Megan Hilty performs No One Mourns the Wicked with the Broadway cast of Wicked. May 28th, 2006. This was her last on Broadway. Includes the optional high note.
Saw her in LA, not only was she great in the show, but even following. Hilty came out to do the Equity Fights Aids appeal and was still getting a standing ovation. She promptly put her fingers into her mouth and issued an ear-splitting whistle to quiet the crowd and said "I don't have all night, quiet down!" Brought down the house and probably got a couple thousand more in donations from her humor. Great night!!
@@HSMfanatic17 She does the standard note on the cast recording. She was capable of doing the higher option, but they wanted the standard one for the album. I think if she'd optioned up on the recording, audiences would've then expected that note to always be used in the show and might've felt let down when it didn't happen.
Some might say I'm crazy, but I saw Megan in Wicked (Los Angeles) 30 times! And each time, she got BETTER and BETTER and BETTER! NO ONE can ever top Kristin. However, Megan TRULY made it her own, and she's number 1 next to Kristin! Because they TRULY made this role their OWN! LOVE YOU! It's ME, DOLPH! (Ok, ignore the above, I had time to think, and it does sound very stalkerish! )
Nah not crazy, maybe a little obsessed but I get it. I just took my wife to see Wicked in Philly over the weekend and I’d go back again in a heartbeat. Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and they were both absolutely amazing.
@@dragonflyqueen9495now that IS crazy when the role was literally written for Kristin lol. Hilty is wonderful, but she simply brings something different to Glinda, a more grounded Glinda. If you’re speaking vocally, Kristin’s vocal ability is simply unmatched. That’s why she’s so famous. That and the fact that she has brilliant comedic timing that you find others eventually emulated to make their own. It’s really a matter of preference for which Glinda you like.
As I recall, from many years ago, Hilty is from Mount Vernon, Washington, where we live. I loved her in the tv show SMASH, she has quite the amazing voice and she is so funny.🩷💚🩷💚
I had the great pleasure of seeing her at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles in 2008. Eden Espinoza played Elphaba. It’s one of the best theater experiences I’ve ever had. I still laugh at the fact that my boyfriend went temporarily blind during the introduction to the One Short Day number. Those green lights! 😂❤
I wonder sometimes that when Elphaba had her vision about the celebration of her if she saw Galinda/Glinda's path and she did what was best for the people and Animals of Oz.
Not gonna lie, I was kinda sad the 2024 version left out the high-pitched line "baby is unnaturally.....GREEEEEEEEN!"...it's a peak broadway moment for me.
I think Christian made a cameo. That munchkin that said “Glenda why does wickedness happen?” it realy sounds like her. By the way Megan Hilty is the best Glenda i love that note at the end
Vocally for sure. Though the foreshadowing and pain that comes through in some of Ariana’s choices I find interesting dramatically. Hilty of course gives us all those feelings in Thank Goodness
It's the difference between live stage singing and movie singing. Glinda on stage has to project her voice, while Glinda in the movie doesn't have to because her vocals can be edited in post.
doesn't the Broadway Glinda bubble have a long rod on the back for her safety clip? the tour is the one that uses the small loop in the back of the bubble. I'm just very observant lmao
They have used several different methods for the broadway bubble over the years. Small loop, vertical rod, horizontal rod. Good eye though. You're clearly a mega fan like me.
I love that she seemingly stared right into the camera on that last note, absolute queen
She definitely did!!! Lol
That e6 at the end is NECESSARY - it brings the number to such a dramatic close!
I love that note - I've only heard Kristin, Megan and Alli Mauzey do it so far though - are there other Glindas that did it?
I still find it astonishing for them to reach a note that high AND have vibrato. That's incredible range and technique.
@@ScreamWright I've also heard Cassie Okenka and Suzie Mathers
I'm hyped for Ari's version for the film!
@@ScreamWright ariana grande now!!!
Saw her in LA, not only was she great in the show, but even following. Hilty came out to do the Equity Fights Aids appeal and was still getting a standing ovation. She promptly put her fingers into her mouth and issued an ear-splitting whistle to quiet the crowd and said "I don't have all night, quiet down!" Brought down the house and probably got a couple thousand more in donations from her humor. Great night!!
So funny! Thank you for sharing this.
Megan was an OUTSTANDING Glinda!!
I love Hilty's last hign note - it's Glinda's optional high note and it sounds great!!!
I’m surprised that Kristin Chenoweth didn’t think of that during her run in the OBC. That would’ve been pretty badass
@@PapaLobo94 She did do it actually: ua-cam.com/video/RRFlFPnHGjs/v-deo.html
@@PapaLobo94 You can hear her do it in the soundtrack.
@@PapaLobo94 Kristin did it on occasion.
@@HSMfanatic17 She does the standard note on the cast recording. She was capable of doing the higher option, but they wanted the standard one for the album. I think if she'd optioned up on the recording, audiences would've then expected that note to always be used in the show and might've felt let down when it didn't happen.
If anyone ever nailed a high note, she did!
God, the E6 at the end is crazy 😭😭😭
she has a wonderful opera voice: powerful, full, rich, rounded, emotional. 👏
Some might say I'm crazy, but I saw Megan in Wicked (Los Angeles) 30 times! And each time, she got BETTER and BETTER and BETTER! NO ONE can ever top Kristin. However, Megan TRULY made it her own, and she's number 1 next to Kristin! Because they TRULY made this role their OWN! LOVE YOU! It's ME, DOLPH! (Ok, ignore the above, I had time to think, and it does sound very stalkerish! )
Nah not crazy, maybe a little obsessed but I get it. I just took my wife to see Wicked in Philly over the weekend and I’d go back again in a heartbeat. Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and they were both absolutely amazing.
honedtly as long as you take care of your wallet, youre fine!
Some might say I’M crazy, but Megan does top Kristin. ❤
@@dragonflyqueen9495now that IS crazy when the role was literally written for Kristin lol. Hilty is wonderful, but she simply brings something different to Glinda, a more grounded Glinda. If you’re speaking vocally, Kristin’s vocal ability is simply unmatched. That’s why she’s so famous. That and the fact that she has brilliant comedic timing that you find others eventually emulated to make their own. It’s really a matter of preference for which Glinda you like.
Ugh! She’s so good. And gets those high notes right in the pocket.
Her voice is gorgeous 😍
My favorite Glinda. Megan rang everything out of this role. Just milked it for everything it was worth. The gold standard for me.
Absolutely agreed. Her thank goodness is beyond comparison
I also don’t like that they left out the “ no need to respond that was rhetorical” line in the 2024 version. That’s literally my favorite line 😂😊❤
She's REALLY GOOD ☺️☺️
Got to see her perform in LA before, she's so talented.
Her notes are so full and her vibrato is at a normal speed which is nice lol
OMG her voice is absolutely stunning! I am gobsmacked! Her high notes are insanely good!
Absolutely one of my favorites actresses to play this role. Just a stellar voice, pacing, and delivery.
That high e flat is amazing
E natural ;-)
I saw her in LA, and didn’t know anything about the show. But I was shocked that this hilarious comedienne could sing like that!
As I recall, from many years ago, Hilty is from Mount Vernon, Washington, where we live. I loved her in the tv show SMASH, she has quite the amazing voice and she is so funny.🩷💚🩷💚
She beautiful.❤
I had the great pleasure of seeing her at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles in 2008. Eden Espinoza played Elphaba. It’s one of the best theater experiences I’ve ever had. I still laugh at the fact that my boyfriend went temporarily blind during the introduction to the One Short Day number. Those green lights! 😂❤
Wowww 😭 omg I think I found the best Galinda❤❤❤ so powerful 😊
amazing casting 😮
I wonder sometimes that when Elphaba had her vision about the celebration of her if she saw Galinda/Glinda's path and she did what was best for the people and Animals of Oz.
I Love her High note 6:37
1:31 stunning 😭✨
She is fantastic!!
Jesus the high notes are like child’s play to her 💀
Megan Hilty did a great job
Megan Hilty my beloved
She was my FAVORITE onstage Glinda after Kristin.
2008 was time when I saw Megan perform as Glinda at the Pantages
That finale 😢❤ Amazing
so clean omg
Yes, of course Megan was awesome. But damn if that was not a great "A good man scorns the wicked" 2:16 good for you. 😌👏
Right? I also love Brandi Chavonne Massey's "no one cries they won't return"
Nice
Not gonna lie, I was kinda sad the 2024 version left out the high-pitched line "baby is unnaturally.....GREEEEEEEEN!"...it's a peak broadway moment for me.
THE BABY IS UNNATURALLY.. green.
Remember folks, Hilty originated that high note before Grande
Kristin originated it. Megan did it more often though.
Do you have the full show?
I think Christian made a cameo. That munchkin that said “Glenda why does wickedness happen?” it realy sounds like her. By the way Megan Hilty is the best Glenda i love that note at the end
Anyone else thinks her version was much better than the movie’s? Such a powerful voice at the end
yes, this is so much better 🥰
Absolutely! True opera ❤
Vocally for sure. Though the foreshadowing and pain that comes through in some of Ariana’s choices I find interesting dramatically. Hilty of course gives us all those feelings in Thank Goodness
She’s my favorite Glinda personally.
It's the difference between live stage singing and movie singing. Glinda on stage has to project her voice, while Glinda in the movie doesn't have to because her vocals can be edited in post.
doesn't the Broadway Glinda bubble have a long rod on the back for her safety clip? the tour is the one that uses the small loop in the back of the bubble. I'm just very observant lmao
They have used several different methods for the broadway bubble over the years. Small loop, vertical rod, horizontal rod. Good eye though. You're clearly a mega fan like me.
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I always am confused, is that Fiyero or Elphaba's shadow on the clock face?
Elphaba
When does Meghan belt the E6
It’s the last note.
it's certainly not belted though. it's head voice. probably even whistle at that point.
@@fredd8556 Insanely good though, effortless but powerful.
@@ScreamWright oh Megan is the best 😀
At least it's optional, unlike Christine's E6 note in the titular song of "The Phantom of the Opera."
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Which Slime tutorial date is this?
May 28th, 2006
@@CaseyBlizzard Thanks, you know if i can find this smile tutorial anywhere?
@@ginonovantaI’m not sure. I used to have it on my old laptop, but that’s all gone. Sometimes you can still find links on old fan blogs and stuff
@@CaseyBlizzard I've been looking but I'm afraid only traders have it now. It looks like a pretty good looking recording for 2006
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