is nobody going to comment how in control she is right here? She literally takes a moment to react to the guards blasting the door open. She then disappears into thin air, and literally within 3-4 seconds she is ready to fly and begins her pre-flight lines, which she delivers with a menace and sarcasm in her voice... she sounds like the original Wicked Witch in the classic film. Most actresses are so desperate to get into the lift, they rush all these pre-flights details. Stephanie is beyond a pro, she's just unbelievable.
Not only was this not London, this is one of the earliest Broadway performances! And a full show is available from this (look for "The Wicked Witch of Broadway")
Is there any other time where defying gravity has the drumroll at :48? It adds a new layer of suspense and build up that hits so hard with the "TELL THEM HOW I...." belt, and I've never heard it besides in this Donna clip. Also, yes, Donna is freaking amazing and the greatest elphaba I've ever heard.
(as a katherine in a newsies jr production) and during the pause between (watch what happens and who's there with hee camera) you have to breathe. And same for other parts.
I love this song, I know it was a tough one for Jessie to sing and I understand why it was replaced with What Baking Can Do but such a good song and Jessie kills it.
That last note you really felt that. Elphaba had enough and was finally open to being wicked against all and that last note sounded like she was yelling all the pain out
There was a Wicked show in my area and one of my friends went, she gave me the playbill because my mom forgot to buy tickets for the family and I found out that Stephanie J Block was playing Elphaba.
Same, I was like 8 months old in her last performance in London, so obviously I never saw her live. But if Broadway did a limited run of the original cast, now matter the price I WILL go and see it, no questions asked!
