"Defying Gravity" - Wicked 20th Anniversary Edition | WICKED the Musical

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  • @haileydesaro3291
    @haileydesaro3291 8 місяців тому +414

    I went to see Mary Kate star as the real Elphaba a couple weeks ago. And let me tell you, it was a dream coming to see Wicked, especially seeing Defying Gravity. I was waiting for so long to see this song live in person, it was a dream come true

    • @Harry-i3j5p
      @Harry-i3j5p Місяць тому

      I went to go see the musical too it was amazing there voices are amazing

    • @CaitieF
      @CaitieF 29 днів тому +7

      We saw Mary Kate as our Elphaba too and she was stellar. Idina Menzel and the other Elphabas are awesome too, but Mary Kate will always be the real Elphaba for us!

  • @DapperTroy
    @DapperTroy Рік тому +5129

    Loved this arrangement. Part of me was hoping Idina would show up at the end.

    • @mikekaraoke
      @mikekaraoke Рік тому +192

      Yea same, considering she has been in other promo for the 20th for Broadway!
      Just over 17 years now in the West End!

    • @Adorabelle26
      @Adorabelle26 Рік тому +213

      Was waiting for them to part in the middle and for Idina to come out for the big vocal part.

    • @badgamergirl6182
      @badgamergirl6182 Рік тому +45

      Oh she’ll never stoop to this after going frozen.

    • @SuperWicked84
      @SuperWicked84 Рік тому +33

      Yes i hoped for Idina to join them

    • @ianluk6385
      @ianluk6385 Рік тому +89

      ​@@badgamergirl6182she'd probably look for every bit of money, publicity, and opportunity she can get, so I don't think she'd ignore one of her biggest credits unless it directly conflicted with something else, which doesn't always happen

  • @sarageorge119
    @sarageorge119 Рік тому +4206

    This is my Roman Empire

  • @justinsimard6043
    @justinsimard6043 Рік тому +1397

    A multiverse of Elphabas? The Wizard doesn't stand a chance!

    • @alexreid8900
      @alexreid8900 3 місяці тому +18

      I couldn’t agree more

    • @Matpatnephew
      @Matpatnephew Місяць тому +30

      “Don’t be afraid.”
      “We’re not.”
      “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of us.”

    • @peetamustlive7300
      @peetamustlive7300 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@MatpatnephewHELL YEAH!

    • @kwaviddong7875
      @kwaviddong7875 12 днів тому

      Multiverse of Wizards too… with Joe Biden being final boss.

    • @YourawizardHarry-c4w
      @YourawizardHarry-c4w 10 днів тому

      Yassss

  • @189Productions
    @189Productions 21 день тому +116

    The underrated skill of Broadway singers to hold eye contact while singing to each other. I can't even hold eye contact in a mirror.

  • @gyufrtsgftrs436jjg
    @gyufrtsgftrs436jjg Рік тому +136

    Insane!!!!! Now, take these 4 and add the main Glinda's, and do "For Good"!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @annathefruitloop
    @annathefruitloop 10 місяців тому +147

    2:30 is just ✨ chefs kiss✨

    • @bigtoaster
      @bigtoaster 5 місяців тому +3

      Agreed, don't they still use this in all the commercials for the stage performances?

  • @JeddtheJedi
    @JeddtheJedi Рік тому +896

    I always like seeing the similarities and differences between multiple people who have played the same character and appreciating what different performers contribute to a role, especially for live theatre, where you can have so many people play a character across many years that a show is running, and across multiple productions of the same show. This is a wonderful example of that!

    • @martinpascoe6296
      @martinpascoe6296 4 місяці тому +1

      check out the 4 Evans from Dear Evan - excellent production

  • @scottp2984
    @scottp2984 Рік тому +1420

    I’ve always thought that the “tenured” Elphaba’s were the best. Jackie Burns is the longest running Elphaba on Broadway, Jenny DiNoia has played the part in almost all of the productions around the Globe (and has saved many shows as a standby), and Alyssa and MaryKate have played Elphie for a long time. This video shows why they’re the best! This is such a treat. It’s amazing and I love it!

    • @AuthorZaraHoffman
      @AuthorZaraHoffman Рік тому +61

      Willemijn Verkaik is also amazing and falls in this category (I think she has-or had-the longest streak of playing the role, across productions)

    • @vinpager
      @vinpager Рік тому +11

      Jemma Rix, too

    • @stevenlin7487
      @stevenlin7487 Рік тому +16

      it's amazing how they can find this level of talent year after year.

    • @kc-lp6wg
      @kc-lp6wg Рік тому +12

      I think Jackie Burns was the most thrilling Elphaba l ever saw play the role. This is a very cool arrangement!

    • @elisabethnerolk2283
      @elisabethnerolk2283 Рік тому +6

      @@AuthorZaraHoffmanshe played elphie in three countries. Broadway ( I know that’s not a country) , Germany and The Netherlands 😊❤

  • @lucascarter5595
    @lucascarter5595 Рік тому +460

    The sisterhood. The vocals. The music. One of the greatest musicals ever made 😭

  • @연이-b3c
    @연이-b3c Місяць тому +55

    서로 다른 세계선의 엘파바들이 만나서 서로를 응원하고 사랑해주는 느낌....... 엘파바에게 필요했던 건 결국 스스로를 탓하지 않고 스스로를 믿고 스스로를 사랑하는 순간이 아니었을까........😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @danlumina8029
    @danlumina8029 20 днів тому +23

    40대 한국 아저씨 입니다.
    15년 전, 한국에 호주팀이 내한했을때 여자친구와 함께 본 뮤지컬 위키드..
    하늘로 솟구치며 중력을 거스르는 엘파바와 허수아비로 변해버린 사랑하는 이의 모습에 눈물이 핑 돌았던게 기억나네요.
    그 여자친구가 제 와이프가 되었고 60살이 되기 전에 브로드웨이에 가서 그때 그 감동을 다시 느껴보고 싶네요. 😊

    • @caevis
      @caevis 8 днів тому

      정말 따뜻한 이야기네요 ☺ 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다. 두 분이 항상 행복하시길 바랍니다 💚

    • @Naldaramgi
      @Naldaramgi 6 днів тому +1

      저도 호주팀 내한할때 열심히 봤는데 새록새록 떠오르네요

    • @이윤석-k2k
      @이윤석-k2k 4 дні тому

      와...저와 동년배이시면서 똑같은 사연이네요....평행세계의 저라고 해도 믿겠네요.. ^^

  • @gothard5
    @gothard5 Рік тому +469

    Idina will always be my favorite Elphaba, but this was absolutely incredible. I couldn’t help but to cry when all four it that last note in unison. Congrats on 20 years, Wicked. I still have hope for the movie.

    • @Fw.Flynn123
      @Fw.Flynn123 7 місяців тому +2

      I can’t wait for the movie I feel like it would’ve been good if there was an ex elphaba to play her in the movie but I know Cynthia will do good. I think there might be a wicked pro shoot coming out tho

    • @Potterholic1
      @Potterholic1 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Fw.Flynn123 It would've been awesome if one of Idina/Kristin got the part of Madame Morrible, but alas.

    • @Fw.Flynn123
      @Fw.Flynn123 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Potterholic1 yeah I could see one of them in that role, definitely Idina. I wish we had an ex elphie to play elphie like how they did the new version of mean girls, like they could do Jessica vosk or Jackie burns but I do like Cynthia and she will hopefully do us proud!

    • @69chacka
      @69chacka 6 місяців тому

      😢I cry at the end at Tat pause, it gets my ❤every time

    • @lucyhardy-styles-shield2728
      @lucyhardy-styles-shield2728 23 дні тому +2

      And the movie did Defying Gravity justice, Cynthia is so good as Elphaba

  • @summer-roseknight
    @summer-roseknight Рік тому +273

    To anyone wondering what an eargasm is, you’ve just had one. Congratulations 🎉

  • @elizaham3189
    @elizaham3189 Рік тому +1179

    For those wondering: Jackie Burns, Alyssa Fox, Jenny Dinoia and Mary Kate Morrissey are the Elphies in this video. (ETA: These are in the end credits but I figured I’d post because a lot of people were asking.)

  • @Josh.WDW.
    @Josh.WDW. Рік тому +116

    I am a grown ass man and this brought tears to my eyes. INCREDIBLE ARRANGEMENT !!!! I never had the privilege of watching this show Live. I call "Wicked" the best musical I've never seen lol.
    If I got to see this show on Broadway, or the West End, I would be defying gravity. ❤❤❤

    • @tristantristan4733
      @tristantristan4733 11 місяців тому +1

      Australian production is back if you happen to be down under this year.?

    • @burtonm3220
      @burtonm3220 7 місяців тому

      i'm also a grown ass man who somehow has never seen this as well. its back in hometown for a limited engagement and tickets are sold out (unless I see it alone). will see it one day.

    • @michaeladar1763
      @michaeladar1763 4 місяці тому

      Dude I saw it 2 weeks ago, it was sick.

    • @JuanMurphy45
      @JuanMurphy45 3 місяці тому

      Live in NYC so it’s easy for me. Having experienced the show a number of times knowing what I know…if I lived elsewhere I’d definitely do what I could to see the show.

  • @FrazJ
    @FrazJ Рік тому +150

    1:21 I love the way Mary Kate Morrissey looks at Jenny DiNoia when she starts singing with her ❤

  • @OkieAllDay
    @OkieAllDay 11 місяців тому +267

    I'm obsessed with Mary Kate's "Well if that's love..." at 1:13

    • @nickbolognaesq
      @nickbolognaesq 9 місяців тому +2

      My favorite part too now lol

    • @-sacnmusicalthearter1
      @-sacnmusicalthearter1 8 місяців тому +7

      and the "never bring us down" at 2:21

    • @CaitieF
      @CaitieF 6 місяців тому +3

      She was our Elphaba and was stunning!

    • @juliethomsen9204
      @juliethomsen9204 4 місяці тому +2

      I’m obsessed with Mary Kate’s everything

    • @vv-rn6vt
      @vv-rn6vt Місяць тому +1

      her tone is so clear and has a tiny bit of country

  • @winterwitch457
    @winterwitch457 Рік тому +806

    This is quite possibly the best rendition of defying gravity I have ever heard. Was also kind of bittersweet as I saw the show 10 years ago and Jenny Dinoia was actually Elphaba at the time so it was cool to hear her sing this again ❤❤

    • @johnrizzotti4785
      @johnrizzotti4785 Рік тому +9

      I feel that. I saw it with Kristin and Idina haha. I’m old lol.

    • @acafella11Music
      @acafella11Music Рік тому +1

      Check out Jessie J in her socks in her living room. This is good but THAT’S something to call best

    • @gatorjay7972
      @gatorjay7972 Рік тому

      The music is timeless.@@johnrizzotti4785

    • @SS-do3zv
      @SS-do3zv 10 місяців тому

      It definitely is

    • @cholobenipayo4575
      @cholobenipayo4575 9 місяців тому

      Have you heard of Morissette Amon's rendition?

  • @bebenguyen779
    @bebenguyen779 Рік тому +588

    I don't know why but I just cried and felt butterflies in my stomach when they started holding hands😭Such a beautiful arrangement delivered by fantastic ladies 🥰

    • @bradpritts766
      @bradpritts766 11 місяців тому +8

      I love it when I see those who might think of each others as competitors instead be sisters!

    • @shanyavirasinghe8591
      @shanyavirasinghe8591 11 місяців тому +1

      Omg me too

  • @아무거나-h1s
    @아무거나-h1s Місяць тому +25

    1:14 내가 정말 좋아하는 부분
    모든 배우들이 정말 노래를 너무 잘해서 너무 좋았고, 거기에더해 하모니까지 더해지니 천국이 따로 없네

  • @daphneclose2973
    @daphneclose2973 Рік тому +363

    I am so impressed with how this rendition blends their voices! How is it that the strong vocal lines that we love so much fro this song are still powerful here and yet not overpowering? Crazy, unexplainably good. Who arranged this rendition?!?!?!?!

    • @tuttiflooti
      @tuttiflooti Рік тому +2

      0:02 Ben -Kohn- Cohn

    • @stephenbeck7222
      @stephenbeck7222 Рік тому +6

      Less the arranging and more the vocal directing and willingness of the singers to match tone qualities.

    • @TinnekeVDE
      @TinnekeVDE 10 місяців тому

      @@stephenbeck7222a lot of people comment who know nothing of music 😂

  • @princesskaguya2000
    @princesskaguya2000 Рік тому +261

    Just so so incredible. 20 years has not diminished how truly moving that arrangement is.

  • @ACAB.forcutie
    @ACAB.forcutie Рік тому +67

    I can't hear this song without chills or crying like a baby 😭

  • @np5809
    @np5809 Рік тому +59

    First 'Popular' and now 'Defying Gravity'... you are spoiling us for the 20th anniversary!
    Thank you for all your efforts and caring in this show it's the most swankified of them all!

  • @krista8747
    @krista8747 7 місяців тому +51

    Alyssa Fox's joy and enthusiasm for this song are palpable. I can't stop watching her.

    • @alexanderbaumann2498
      @alexanderbaumann2498 6 місяців тому

      I saw Alyssa fox during her performance she was incredible actress including I am former actor to

  • @UnderOneSky
    @UnderOneSky Рік тому +112

    Can't believe its been 20yrs as this was a defining moment for so many of us New Yorkers back in the day. What an incredible homage to all the performers who have graced us with their gifts to defy gravity.

  • @evalynn1863
    @evalynn1863 Рік тому +51

    And just like that, I'm 15 again watching this show, my first show ever, on Broadway in Chicago. This is what made me fall in love with musical theatre. There is nothing else in this world that makes me feel the way this does.

  • @Linoxism
    @Linoxism Рік тому +52

    I saw Jackie Burns perform this live the first time I ever watched Wicked. I remember the CHILLLLSSS I got when she hit that last note and the staging, with the light on her and the elevation, just such an amazing moment in broadway.

    • @shpahdoinkul
      @shpahdoinkul 5 місяців тому

      My partner and I have been trying to find a poster/print of that moment in the show!! Elphaba flying high in the spotlight, rising above

  • @dillonlavelle2634
    @dillonlavelle2634 28 днів тому +3

    I got to see Jenny DiNoia when she was a stand by in 2021. She was absolutely amazing and killed every song. We got so lucky

  • @LuckyStar1Fan
    @LuckyStar1Fan Рік тому +60

    Amazing harmonies are my Roman Empire

  • @Marc310380
    @Marc310380 Рік тому +80

    Until yesterday I had no idea the 20th Broadway Anniversary was coming up. But this will be a time for me to celebrate. "Defying Gravity" may be the song, out of all the songs there are, that touches me the most. Because Elphaba describes how she reaches a turning point that I am still struggling to get to. It's not that I want to turn my back on society entirely, just for the price of emotional independence, but I sure hope to become way more confident about being okay the way I am, and not valuing other people's opinon on myself so high anymore. Being afraid of losing love you have actually already lost is indeed not a nice feeling.
    Thank you Mr. Schwartz for this most beautiful and meaningful song.

  • @jennataube6245
    @jennataube6245 Рік тому +29

    Chills at " Together we're unlimited" ❤❤

  • @SometimesImMerr
    @SometimesImMerr Рік тому +14

    I cried continuously seeing Wicked in Minneapolis. This song lifted my spirits and brought me through the trials of being a young adult. I cant stop the tears now, either!

  • @platismatiaglauca
    @platismatiaglauca Рік тому +8

    I have seen Wicked only once (am from Eastern Europe) when I went to London. West End Apollo Theatre and Jenny DiNoia was Elphaba - it is still the absolute greatest theatre experience I've ever had. She is incredible.

  • @albie39
    @albie39 Рік тому +51

    I lived this song 100 times over and still want to defy gravity whenever i can.

  • @TheScreamKing1990
    @TheScreamKing1990 2 місяці тому +3

    I saw Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, she made me fall in love with the story of Wicked, I had never read the book or knew anything about Wicked Except it was the story of the Wicked Witch of the West.. to my surprise my mouth was wide open and I was so stunned I was in absolute tears!

  • @tannav5
    @tannav5 Рік тому +161

    What an amazing representation of Elphaba! Anyone have this on repeat?! 💚🖤

  • @Lauren-zc2kk
    @Lauren-zc2kk 8 місяців тому +1

    To say that I'm obsessed with this performance would be an understatement. I've watched this over and over again so many times that I've lost count. lol I love how they look at each other and hold hands when they sing, instead of just standing there looking out at a would be audience. It makes it a bit more special for me.

    • @xJintyOx
      @xJintyOx 7 місяців тому +1

      Exact same for me! I keep coming back to this and have watched it so many times but I still get chills

    • @Lauren-zc2kk
      @Lauren-zc2kk 7 місяців тому

      @@xJintyOx I'm not gonna lie, I broke out in goosebumps the first time I watched it. It's just that good! Whoever put this together knew what they were doing.

    • @xJintyOx
      @xJintyOx 7 місяців тому

      @@Lauren-zc2kk it's an absolutely perfect performance! I'm obsessed and I'm not even sorry about it 😂

  • @melissak8419
    @melissak8419 8 днів тому +8

    What a beautiful arrangement: For all the people criticizing Ariana and Cynthia for the tearing up in interviews, it's not just them, its many of the actresses including the originals, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who tear up in this show at the end, especially when they sing the song "For Good" If that song doesn't make you bawl your eyes out, you must not have a soul or experienced a special relationship in life that makes you feel that way. Hope the whole crew for this movie gets as many awards as they can. 💚💗💚💗

  • @katemeany6674
    @katemeany6674 8 місяців тому +2

    I recently just saw this show for the first time and I saw Mary Kate as Elphaba and it was every bit as magical and moving as I knew it would be

  • @jeannerachelalvarez2305
    @jeannerachelalvarez2305 Місяць тому +490

    Whos here after watching the movie😭

    • @ravenuribes9460
      @ravenuribes9460 27 днів тому +12

      I've never seen wicked or a musical in general. Will those who aren't huge musical lovers like the movie?

    • @ChadForquer
      @ChadForquer 26 днів тому +4

      I have had the original broadway cast soundtrack for years. Have loved the music but have not seen the musical.

    • @darbkavon
      @darbkavon 25 днів тому

      Me

    • @fatmasari5098
      @fatmasari5098 25 днів тому

      Me😂

    • @efrainlopez3782
      @efrainlopez3782 24 дні тому +4

      ​@@ravenuribes9460Absolutely. There's plenty of grounded acting to enjoy.

  • @Pharsight
    @Pharsight 19 днів тому +1

    It’s by FAR the best performance ever on The Voice!

  • @laroncheek5209
    @laroncheek5209 Рік тому +3

    Saw Jenny DiNoia as Elphaba on Broadway in Jan in 2021. I was so blown away by her voice! LOVED IT!!!

  • @christopherfanguy4746
    @christopherfanguy4746 Місяць тому +5

    Finally found the version I fell in love with decades ago. What a beautiful performance

  • @NatLopezartist
    @NatLopezartist Рік тому +347

    Wow! Whoever mixed/mastered this is a master audio engineer! ❤

    • @violapastuszyn1349
      @violapastuszyn1349 Рік тому +24

      Yes! The arrangement to make it for four is so good.

    • @veronicalittlevideos
      @veronicalittlevideos Рік тому

      The arragement was mind blowing!
      @@violapastuszyn1349

    • @LukeOrrOfficial
      @LukeOrrOfficial Рік тому +7

      Absolutely... my thoughts exactly! I've been helping run the board at my church for nearly 2 decades, and I couldn't mix this so smoothly and elegantly to save my life!!!

    • @Anon-z4h
      @Anon-z4h Рік тому +1

      @@violapastuszyn1349 One could almost say they did it... For Good

    • @violapastuszyn1349
      @violapastuszyn1349 Рік тому

      @@Anon-z4h nicely done! 😀 🤣

  • @pattygioffre2366
    @pattygioffre2366 Рік тому +47

    Here you have it, the Wickedest Mount Rushmore of Defying Gravity!! Gave me literal chills!! Extraordinary performance, Ladies!!!!

  • @swonnenw9974
    @swonnenw9974 Рік тому +12

    This was incredible. Their voices in unison is so hard to accomplish- they sound like one person. Amazing!!!

  • @tracyl7719
    @tracyl7719 19 днів тому +4

    I literally can’t stop watching this. Chills every time. So much talent they have just amazing.

  • @kikikiwi9990
    @kikikiwi9990 Рік тому +13

    I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Jennifer and Jennifer on Broadway and I’ll never forget it. All of these Elphaba’s play it differently but so brilliantly. What a special role and what specials women they all are. They’ve changed so many people for good for sure. All the love💚

  • @katiegarcia8255
    @katiegarcia8255 Рік тому +9

    Alyssa- I just saw you in Wicked 2 weeks ago and truly, you were beyond comprehension. Your talent took my breath away!

  • @dbimonte
    @dbimonte Рік тому +6

    What the heck did I just watch!? I'm fully in tears and JAW DROPPED. Love this so very much!

  • @EricBailey58
    @EricBailey58 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely gorgeous voices from four wonderous women. Gravity is truly an anthem for all women daring to defy the odds.

    • @tristantristan4733
      @tristantristan4733 11 місяців тому +2

      As a dad of two young girls (10 and 13) who love performing, and who coincidentally finally saw this last week in Sydney on the latest Australian production, I love how they love this song and show. It’s a great girl-power anthem.

    • @EricBailey58
      @EricBailey58 11 місяців тому

      I suspect the experience will stay with your daughters for a long time, Tristan. I saw Wicked with my daughter Grace in 2012. When she recently experienced some real heartache, she began listening again, at age 27, to "Defying Gravity" to boost her spirits. @@tristantristan4733

  • @sylvur1977
    @sylvur1977 Місяць тому +9

    I want this on spotify Playlist so bad

  • @brianives4369
    @brianives4369 Місяць тому +1

    I’d just like to appreciate whatever financial arrangement Universal and UA-cam came to - and whoever made that happen - so this video has no ads. The ability to listen without interruption is the icing on the cake.

  • @jennifercatherine2336
    @jennifercatherine2336 Місяць тому +6

    I have been listening to this version of the song on repeat this week just makes my heart soar for a lot of reasons.

  • @cnic414
    @cnic414 Рік тому +71

    This gave me chills! One of my absolute favorite shows and this was a beautiful representation of the magic of it. Well done!

    • @ccisme4499
      @ccisme4499 Рік тому

      I get chills every time I hear this song!!!

  • @Damatovg
    @Damatovg 3 місяці тому +3

    Finally got to see Wicked on Broadway tonight, and it was my first on Broadway play. Seen Hamilton off on tour before but this is my first play on Broadway. Mary Kate Morrisey portrayed Elphaba, and she was absolutely stellar. Actually cried at the end of Act 1 for Defying Gravity. It was so beautiful, and I loved the whole show. It was so good

  • @rubenangel5920
    @rubenangel5920 18 днів тому +2

    I'm speechless!!! what a group of beautiful voices. Supreme!!!

  • @professortruth56
    @professortruth56 Місяць тому +4

    Imagine being that good at something, anything. That was fun to listen to.

  • @Cheese_Meister
    @Cheese_Meister Рік тому +79

    This also goes to show that your singing voice develops over time, if anything these women got better at singing this song even if their on stage performances were spectacular.

  • @mikegillespiemusic
    @mikegillespiemusic 11 місяців тому +6

    Does anyone else hear that screaming lead guitar at 3:01 approx? It's.. sick. this is great!

  • @darraghcorkery1805
    @darraghcorkery1805 6 місяців тому

    Aw ladies thank you so much
    I work in a school with kids with special needs and I tried to tell the lads stuff can be done in different ways and make something beautiful

  • @rebeccarobinson3962
    @rebeccarobinson3962 Рік тому +6

    This brought tears and a big smile to my face! Always happy to see Jackie ever since seeing as Elphaba on tour .

  • @lacicake
    @lacicake День тому +1

    This is my favorite version of this song!!

  • @katelynmarley1145
    @katelynmarley1145 Рік тому +9

    Oh my gosh, I am crying during this! 😭😭Such a beautiful arrangement of voices. What a fantastic way to commemorate 20 years of WICKED!

  • @m00sing
    @m00sing 10 місяців тому

    Just saw this a couple days with U/S Lissa Deguzman as Elphi. She was effin' amazing! So beautiful and so true to the soundtrack I studied for 20 years before I made it out to Broadway. Mckenzie was the absolute highlight of the show, much to my chagrin (only because I was always an Elphaba fan via Idina).
    The entire cast was effing amazing. I loved you all. I cried so many times watching this (mainly out of "quest completed" syndrome of finally getting to see it on Broadway after 20 broke years of trying).
    Thank you for a phenomenal, unforgettable experience. I hope you all have amazing careers! Especially Mckenzie and Lissa.

  • @Frances336
    @Frances336 Рік тому +45

    Id love a new Wicked album with Alyssa Fox as Elphaba

  • @maureenmarty2264
    @maureenmarty2264 8 днів тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful rendition! Incredible song, arrangement and voices.

  • @Lyraa357
    @Lyraa357 6 місяців тому +7

    I never get enough of hearing this. I come almost daily. Sing!

  • @ajstrauss55
    @ajstrauss55 3 місяці тому

    3:42 There's just nothing like this that's ever been made. The uplift and 1st half ending. Beautiful.

  • @queenbratbracken
    @queenbratbracken Рік тому +47

    This song gives me chills every time, just wow.

  • @aionlover3981
    @aionlover3981 Рік тому +2

    They are all amazing but IMHO Jackie is simply the best. She's got such a powerful voice that's all I can hear when they sing lines at the same time.

  • @jenniferbateman1503
    @jenniferbateman1503 11 місяців тому +9

    What an incredible arrangement. These women are amazing!

  • @jianli2643
    @jianli2643 13 днів тому +3

    Jennifer DiNoia!! The first Elphie I saw on stage in 2017!!!!

  • @ちまわわり
    @ちまわわり 9 місяців тому +4

    4人それぞれの歌い方が死ぬほど好きです。永遠リピートしてます。

  • @JessiePanda926
    @JessiePanda926 Рік тому +7

    Mary Kate being in this makes me so happy ❤️🥰🥰

  • @boybawang1981
    @boybawang1981 Рік тому +2

    Saw Wicked for free in SF before it hit Broadway!! Told my roommate it will be a hit, he was like, it'll run for a year!! Made him pay for for the tickets when we reached NYC!!

  • @BackstageWithBeccaB
    @BackstageWithBeccaB Рік тому +23

    can’t believe this was recorded just for me 💚💚💚💚

  • @MooMooCow95
    @MooMooCow95 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm feeling all the feels imagining what this could metaphorically represent. Multiple women who have been called "wicked" and cast out of society all singing together about how nobody and nothing could bring them down. Just 🫶
    Also gotta appreciate all these alto harmonies that aren't just single note sequence to hold the chord together lol

  • @CliffordChong
    @CliffordChong 10 місяців тому

    4 super Elphabas with super charisma and harmonies!

  • @NeonFraction
    @NeonFraction Рік тому +47

    Love all the incredible diversity of performance they give! Every single one of them is unique!

  • @chrisshoemaker3855
    @chrisshoemaker3855 Рік тому +1

    I saw Mandy Gonzalez, Donna Vivino, Christine Dwyer and Rachel Tucker. They were all incredible! Being so close to NYC I’ve seen more shows than I can count but Wicked was my first. Still going strong after 20 years!

  • @briannakadlecik4304
    @briannakadlecik4304 Рік тому +38

    This arrangement is absolutely beautiful!

  • @HeyItsMaher
    @HeyItsMaher 3 місяці тому +2

    Does anyone else appreciate how they sang the riff at the end in unison and as originally written? Such power in returning to what made this song great.

  • @Mtnsunshine
    @Mtnsunshine Рік тому +11

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! I didn’t think this song could ever be improved upon, but these ladies have given an epic performance that has my entire body tingling with happy goosebumps. Thank you so, so much. What a spectacular bright spot in the day. 🌞💚💚💚💚

  • @bryancash8251
    @bryancash8251 Рік тому

    I moved to nyc 20 years ago and this new show on broadway was my first experience on the great white way. All the feels right now

  • @shannonsmall7868
    @shannonsmall7868 Рік тому +57

    This was wonderful! I do wish that Idina Menzel was involved though- I had the pleasure of seeing Wicked the year she won the Tony and to me she will always be Elphaba

    • @lottie1194
      @lottie1194 Рік тому +4

      Her voice isn’t the same anymore! And just because she was the first doesn’t mean she’s the best 😊

    • @karalynne7616
      @karalynne7616 Рік тому +15

      Someone doesn't have to be the "best" to be your Elphie. I have seen a few.. my first was Eden Espinosa, loved her, she's MY Elphie. But I saw Fox this month and she is definitely fantastic!

    • @DrPrepZilla
      @DrPrepZilla Рік тому +2

      @@karalynne7616 Exactly!!! My favourite was Lucie Jones in the London West end version! So good!

    • @waymilky442
      @waymilky442 Рік тому

      Her talent is still the same. Nobody can match her portrayal. Voice isn't everything.

  • @pandaplutten2573
    @pandaplutten2573 Рік тому +12

    It's WICKED how much I love this song! Love the harmonies in this performance - simply outstanding and truly out of this world defying gravity!!

  • @k0m3t1n
    @k0m3t1n Місяць тому +4

    I can't process such a beautiful arrangement

  • @lengl1125
    @lengl1125 Рік тому +9

    My all time favourite musical… have watched it 9 times when I lived in London and it’s coming to Melbourne next year… can’t wait to make it 10 times! ❤ Love this song and this is such an amazing rendition ❤

  • @michaelmurphy2612
    @michaelmurphy2612 Місяць тому +1

    Their harmonization is incredible!

  • @saturnianali8r
    @saturnianali8r 2 місяці тому +3

    I love Idina Menzel, but I have seen her so many times singing Defying Gravity on professional recordings so I'm happy she was not singing in this video. I love getting to know the different tones and styles from the other Elphabas. They all emphasize different parts and act differently so they make the role their own and most of the videos of them are only clips from people recording the show. They deserve to be appreciated too.

  • @DFQreacts
    @DFQreacts 10 місяців тому

    I was lucky enough to see this in the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco in 2009 with Teal Wicks as Elphaba. That show completely blew me away...a memory I will always carry with me!

  • @tajramos23
    @tajramos23 Рік тому +13

    Mary Kate Morrissey deserves the next lead elphie!!! Saw her on broadway as a standby and WOW so magical!

  • @Peaceforall20111
    @Peaceforall20111 Рік тому +1

    For those of you out there, like myself, who truely have decided to live life defying gravity and societal rules I hope your journey is as rewarding as mine has been.
    Help others defy gravity in what u say and do; I know you are out there.
    This is more than a song, it is a way of life abd everyone can get there if you truly want it. I wish you luck

  • @if3359
    @if3359 4 місяці тому +5

    Can we talk about 3:38? Damn, Jackie! 💚💚💚

  • @ElisabethKuhn-s2s
    @ElisabethKuhn-s2s Місяць тому +1

    Had a master class with my choir from Iowa in NYC with Alyssa, she’s so sweet❤

  • @Casazza1316
    @Casazza1316 Рік тому +4

    I wish this was on streaming platforms!

  • @shinjiStarcraft
    @shinjiStarcraft Рік тому +1

    They are coming to Knoxville, TN, and I always wanted to see the show and my amazing wife got me tickets. Can't wait Alyssa Fox is Elphaba and Mckenzie Kurtz is Glinda.

    • @sorano916
      @sorano916 Рік тому

      Alyssa and McKenzie are on Bway. If you're seeing the tour, the current leads are Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda.