She was first seen as part of the original Broadway production, which had it's premiere at the Gershwin Theatre October 30, 2003. She was a member of the female ensemble and also understudied Idina Menzel and later Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Elphaba. After over a month away from the Broadway company she returned to the Gershwin until May 29, 2005 when she departed to take on the role in the upcoming Chicago production of the show. She was replaced by Brandi Chavonne Massey.