Tue, Oct 21
|Online Event
ONLINE EVENT! Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. Register at bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online Event
About the event
Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM CST
Register at bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode
Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose in Wicked. As the highly anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good approaches, we’ll reflect on what makes the story so meaningful to Bode and audiences around the world. Bode will also share personal stories and insights from her time on stage, the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production, and what the future holds for her career.