Why did Caissie Levy leave LA cast of Wicked?

Question

She was really good when I went, and I thought that playing Maureen in Rent gave her the same experience as Idina. Why did she leave? And how is Teal Wicks as Elphaba?

Answer 1

Caissie left because perfoming the role of Elphaba 8 times a week was too much of a vocal strain for her. From what I've heard Teal Wicks is great, but Eden is still the best LA Elphaba to me.