Megan Hilty's last Popular in the Broadway company of Wicked. This was THE Popular back in the early UA-cam days. Eden Espinosa is Elphaba. May 28th, 2006.
The thing that makes Megan Hilty's Glinda so astonishing is the transformation of her character throughout the show. Compare this hilarious rendition of Popular in Act One to her breathtaking performance of Thank Goodness in Act 2. Truly magnificent.
I love this performance because Megan is HILARIOUS but she knows balance. The sequence where Elphaba is telling her secret is played STRAIGHT which is so important. It gives some rich depth to what is otherwise uproarious comedy.
I agree. None of the laughs are at the expense of the story, which is great. I also love that she gives us some really nice vocals during the song. A lot of Glindas just set the vocals aside on this song in favor of humor alone, but it's a great tune. I appreciate that Megan gives the music some love in this scene.
I agree! Alli Mauzey's Glinda was a bit too childish and hyper for me. It was hard to feel the seriousness with a baby voice responding to Elphaba. And the Glinda perks felt out-of-place (felt like watching a toddler trying to amuse the audience).
"this was THE Popular" YES!!!! also this was pretty much the clearest of the earliest bootlegs it was either this or cheno's final show taken on a hot potato HAHAHAHA
okay, but can we take a second to appreciate Eden's milkflower monologue??? genuinely the best I've seen it - usually, to me, it feels like she's kinda just saying it like a fact that everyone knows/something she assumes everyone thinks about her, but here Eden really made it feel like something she's been bottling up for years and it is visibly breaking her to release it.
Calm down, nobody’s gonna pretend to be reminded of Chenoweth and that’s not remotely insulting or an implication that Hilty didn’t give her own spin on it. Chenoweth originated the part and actors are still directed to play out what she did in it, there’s gonna be a resemblance and people are gonna notice it.
These two were my Glinda and Elphaba when my brother and I flew from Seattle to New York just to see it in March 2006. We were in the center floor towards the front, and I will NEVER forget that experience. I'm talking hyperventilating sobbing in the bathroom at intermission. Mega Eden and Megan fans ever since!!! Megan especially has my heart forever!
I personally think Kristen Chenoweth was better because she excelled in all aspects, the classic Galina energy, the peppy voice, and especially the sad parts.
I saw Wicked for the first time ever the day after Christmas in theaters. I didn’t know what to expect but then became fascinated with the stage play version. Stumbled upon this clip and I gotta say, this is definitely one of my favorite portrayals of Glinda. Ms. Megan, YOU ATE THAT! ❤
So lovely! The “toss toss toss” bit reminds me of “bend and snap” from Legally Blonde - G(a)linda, Elle Woods, Emma Woodhouse - such rich characters...they make mistakes and hurt others but have golden hearts so it makes me ache so much more for what happens to Elphie and Glinda...
Funny you should compare Glinda tp Elle Woods, considering that Laura Bell Bundy (originator of Elle's role on broadway) was Kristin Chenoweth's original standby as Glinda.
Next to the original actress Kristin Chenoweth Megan was one of the best Glinda's of the century. She is very excitable and she fits the role of Glinda 100%. I love it how Megan acts like she drank a can of Red Bull just before this scene because she acts so hyperactive.
Winnie Holzman is a genius. In this scene, Glinda deconstructs every single thing Elphaba doesn’t like about herself. She tells Elphie that her mother’s death and sister’s disability aren’t her fault, that she deserves nice things, and that she’s beautiful and worthy of love.
You can tell this is the performance that arianna grande took inspo from. From the growls to the intonations, and comedy. She really was a good Glinda.
She might be my favorite Glinda. Her voice is so effortless and I love her transformation into a more serious character. Her version of Thank Goodness gives me chills every time ❤
She does such a good job of sounding and acting just like Kristin Chenoweth in this role , which I assume is what they wanted her to do since everyone wants to see the original Broadway cast. But she does add a few little changes that are really cool! She does an amazing job!
She was originally Kristin and Jennifer’s understudy and after they left they gave her the role, she might do some things Kristin created but like Jen made it her own. They don’t want carbon copies
My first Wicked cast! I saw them in the tour in Hollywood in 2007. Pretty sure it was both of them, but Megan was there for sure. Now I've seen it 8 or 9 times; I've actually lost count!
I think Megan's chemistry with Shoshana was BEST, but Eden and Megan were DEFINITELY my personal top second best favorite. Megan was DEFINITELY my favorite Glinda after Kristin.
"LAAA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAAA'" E: u ok? G: LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I AM HELPING YOUUUUUUUUUU NOT MEEEEEEEEEEE LAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAA
I like the different types of Galinda/Glinda ... those that are like pretentious and snooty ... and those like what Megan did here... who are total brats we also have to remember that the characters are supposed to be like late teens early 20s (18-20) just leaving home and going to college (SHIZ U!!!)
She had this wig first. All the Glindas had curls at this time. Kristin had a straight wig, but subsequent Glindas were curly until they brought the straight back in 2007.
@@CaseyBlizzard Yeah, Kristin I remembered had the straight wig. Like i love the straight wig more than the curly haired wig. So it was straight and then made it curly and then brought it back to straight?
@@camara1194 yes, that's right. They've done a lot of different styles for this wig over the years, but the tightly curled style Megan has in this video hasn't really come back. I agree, I like the straighter one with a bit of curl at the bottom. It's a nice contrast to the curly bubble gown wig and the regal updo that starts the second act. It's like Glinda's youthful look.
Personally, I feel like her performance as Glinda on Broadway was better than when she performed again in L.A. When she returned to Wicked in Los Angeles, I wasn't getting the same vibe that she was here on her run on Broadway, When she performed in Los Angeles, Megan looked like she was trying too hard which kind of sucked the comedy and fun out of her performance as Glinda. Not to say she was bad, I just felt like her Broadway performances as Glinda were better and more in character than her performances in LA
As talented as Ms. Hilty is, I don't think she was right for this role. Her take on Marilyn Monroe in the tv show "Smash" is a winner. I'm sure she's great in the "Death Becomes Her" musical.
@CaseyBlizzard Ms. Hilty's style-IMHO--is bolder, maybe even brassier, than Ms. Chenowith's. So I guess I'm biased to the person who first played the part.
I'm sorry but her voice was not meant for Glinda lol, she can't help it. She has BEAUTIFUL voice don't get me wrong, her voice is just more full and heavy and suitable to Elphaba vs what Glinda is supposed to be which is light and peppy
Megan brought many different colors to her voice depending on the scene and the moment. I don't think Glinda must be just one sound. To each their own though.
The thing that makes Megan Hilty's Glinda so astonishing is the transformation of her character throughout the show. Compare this hilarious rendition of Popular in Act One to her breathtaking performance of Thank Goodness in Act 2. Truly magnificent.
Having ADHD and being autistic feels like being both Elphaba and Glinda at the same time 😄😅❤️👏❗️
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I love this performance because Megan is HILARIOUS but she knows balance. The sequence where Elphaba is telling her secret is played STRAIGHT which is so important. It gives some rich depth to what is otherwise uproarious comedy.
I agree. None of the laughs are at the expense of the story, which is great. I also love that she gives us some really nice vocals during the song. A lot of Glindas just set the vocals aside on this song in favor of humor alone, but it's a great tune. I appreciate that Megan gives the music some love in this scene.
I agree! Alli Mauzey's Glinda was a bit too childish and hyper for me. It was hard to feel the seriousness with a baby voice responding to Elphaba. And the Glinda perks felt out-of-place (felt like watching a toddler trying to amuse the audience).
This was so chaotic and I loved every second💀
"this was THE Popular" YES!!!! also this was pretty much the clearest of the earliest bootlegs it was either this or cheno's final show taken on a hot potato HAHAHAHA
This was my first bootleg and first time I seen wicked in full
i absolutely LOVE how Elphie is super into it
5:28 I adore her, especially that last "Like MEEEE" which made Elpheba's actress break character xD
I saw her in the first Toronto run of Wicked and was so happy with the performance.
Real
Her voice seems so effortless. Amazing technique and control, and a huge range with real power all the way up and down! WOW.
okay, but can we take a second to appreciate Eden's milkflower monologue??? genuinely the best I've seen it - usually, to me, it feels like she's kinda just saying it like a fact that everyone knows/something she assumes everyone thinks about her, but here Eden really made it feel like something she's been bottling up for years and it is visibly breaking her to release it.
She’s definitely in my top three Elphaba actresses.
Also that return wrist boop at 2:50 lives rent free in my head
Her ballgown is ENGRAINED in my mind for all eternity.
Mine as well!! I die laughing every time haha I did it in my head when I saw the movie
For those of you saying she reminds you of Kristin, no. No.
She reminds you of Megan Hilty.
She has her own, honestly perfect version of Glinda.
Maybe you haven't seen Kristen's Glitter and Be Gay, from Candide: even the same dress!!!
Calm down, nobody’s gonna pretend to be reminded of Chenoweth and that’s not remotely insulting or an implication that Hilty didn’t give her own spin on it. Chenoweth originated the part and actors are still directed to play out what she did in it, there’s gonna be a resemblance and people are gonna notice it.
Totally agree! Kristin was og forever but Megan’s my favorite
These two were my Glinda and Elphaba when my brother and I flew from Seattle to New York just to see it in March 2006. We were in the center floor towards the front, and I will NEVER forget that experience. I'm talking hyperventilating sobbing in the bathroom at intermission. Mega Eden and Megan fans ever since!!! Megan especially has my heart forever!
THIS IS SO COMEDIC OMG I LOVE HER
She is by far the best Glinda I've ever seen! She makes the character really likable.
I personally think Kristen Chenoweth was better because she excelled in all aspects, the classic Galina energy, the peppy voice, and especially the sad parts.
Ms. Kristin is my fave, but Megan really does have an energetic likeability that is absolutely necessary for the role. I think she's excellent.
I saw Wicked for the first time ever the day after Christmas in theaters. I didn’t know what to expect but then became fascinated with the stage play version. Stumbled upon this clip and I gotta say, this is definitely one of my favorite portrayals of Glinda. Ms. Megan, YOU ATE THAT! ❤
I saw Megan and Eden at the Pantages in Hollywood and both were genius. Megan was born to be a Broadway star. ❤
I did too! Incredible performances from both.
I’ve watched at least 9 or 10 versions and Megan made this truly unique and hilarious. Burst out laughing which is something I rarely do 💙
So lovely! The “toss toss toss” bit reminds me of “bend and snap” from Legally Blonde - G(a)linda, Elle Woods, Emma Woodhouse - such rich characters...they make mistakes and hurt others but have golden hearts so it makes me ache so much more for what happens to Elphie and Glinda...
Funny you should compare Glinda tp Elle Woods, considering that Laura Bell Bundy (originator of Elle's role on broadway) was Kristin Chenoweth's original standby as Glinda.
Next to the original actress Kristin Chenoweth Megan was one of the best Glinda's of the century. She is very excitable and she fits the role of Glinda 100%. I love it how Megan acts like she drank a can of Red Bull just before this scene because she acts so hyperactive.
“How many Red Bulls have you had?”
Megan: *”YES!!!”*
Megan & Eden's chemistry was so fire!
Winnie Holzman is a genius. In this scene, Glinda deconstructs every single thing Elphaba doesn’t like about herself. She tells Elphie that her mother’s death and sister’s disability aren’t her fault, that she deserves nice things, and that she’s beautiful and worthy of love.
Entertaining AND efficient!
You can tell this is the performance that arianna grande took inspo from. From the growls to the intonations, and comedy. She really was a good Glinda.
I majorly disagree. I think Ariana was a terrible Glinda because she cannot act. It was painfully bad...
@@amandasnider2644the award(s) she's likely to winwould like to disagree with you.
@@amandasnider2644You try playing the role lol
Megan Hilty is truly a good actress I love her
"Veryvery popUlar...like!...MAAAYYYYY!"
A legend.
Eden and Megan are My Elphaba & Glinda... Had the joy of seeing them a few times while they were in residence here in Hollywood. LOVE.
Alli Mauzey and Megan Hilty kill this!!!
Yess and they also so different, i love alli version better
Saw them a few weeks before this was recorded and I'm SO glad this exists!!!!
I miss hearing that BALLGOOWWWWNNNN!
She might be my favorite Glinda. Her voice is so effortless and I love her transformation into a more serious character. Her version of Thank Goodness gives me chills every time ❤
Megan is an Aries and I love imagining that she played this as her, but as a child😃
Finally another actress that can do Glinda justice. She’s my next favorite after Kristen Chenoweth
Her comedic timing is unmatched
Chilling performance! Brava!
She was great OMG
“BALLGOWWWWWWWN!”
Poor Elphie! Lol
She does such a good job of sounding and acting just like Kristin Chenoweth in this role , which I assume is what they wanted her to do since everyone wants to see the original Broadway cast. But she does add a few little changes that are really cool! She does an amazing job!
Lol her Glinda is nothing like Kristin’s
She was originally Kristin and Jennifer’s understudy and after they left they gave her the role, she might do some things Kristin created but like Jen made it her own. They don’t want carbon copies
She stood by for Jennifer, but not Kristin.
i love her interpretation of galinda!
Best I have seen. Hands down.
Getting better and better all the time
Oh my god how loud her second Ballgown was!
LOL😂 Poor Eden
The jokes are NEVER ending!😂
Never heard of her. She's GREAT!
This is EPIC!
My first Wicked cast! I saw them in the tour in Hollywood in 2007. Pretty sure it was both of them, but Megan was there for sure. Now I've seen it 8 or 9 times; I've actually lost count!
She really is the best one in this part.
Megan was great in “9 to 5” too as Doralee. She sounded so much like Dolly Parton. 😊
She is delightful as Glinda ! Very high energy, but very sweet and loving!
I think Megan's chemistry with Shoshana was BEST, but Eden and Megan were DEFINITELY my personal top second best favorite. Megan was DEFINITELY my favorite Glinda after Kristin.
I love this 😍
i grew up on this video
Her and Ali Mauzey really can do Glinda. If Ariana Grande can't perform like this, we need an extra version!
3:46 the fuckening begins
3:56 4:06 god I love the way her voice gets richer and fuller
she's just so cute!
She is the best.
She reminds me of Fabi Bang's Glinda 🥰 they have such energy in common
Okay, but that wand toss looks like a straight-up arrow shot and it's perfect
Megan Hilty is THE BEST G(a)linda
She’s the best Glinda! Next to the original Kristin Chenoweth
MEGAN. HILTY.
She nearly gave it all away at the end of 9:06, but saved it as she sat up 🤣🤣🥰
"very very popular like... MEEEEEEAAAYYYY"
this is my favorite popular with my fave elphie & glinda
"LAAA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAAA'"
E: u ok?
G: LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I AM HELPING YOUUUUUUUUUU NOT MEEEEEEEEEEE LAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAAA LAAAAAAAAA
5:45 the best part
lmao i was hoping it was the exact part i was thinking of ty
5:18 the way she says this is so funny
"don't make me laugh. don't. they were popular PLEASE 👹" 😭😭😭
Kara Lindsay did that a lot during her Glinda run and it was absolutely hilarious
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I like the different types of Galinda/Glinda ... those that are like pretentious and snooty ... and those like what Megan did here... who are total brats
we also have to remember that the characters are supposed to be like late teens early 20s (18-20) just leaving home and going to college (SHIZ U!!!)
I was wondering why they changed Megan’s wig? i loved the straight haired wig and got she whips it in Eden’s face. Cracked me up
She had this wig first. All the Glindas had curls at this time. Kristin had a straight wig, but subsequent Glindas were curly until they brought the straight back in 2007.
@@CaseyBlizzard Yeah, Kristin I remembered had the straight wig. Like i love the straight wig more than the curly haired wig. So it was straight and then made it curly and then brought it back to straight?
@@camara1194 yes, that's right. They've done a lot of different styles for this wig over the years, but the tightly curled style Megan has in this video hasn't really come back. I agree, I like the straighter one with a bit of curl at the bottom. It's a nice contrast to the curly bubble gown wig and the regal updo that starts the second act. It's like Glinda's youthful look.
5:19 PLEASE
Oh I know her megan Hitly. She’s the Disney voice actor from T.O.T.O
too bad MH's performance (the complete show) wasn't recorded on dvd.....
i would love to see the entire show.....
E: I have to go.
G: Well your WELCOME!
My favorite glinda hands down
That is one overhyped Glinda XD I LOVE HER
Your very first party, ever?
Do funerals count?
Do you have the full boot?
Megan Hilty bodied this
Wait…. Is she wearing her bubble dress wig with the clips in it?… like is it due to her quick change or smth????
No, that's the style that the Glindas wore back around 2005ish-2007ish. It's a separate wig from the bubble wig.
But Glinda instead of Galinda its bc of the Goat. I didn't watched the musical yet hehe (any links for the slime tutorial?)
One of the craziest Glinda I've ever seen 😂😂😂
3:00
Dare I say Megan Hilty did a better job & was funnier than Kristen Chenoweth?!
The Ga is silent
Is Elphie here Eden?
Yes it's her
Personally, I feel like her performance as Glinda on Broadway was better than when she performed again in L.A. When she returned to Wicked in Los Angeles, I wasn't getting the same vibe that she was here on her run on Broadway,
When she performed in Los Angeles, Megan looked like she was trying too hard which kind of sucked the comedy and fun out of her performance as Glinda.
Not to say she was bad, I just felt like her Broadway performances as Glinda were better and more in character than her performances in LA
Yeah I would agree with that. I think she went a bit too far in LA and lost touch a bit. It became sort of toddlerish.
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왜 한국인 없냥..
Because it’s broadway, where the show originated…
As talented as Ms. Hilty is, I don't think she was right for this role. Her take on Marilyn Monroe in the tv show "Smash" is a winner. I'm sure she's great in the "Death Becomes Her" musical.
Why do you feel that way? Just curious
@CaseyBlizzard Ms. Hilty's style-IMHO--is bolder, maybe even brassier, than Ms. Chenowith's. So I guess I'm biased to the person who first played the part.
@@tamaraclaw ah gotcha
why does she suddenly turn to shakira HAHAHA
I'm sorry but her voice was not meant for Glinda lol, she can't help it. She has BEAUTIFUL voice don't get me wrong, her voice is just more full and heavy and suitable to Elphaba vs what Glinda is supposed to be which is light and peppy
Megan brought many different colors to her voice depending on the scene and the moment. I don't think Glinda must be just one sound. To each their own though.
I Love Glinda 💗👸💅🎫🩰👙🛍👛👑💄📿🧚♀🦩🍭🧁🏩🪞🎭