Wicked Reopens on Broadway: Watch Glinda's Iconic First Line 

I was in this audience and let me tell you, that applause happened for every well known line and song in the show. It was so powerful I will never forget it

You can just tell EVERYONE is so excited to be back. The actors the crowd, Broadway is BACK!

Ginna Claire Mason, the current Glinda, did a virtual workshop for my college theater department a year ago and when asked what she was most looking forward to, she said this. Saying "It's good to see me, isn't it!" She knew it would bring the house down.

Ben Platt was on The View today, and he said it was the most amazing theater experience he'd ever witnessed. Probably the longest run time for Wicked because there were so many long breakouts of thunderous applause.

I thought she was gonna say, "it's good to see me isn't it?" But there's no place like home was good too. I cried

This line has never been more appropriate!!!!! Yes!! It’s good to see you!!!

This made me cry... Wicked means a lot to me, and seeing how this talented artists are finally being able to perform again is simply amazing.

I was also in the audience that night, and I've never experienced a more happy, excited, ecstatic, joyous, attentive audience in my life. Everyone was in tears at the end and it was truly one of the most beautiful, memorable, amazing experiences in my life.

Now THAT'S how you make an entrance. Welcome back Broadway!!!

I saw Wicked 15 years ago when it first came to broadway -and I was lucky enough to see the show with the original broadway cast including Idina and Kristin and it was just AMAZING. Happy Broadway is back

I’ve been waiting a year and a half to hear her say that line. So glad it’s on video ❤️

The quality of this video was PERFECT

A story I find myself telling rather often is why this made me cry. I graduated highschool in 2020. in my highschool choir during our final concert the seniors all get sent off by singing For Good. We never had a final concert to be able to do that. Seeing so many people happy for the return of ALL broadway shows, not just Wiked or Hamilton or The Lion King fills my heart with joy as an actor because it's moments like these that us as performers L I V E for. Being able to bring joy into someones life that may need it is our job and it's what we love to do.

"Something about this night That I just can't ignore, All the sweat and tears and more, Have made this all worth fighting for." -Finding Neverland

I was at the performance the following night, and the response was just as rapturous. It really is good to see her. It’s good to see all of them.

I miss theatre SO much! I'm sitting here holding back tears. I can just feel the energy in that room. After being away for so long, I can only imagine what the curtain call must've felt like.

Tears are flowing big time! Already booked my trip to NYC in November… it’s been almost two long years since I’ve heard a professional singer live!!!

they keep trying to make a move when all i want is a pro shot

I was introduced to Wicked in 9th grade (2007) when we performed One Short Day in choir. I spent the following several months obsessing over the soundtrack. My mom was able to take me to see it- my first show on Broadway- in 10th grade (2008) for my 16th birthday, and it was breathtaking! Here I am in 2021, 13 years later, and I can still fit into the shirt I got that day! Watching this performance, even in its brevity, I got chills. "Fellow Ozians...Let us be glad, let us be grateful, let us rejoicify that" BROADWAY IS BACK!!!

This show genuinely brought light back to my life. nothing makes me happier to her glinda say that line

BROADWAY IS BACK! I cried happy tears listening to the opening music and seeing the actors dance and sing. The joy on their faces is infectious! I can't wait until I can get back to NYC to see a show!!

This is the quality we all want for our slime tutorials. 😂

This morning I knew I could find some video from last night's performance. Jut like I did in the theater (all the many times I have seen Wicked on Broadway.). the spectacular Opening of this show made me weep.

Unsure where the dislikes came from. I mean, the hair on the back of my neck stood right up!!!! Amazing.

The spirit, enthusiasm and pure joy of the audience has me in tears this morning. Happy tears, to be sure. 💕 I am so grateful to whoever shot this video so that a woman living alone in a remote spot in the Colorado mountains can also enjoy this magical moment on Broadway. Love to you all. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

They are on POINT!! WOW

18 years and they still are populer

This just made my night, it brought the biggest smile to my face and for a moment I was back in NYC, watching this incredible show, once again. And it's true, there's no place like home, but home is not the place you were born or the place you live in, home is the place you belong.

Just randomly watched it again-got my crying. Sometimes you see a moment of human interaction no matter how big or small, and it just makes you love to be human. Thank you humans for loving one another and keeping broadway a safe space for love and compassion.

I saw this musical 11 years with my mom and dad and just happened to get great seats in the center about half way up. I’m so happy to see that Broadway is back

that was AWESOME! Thanks for sharing. those opening 2 lines from Galinda were most appropriate

I cannot stop watching this and tearing up.

This warms my broadway-loving heart. All the feels

Saw it last night and it was incredible I’m so happy that this show is back

The energy is incredible! I’ve got such chills and can’t stop crying! I can’t wait to book my tickets again!

I love this! I really hope I can go see Wicked on Broadway one day.

Seriously I’m crying of joy.. thank god for the theater community and god bless them all

Wicked was the first musical I ever fell in love with and is the one that started me on musicals, living in England I couldn't come watch, and being 15 I can't book my own tickets for West End yet anyways (trust me I BEGGED my mum to let me have the first show off school but I wasn't allowed). This show will always be close to my heart and I'm so happy to see everything opening up again.

stunning!

I’m legit tearing up. I missed Broadway so much 💜💜

I will be there Oct. 9th. My 1st Broadway show and 1st time in NYC! I can not wait!!!!!😬😬😬

Goosebumps and tears! 😭

I knew the first line well. Knew when it would be said. Still got choked up and grinned like an idiot when I heard it. Chills. Welcome back, Broadway. 🎭

So true and beautiful message

i think the cameraman thought she'll be in a bubble up! Wicked is love!

This was so beautiful to watch 🥺 I was one week old when Wicked opened on Broadway. I remember going to kindergarten with pamphlets about Wicked, singing Popular in the car, and just hoping that I would one day see Wicked on Broadway. This show is so special to me and will forever be special to me, even 18 years later 💚💖

I was lucky enough to see this show in August of 2023 and it was AMAZING!!! I loved every single second of it:)

absolute CHILLS every time I watch this. oh what I would have given to be in the audience that day

I am FINALLY, going to watch a Broadway show this weekend and I am SO EXCITED TO WATCH WICKED

I'm crying so many tears of joy and happiness! Broadway coming back brings so much hope to this lil community theatre actress' heart!

Let me say this. I was in this audience, I have been visiting Broadway since Miss Chenoweth and Miss Menzel were on stage in this show. It has grown. It has formed a following, and it is so essential in my life. SO essential. The story is crucial, and the care taken with the cast, crew, and house organizers is key. I am more than proud to be a lifetime fan. That night was electric. I hope there will be many more just like it.

THIS IS AWESOME

Aww theatre! Nothing else like it. Magic.

This whole video made me absolutely giddy. I've watched so many *green girl slime tutorials* and I've never seen this much energy on stage. I love to see it.

Complete chills

O I wish Broadway would provide a virtual option

I haven’t seen this show in 6 years, but those opening notes… that got me crying before Glinda’s line, which is of course iconic

This needs to be a live stream! For streaming services!

Thinking Phantom will have similar and even more of a electric response as well, love both shows and their both iconic of Broadway

Welcome back Broadway!!

i'm crying my soul out, oh my goodness

She's a great big supernova of talent & love of theater.

What a fantastic show. I had such a good time.

Awesome!

I've never even seen Wicked and I'm in tears!

Thank you Recommendations. If only i can go back to when i first saw Wicked in 2007 in Hollywood. I was 14 now I'm 28. I am overdue to return to Oz

I’m not sure when I can fly to NYC again, but I hope I finally get to watch Wicked when I do!!!!!

Can we just talk about that QUICK CHANGE FROM THE DRESS TO G(A)LINDA?!?!

In 2003, I happened to be in NYC to see the Lion King. When I went to the TKTs center I asked what they had tickets for. I was told a new show called Wicked. I decided to give it a go and fell in love. Now 17 show later on Oct 1st I get the pleasure of introducing my niece to her first Broadway show in Charlotte NC. I can not wait to see Wicked through her eyes.

Was happenden wicked show show that never forget ❤❤😊

I wish I was there !!! :(( Was here in May 2016....

CHILLS

that first line by glinda, just got a whole new meaning

I hope to be on Broadway someday maybe that day is close at hand

Welcome Back To Broadway Wicked

0:43 toss toss!

Oh, I hope, I hope, I hope this comes to Minneapolis... I've wanted to see this show for years!

Her hair is STUNNING

oh I am crying my eyes out

As a aspiring actor myself I am beyond excited to see this show come back. This moment is for everyone in the Gershwin theater, I couldn't be prouder for all of you involved.

O my g im so happy

I would have loved to be in the audience! The OG Glinda and Ginna Claire Mason!

Looool she posted a video on Facebook where she approached the ticket counter and the girl had no clue who she was 😂😂

yes I cried at this

Ahhhhh I'm crying

Something just fell in my eye, gonna need a box of tissue boxes for this return of Broadway!

I went to see the current new cast change on Tuesday night, energy was the same as this!!!

Im crying.

not a fan of Wicked but my oh my!! I LOVE the whole energy everyone has!! I can’t wait to see my first show back from Covid!!

Wha how did I not know about this

Oh what I wouldn’t give to be a member of this audience!

This feels like being at a concert!

OMG OMG OMG amazing

How very wonderful.:-):-D

Anyone have the full version of this night's performance? :)

I would sell every organ I own to be at this show

I'll be excited to if Kristen open it up

I'm not crying.......OK I am.

At “ladies and gentlemen Kristin Chenoweth” I would have just peed my pants right then and there

Love it! But I thought you're not allowed to record in the theatre.. lol