She took a 9-week break from "Wicked" beginning in September 2010, subsequently departing the Oberhausen production permanently on February 27,2011, after being billed as lead for over three years.
She took a 9-week break from "Wicked" in September/October 2010, during which original alternate Weckerlin returned to the show to play the role. Verkaik departed the Oberhausen production of "Wicked" on February 27,2011, after being billed as lead for over three years.