The actress says the greatest thing about playing the iconic Wizard of Oz character is her "transformation" through the show, which "challenges me as an actor." Cooper made her Broadway debut in the long-running hit musical last year. For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/broadway-babe-glinda-the-good-witch).
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