Fly Girl: Backstage at "Wicked" with Lindsay Mendez, Episode 6: A Day in the Elphaba Life

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
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    In the newest installment of Fly Girl, Lindsay Mendez brings viewers along for a typical day in the life of the "Wicked" star. See her secrets and find out what she wouldn't give up to play Elphaba.

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  • @wickedchick7
    @wickedchick7 11 років тому +287

    "At first it's really upsetting, and then you start to wear it like a badge of honor" Basically Elphaba's character development.

    • @c0llapsingst4rs
      @c0llapsingst4rs 4 роки тому +9

      WickedFrozenHeart yeah. except then she also gets the badge of shame and people celebrate when she is “dead.”

    • @wickedchick7
      @wickedchick7 4 роки тому +14

      Harmonizer yeah but she kind of stops caring. People always tried to shame her. I don’t think she is ashamed at all in the end. She knows she has passed on her fight and gets to walk away with her head held high.

  • @georgechlada4868
    @georgechlada4868 10 років тому +339

    I feel all the swings and understudies have been in the show longer than the main cast members

    • @elisewendelburg
      @elisewendelburg 10 років тому +131

      It's probably because Elphaba is such a demanding role, and your voice is worn out really easily doing a show 8+ times a week... Since the ensemble is a smaller role than Elphie, the cast most likely isn't belting like she is.. The voice is so fragile, and it's hard to be belting every night and keep your voice in shape..

    • @georgechlada4868
      @georgechlada4868 9 років тому +7

      I love myself

    • @brennens8849
      @brennens8849 7 років тому +35

      George Chlada it’s mostly because the leads are under 1-2 year contracts to keep the show fresh

    • @CountryCowboy008
      @CountryCowboy008 6 років тому +20

      Elise Wendelburg it actually destroyed Idina's voice, sad to say.

    • @beardedslair5410
      @beardedslair5410 6 років тому +9

      Countrycowboy08 But, she's back right? I haven't been on track on Idina tho, poor Idina.

  • @ActorsWithIssuespodcast
    @ActorsWithIssuespodcast 11 років тому +58

    I love how dedicated they are to keeping their voices healthy. I've performed with people who will arrive to the hour-call and not have warmed up, coffee in hand, not giving a damn since they think downing a bottle of water will make it all okay. Lindsay, Derek and everyone else has to be in tip-top shape. Kudos and props to them!

  • @pearljoslyn9947
    @pearljoslyn9947 10 років тому +127

    the wicked elevator is literally the slowest elevator in the world

  • @melaniegarcia3158
    @melaniegarcia3158 5 років тому +130

    1:42
    Lindsay: So come with me!
    To the Emerald City

  • @moniquemauleon
    @moniquemauleon 5 років тому +102

    When you’re watching this right before Wicked 15 and she says Wicked 10💀💀

  • @sarahhalasz2258
    @sarahhalasz2258 9 років тому +134

    Guys, Olba's pastilles are bomb. She's right, if you are a musical theatre actor or simply a singer you NEED to get some!

    • @alexaliona
      @alexaliona 8 років тому +4

      yes. they are magical.

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 7 років тому +11

      They are epic! So are the Grether's, but they're so hard to find & ouchy price.

    • @tillyboos
      @tillyboos 3 роки тому +8

      Being a Brooklyn native, who has been performing since I was a young kid, I've been using Olba's Pastiles my WHOLE LIFE. I swear by them. SAME with the Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat. The Raspberry and Lemon Echnicaea, are the TWO best.

  • @kcorona7715
    @kcorona7715 9 років тому +180

    HOW DOES LINDSAY LOOKS SO AMAZING IN THE MORNING?!?

  • @lizziebeexoxo
    @lizziebeexoxo 9 років тому +100

    I never want these backstage videos to end! I love seeing what goes on behind the scenes- especially of my favourite musical ever!!

    • @rae9959
      @rae9959 8 років тому +3

      Me too!

    • @melly9204
      @melly9204 7 років тому +2

      Lizzie C Yep! I've watched these blogs a million times and I love Wicked so much!

    • @kellykrill1622
      @kellykrill1622 7 місяців тому

      Just the songs sweetheart all my fans and thank you for believing me

  • @arianacastaluccio-vilani9442
    @arianacastaluccio-vilani9442 7 років тому +20

    "Yeah...I'm green what of it?" 😂😂 I love Lindsay 😂

  • @ahhhfakemonsters
    @ahhhfakemonsters 9 років тому +95

    that butterfly dress she's wearing is so pretty

    • @theclaytonator7125
      @theclaytonator7125 8 років тому +1

      +Allison H I wonder where she got it i just want to see if they have that dress in my size.

  • @wickkified
    @wickkified 11 років тому +31

    Their voice and their health are what enables them to do this for their living. Gotta be healthy and incredibly strong, pretty much 24/7.

  • @representationmetaphorique
    @representationmetaphorique 10 років тому +102

    Lindsay's eyebrow game is strong

  • @plumster33
    @plumster33 8 років тому +46

    Your dresser seems like such lovely kind caring person almost like a mum when you are doing all those shows

  • @leslieallen9386
    @leslieallen9386 9 років тому +39

    I can't believe Carlos didn't say "I'm sorry, but you don't have permission to see the wizard." That would be my catchphrase!!!

  • @saint_kitty
    @saint_kitty 10 років тому +45

    how can somebody still look so good in the morning ugh

  • @amararose6082
    @amararose6082 4 роки тому +11

    When she said “come with me” at the beginning her Elphaba came out it sounded like the line “come with me to the Emerald City” 😂 did anyone else think of that?

  • @Izz1316
    @Izz1316 8 років тому +69

    One day I will be on Broadway and I will be elphaba hopefully it's been my dream since I was 3 to be a actor first on Hollywood then when I was in grade 7 I started musicals now I am in grade 10 and I know I can make it no matter how many people tell me I can't

  • @Lindseylava
    @Lindseylava 8 років тому +189

    *buys steamer*

  • @melly9204
    @melly9204 9 років тому +28

    Lindsay is like me in the morning. I never want to get my lazy ass out of bed. I'm just surprised that she looks fricking amazing first thing in the morning.

  • @gwynfromRARE
    @gwynfromRARE 5 років тому +50

    wait is that.. "Its hard out there for a witch" t-shirt! You actually put it on a T-shirt

  • @gilbertsalazar713
    @gilbertsalazar713 5 років тому +20

    I love this woman. such an amazing talent!

  • @eliseterry2092
    @eliseterry2092 7 років тому +76

    I played Princess Fiona in Shrek, then went directly into playing the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, so I definitely relate to having a green hairline and ears...

  • @alisonstarkey7743
    @alisonstarkey7743 11 років тому +8

    oh my god, the butterfly dress is so perfect!

  • @bluefuzzysox
    @bluefuzzysox 11 років тому +8

    won lottery tickets for wicked on saturday and saw the matinee front row and it was incredible! got to meet all the leads except lindsay and katie!! :D

  • @makeupmermaid22
    @makeupmermaid22 10 років тому +50

    I have the Wicked nail polish set, of course I had to buy it. Nail polish, and Wicked, need I say more?

    • @cje24576
      @cje24576 10 років тому +3

      Do you know if it's still available anywhere? I can't believe I just found out about the nail polish set!

    • @makeupmermaid22
      @makeupmermaid22 10 років тому

      Try Amazon or ebay. They were on sale at sephora for a while after they were discontinued.

    • @chillinginthecomments9517
      @chillinginthecomments9517 5 років тому +1

      Damn It wasn’t for sale when I saw the show

  • @MinneapolisDavid
    @MinneapolisDavid 3 роки тому +4

    This is the best one! A day in your he life of a young, dangerously talented woman in New York. You are living the dream of a million little girls (and TWO million boys)!!!!

  • @VaraVTTV
    @VaraVTTV 9 років тому +12

    Travis W... in Wicked... then in Matilda... this kind of makes my day! lol

  • @nathanross7546
    @nathanross7546 9 років тому +5

    Gotta love Lindsay's end sing!

  • @pengoschwortz4734
    @pengoschwortz4734 4 роки тому +3

    10:04 honestly such a great look

  • @MarciaPze
    @MarciaPze 11 років тому +5

    I've seen every single backstage video lindsay! I just simply LOVE this musical! Ad actually one of the girls that is on the cast of wicked here in Mexico was in my high school and that makes things very exciting! It is really my dream to sing and dance on wicked! You're amazing so full of happiness! Love the cast! Congratulations to all of you!

  • @dannyharris3493
    @dannyharris3493 5 років тому +9

    wow you wouldn't expect her just randomly walking around to be about to star on broadway

  • @sarahhalasz2258
    @sarahhalasz2258 8 років тому +4

    OMG! James Brown III came to my school and talked to my drama class! LOL, I was watching it and was like "i've met him" lol. He's really sweet!!

  • @Cheekycrissy
    @Cheekycrissy 11 років тому +2

    This is a BRILLIANT pilot episode for a TV show!..

  • @luisaarayaarancibia
    @luisaarayaarancibia 4 роки тому +5

    Dresser seems like on of the chillest jobs ever. Helping With putting clothes on and chilling

  • @ariespecula
    @ariespecula 9 років тому +4

    Omg Lindsey is so hilarious

  • @Fannywikstrom95
    @Fannywikstrom95 11 років тому +3

    I have seen all of these episodes at least 7 times each. Can't wait 'til episode 8 is out!!

  • @PennHerbco
    @PennHerbco 5 років тому +4

    So glad the Olbas Pastilles are a part of your day :)

  • @wickkified
    @wickkified 11 років тому +6

    I love how totally natural and homeopathic Lindsay is in her approach to vocal health. And then there's the Book of Mormon guys plugging Mucinex! Personally, I think Mucinex is amazing. I think it was Jared Getner who called it "Magic Singing Pills." Andrew Rannells said he was mildly addicted to it. W/Evs. I am in awe of all of these brilliant B'Way performers.

  • @gabrielleorlando5901
    @gabrielleorlando5901 9 років тому +79

    i WILL play Elphaba on Broadway some day!

    • @zoeanderson7685
      @zoeanderson7685 8 років тому +5

      Me too

    • @tpfuertz2318
      @tpfuertz2318 7 років тому

      Gabrielle Orlando no you'll not.

    • @Katnipo
      @Katnipo 7 років тому +21

      +TP Fuertz and how do you know that? If she works hard and has the passion she could eventually work her way up there and live her dream. Gabrielle you work for your dream and dont let anything stop you, I have the same dream to be on Broadway :)

    • @broadwaymike92
      @broadwaymike92 6 років тому +2

      Gabrielle Orlando I'll be Boq one day

    • @analisapena3086
      @analisapena3086 5 років тому +2

      TP Fuertz I need you to get something

  • @imartin1670
    @imartin1670 8 років тому +22

    i now wonder a lot less how these people can sing/act/dance 8 shows a week. if i was this neurotic about my vocal health (and had the time) I'd have a lot less vocal fatigue.

  • @MarqueeMarcR
    @MarqueeMarcR 10 років тому +3

    thank you for all you share with us other actors of what to prepare for life in the big city.

  • @hannahedithrose
    @hannahedithrose 9 років тому +24

    4:15 THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS

  • @CWazBroadwayBandGeek
    @CWazBroadwayBandGeek 11 років тому +4

    I freaking LOVE Lindsay Mendez! SO adorable and funny :) ♥ Xx

  • @Fannywikstrom95
    @Fannywikstrom95 7 років тому +6

    Been watching these videos and loving them since they came out. I need more content by Lindsay!!! She's so inspiring. If she got a youtube channel I would diiiie of gratitude.

  • @mollymenner6596
    @mollymenner6596 11 років тому +3

    I love these so much you have no idea I rewatch them like everyday

  • @ianamos3830
    @ianamos3830 4 роки тому +3

    Watching this on the exact date of wicked’s 16th anniversary

  • @vickymitchell5707
    @vickymitchell5707 4 роки тому +6

    My school did Oliver and I got Dodger so I asked for s steamer for Xmas so I could use it 😂

  • @evakamman5391
    @evakamman5391 11 років тому +3

    I look forward to these every week!

  • @racheljackson9717
    @racheljackson9717 Рік тому +1

    4:09 my jaw dropped when i saw a shadowhunters city of bones poster

  • @jennanajjar
    @jennanajjar 11 років тому +2

    YOU AND DEREK KLENA CAME FROM DOGFIGHT TOGETHER AND WENT TO WICKED OMG AMAZING I LOVE YOU GUYS

  • @iAmMadeOfSoup
    @iAmMadeOfSoup 7 років тому +4

    So much work. I wanna be Elphaba someday.

  • @monicaroman4305
    @monicaroman4305 11 років тому +2

    "and I'm like,'Yeah I'm green. What of it?'" bahahahahaha!

  • @Btrains84
    @Btrains84 6 років тому +6

    Wow!!!.Seeing what the actors have to go thru to protect their voices makes me glad I'm a drummer and not a singer!!!

  • @ronniemcleod2880
    @ronniemcleod2880 Рік тому +2

    Wicked show show tour show ❤❤😊😊😊 london see best favronte show ❤❤😊😊

  • @alizeriojas4747
    @alizeriojas4747 4 роки тому +5

    i bought some silicea because of this

  • @Andovarius
    @Andovarius 11 років тому +3

    What an amazing vlog. Definitely the best of the bunch!

  • @robinriedinger8796
    @robinriedinger8796 Рік тому +1

    I'm so loving these episodes!!!!!

  • @user-jt6od7ig5i
    @user-jt6od7ig5i 11 років тому +2

    i get so happy when i see these in my subscription box! :)

  • @Chadlystlofficiall
    @Chadlystlofficiall 11 років тому +2

    I have that exact same steamer and it really does wonders!

  • @frostedjosieos3193
    @frostedjosieos3193 10 років тому +18

    At first I was like "Who is this...tan colored person?"

  • @kydune8152
    @kydune8152 2 роки тому +2

    i love this :') thank u for sharing m'love!!!

  • @AngelofMusicization
    @AngelofMusicization 11 років тому +2

    UGH i need those polishes so EXCITEDDDD

  • @MaxxStephen
    @MaxxStephen 11 років тому +2

    so obsessed with these

  • @kivawashington6721
    @kivawashington6721 9 років тому +2

    i am such a fan omg I LOVE WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nicolel.4504
    @nicolel.4504 11 років тому +2

    I'm seeing the show for the 3rd time in november!!!

  • @WickedlyEpic10
    @WickedlyEpic10 11 років тому +4

    can't wait for those nail polish to come out definatly buying them :D

  • @expertonmyself
    @expertonmyself 11 років тому +3

    great! i'm gonna look for the items she bought from westerly, at my local health food stores.

  • @soopersalad2509
    @soopersalad2509 6 років тому +5

    8:05 I got those a long time ago on xmas! they’re rlly pretty, but mine r old and the glitter one is too dry now. i want more green glitter 💚

    • @analisapena3086
      @analisapena3086 5 років тому

      Take the rest out, get normal green polish or make your own and then rebottle it.

  • @bethblalock1644
    @bethblalock1644 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite song I'm Not That Girl

  • @thomascarter6541
    @thomascarter6541 10 років тому +18

    What if the swing need a swing ?

    • @ellie3593
      @ellie3593 5 років тому

      Thomas Carter well then that's a sad playground

  • @bethblalock1644
    @bethblalock1644 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite song is Dancing through life

  • @alwayshelen2055
    @alwayshelen2055 11 років тому +2

    OH YES!!!!!!!!! They have a 30 day thing on fb plan and 500 events to celebrate it!

  • @shawnag84
    @shawnag84 11 років тому +2

    All of this is so interesting!!

  • @Jolanda27
    @Jolanda27 11 років тому +3

    Gosh, they are sooo obsessed with their health and their voice..

  • @Charlierose214
    @Charlierose214 11 років тому +2

    this was an awesome vlog!!!!!!!

  • @bethblalock1644
    @bethblalock1644 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite song is Thank Goodness

  • @LH-ro2ot
    @LH-ro2ot 5 років тому +2

    The power of placebos 😂😂😂

  • @bethblalock1644
    @bethblalock1644 4 роки тому

    My favorite song one short day

  • @madelinewright5218
    @madelinewright5218 6 років тому +1

    I'm in Godspell right now!!!!

  • @sophiapan3824
    @sophiapan3824 10 років тому +2

    OMG I must get the nail polish set; hope it's still available

  • @davidfuentes4360
    @davidfuentes4360 6 років тому +3

    lindsday you are wonderful

  • @mykelcohen
    @mykelcohen 11 років тому +2

    More! Please! Extend this vlog!!

  • @audrianamichelle7018
    @audrianamichelle7018 8 років тому +1

    I've Been binge watching this wow

  • @jameskirkland03
    @jameskirkland03 5 років тому +2

    The best broadway.com vlog, I’m sorry

    • @ellaa499
      @ellaa499 3 роки тому

      You speak the truth

  • @ashleyandrews4331
    @ashleyandrews4331 5 років тому +4

    Where did you get that gorgeous butterfly dress?????🦋🦋🦋🦋

  • @samanthadauber6737
    @samanthadauber6737 8 років тому +8

    Omg grethers pastilles are amazing

  • @Fannywikstrom95
    @Fannywikstrom95 11 років тому +3

    Am I the only one who bought a steamer after watching this?

  • @emmavaughan7295
    @emmavaughan7295 6 років тому +1

    I love these sooo much !!

  • @Misswtfudge
    @Misswtfudge 11 років тому +2

    Love this!!

  • @badgirlalice
    @badgirlalice 7 років тому +4

    I hope to tech the show one day.

  • @KarlyC
    @KarlyC 5 років тому +3

    I literally bought a steamer after watching this 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @CarolinaOpryVideos
    @CarolinaOpryVideos 11 років тому +1

    -LOVE the videos!!!! Fly Girl :)

  • @jaedaq8336
    @jaedaq8336 5 років тому

    At 13:49 I fr thought that was Niall Horan for a sec😂 and directioners out there?😂✊

  • @TheAffableAph
    @TheAffableAph 10 років тому +1

    I have those sponges too, Brian. You are not alone.

  • @HorrorPrincess
    @HorrorPrincess 10 років тому +25

    0:53-1:08 but her bed sheets are grey

    • @ronigiolitto5241
      @ronigiolitto5241 6 років тому +2

      LittleCookie Monster they only look grey on camera

  • @gabriellevincent5581
    @gabriellevincent5581 11 років тому +2

    I

  • @Nightline27
    @Nightline27 11 років тому +1

    I'm so getting that nail polish.

  • @Spielingnewfie
    @Spielingnewfie 9 років тому +15

    ...and I have a QVC problem.... XD

  • @bethblalock1644
    @bethblalock1644 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite song is for good and Defying Gravity