, wonderful experience with the @brokenwingsmusical company – performing in Doha and staying at @mondrian_doha where we were so well looked after was so special,” she wrote broken wings via Instagram November 2019. “Jadore the team and the growing family. I am so grateful and overwhelmed with what happened this week. Next stop Dubai.”

what’s on stage Think Weaver choreographed a West End musical Asmahan At the Peacock Theater in 2025, also British media reports Weaver also previously worked as a Pilates instructor in Surrey, England.

What does Wicked: Forever star Bethenny Weaver have to say about playing Dorothy Gale?

As of press time, Weaver had not participated in any promotional interviews evil: doing goodseemingly to maintain the mystery of her performance.

Weaver is very active on social media evil: doing goodis set to be released on November 21, 2025, but as of press time, she has not released any information about the film.

Instead, she celebrated her 30th birthday in October 2025 by sharing a brand new professional profile photo via Instagram Commemorating “a new era of life.”

“Early 30th celebration. Feeling so grateful and so much love,” she Written via Instagram. “It’s about continuing an exciting life.”

Elsewhere, Weaver Shared a photo shoot Celebrating her work with Pilates and British Dance, and taking her Instagram followers along for the ride a summer vacation to Egypt.

Why Wicked: Forever Director Jon M Chu Never Revealed Dorothy’s Face

weaver It is said only appear on screen evil: doing good For 69 seconds, just six words were spoken – although her face never appeared on screen.

Dorothy is crucially involved in a subplot foreverwhere she unexpectedly acquires Nessarose Thropp’s Enchanted Shoes Glinda, thus forcing Elphaba to try to track her down.

Ahead of the sequel’s release, Chu explained people He didn’t show Dorothy’s face in the film evil: doing good Because he doesn’t want to “step on” people’s memories The Wizard of Oz.

“This is still Elphaba and Glinda’s journey, and (Dorothy) is the pawn in the middle of it all,” the filmmaker added.

Cynthia ErivoThe man who plays Elphaba in the sequel later told empire It was a sign of respect that kept Dorothy’s face from appearing in “Forever.”

“I think it’s a really great thing,” she said. “Because then everyone can keep the Dorothy they knew.”

still, ariana grande It was hinted to the publication that the climactic showdown between Glinda and Dorothy will be one of the show’s most memorable moments forever.

“I love how Glinda can be a little bit darker about Dorothy,” she joked. “There’s a lot going on and she really doesn’t have time to process it. She could have told her to take the Emerald City train! But she didn’t. It’s kind of shady, Glinda! So I’ve been leaning toward Glinda and rolling my eyes at her every time she has to deal with Dorothy.”

evil: doing good In theaters Friday 21st November.