Melissa Bell Chait[edit]

Melissa Bell Chait
Melissa Bell Chait
Occupation(s)	Actress, singer
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Marcus Chait

Melissa Bell Chait (born November 7, 1972, also credited as simply Melissa Bell is an American stage actress and singer.

Career[edit]

Chait is perhaps best known for her performance in the Broadway production of Wicked. She starred as an ensemble member in the show's original company, and was the original understudy for the role of Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth. On March 8, 2004, during her run in Wicked, Chait had a minor stroke and was immediately hospitalized. She was released on March 11, and returned to the production a few weeks later.

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performed as an ensemble member in Wicked national tour, appearing in the tour for a year
joined Chicago production as an ensemble member in April 2006, understudying the role of Glinda, then performed by Stacie Morgain Lewis.
took over the role of prinipal Glinda on October 24, 2006 from Lewis
left the Chicago production on April 13, 2008, replaced by Kate Fahrner
took over the role of Glinda in the LA production May 20, 2008 from Megan Hilty
left LA production October 30, 2008, replaced by Hilty

also see Megan Hilty