WICKED PART ONE: A New Movie Musical CLASSIC

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[@paulwhittemore4309]

The breaking up and expanding of Defying Gravity 100% worked for me. It made her final chorus, by the time we get there, so much more dramatic and defiant. Interesting how people respond differently to it.

[@jordanrosales7870]

The Hairspray erasure during the best musicals of this century convo is crazy

[@RaeaXo]

It’s the wildest, most offensive thing I’ve ever seen.

[@vickylikesthis]

I do like this movie but I still think hairspray is the best movie musical

[@bluboy4ver2]

Wicked had the impossible task of pleasing every theater kid who grew up on it, so the fact that it's gotten most of them on board is a feat in it's self. I loved the film, I've read the book multiple times and I've seen the musical about 5 times. I like that the film (being an adaptation) felt like it's own thing and didn't negate the musical. I didn't need it to make me feel how the musical did because it had a different task. Having Cynthia in the lead role changed how you experience the story so there's more meaning to her journey in the film versus the show.

[@jukesy1992]

I'm a blind person and a heads up I have a long comment, a positive one though. I knew I was right! You're a book fan too (note, I haven't had the chance to read the book), but, a heads up I'm hearing (a few) people think that if in part 2 they start including stuff from the novel, that some people think it'll be a quote unquote, finantial failure. I pointed out to them again and again, that no, fans would probably not mind if some of that stuff was included. Of course it's going to be different to the musical, it doesn't have to be exact. Especially with part 1 being over 2 hours in itself when the whole musical is that length. The movie (or movies) is/are, as you say, different. For my part, I feel like some people in the world have forgotten how to be entertained. I've seen more and more sinics, and it's really, really sad. As a blind person, I legit don't care about a person's skin colour. If they can sing in a musical movie, they're doing their job just fine to me. I don't understand why Hal Bailey got so much hate for the live action Littlee Mermaid. Now, yes, that movie isn't as good as the animated classic, nor do I think it was ever going to be. Yet people railed, and railed, and railed on it, and I never understood fully, why. Yes, that one was average at best I'd say, but not the "worstest movie eveerrrrr, reeeeeee" as some people seemed to do. I'm very happy to see so many people enjoying the Wickd film, and hoping to go next weekend. If you want more music fix, apart from the soundtrack which is of course out now, the score album is coming on December 6 apparently.

[@itzante2148]

I’m Team Voss! Defying Gravity in the movie was perfectly done. I also think it reinforces many of the issues black people feel, especially now. We’ve been beaten down so much that we can lose confidence.

[@coffeeboy71]

Really hoped everyone stayed to the very end! I’m rolling!! 😂😂

[@kac5318]

The porcelain people are from Baum’s original book. Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion find a city of people made of porcelain on their way to Glinda’s castle

[@TheFloon]

If the last couple of seconds didn't make you instantly subscribe, then nothing will. Jess you are incredible.

[@Bandanab310]

This will be my “I have nothing else to do let me go watch a movie” movie for the holidays. I loved it and it’s very special to have a thing that I loved for so long be very accessible and enjoyable.

[@Charlierose214]

“At what point did y’all fall in love” ⚰️💀😂Gagged!

[@michellemahar9030]

I am going with my husband and kids tomorrow!! I am so excited. Glad other people were weeping, because I expect I will be!

[@nifty2bthrifty366]

The "It's me" made me gasp cry because to me not only was she protecting Glonda but she was also finally accepting herself. Wonderfully donr!

[@Jrsdigest]

Random idea: Whay if there are no dogs in Oz, and Glinda is shocked to see Toto, asking what he is. Then she is charmed by how adorable he is, whereas Elphaba finds out and she's disgusted that Dorothy "owns" him. So she says, "I'll get you my pretty...and your little dog too" (to rescue him😅)

[@Jrsdigest]

Ooo and don't let her find out he can't speak😂

[@TnTinoGameplays]

I went for my sisters birthday in like 2006 . The teacher turning back into an animal scared me for life lol

[@jukesy1992]

Oh good gosh yes. "Something truly b-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaad". As a blind person it wasn't exactly scary for me in fact in the UK version it gets slightly more laughs sometimes, but the thought of suddenly just losing that power... ouch, every time. In the show, when the b-aa-aaad happens how does Elfi visually react? No one has actually told me that before.

[@winwin02win]

Started crying in the first 5 minutes!!! Rushing to watch it a bunch more times!!

[@JustanotherTuba]

I understand the guy in the glasses may not have resonated for him and thats fair. When i saw that moment of young Elphaba it set off the waterworks because throughout the whole movie we've watched her try to be enough and someone to reach out for her and in the end it was herself. It added extra weight as a black man because the first words i heard in my head were "representation is so important" - the amount of black women and girls who will watch that and see themselves letting go and healing was a lot. I know women of other races have played Elphaba but it holds a different weight for black people because we relate to being judged for our skin and outcasted.

[@SKinSKorea]

Idena Menzel was amazing and created the role on broadway. Erivo made it her own and in this case I think once you go black, you can’t go back. She embodies this character and her struggles and strength. EGOT!!

[@LPlandOFazul]

I loved the Dancing Through Life section. I was never into Fiyero when I saw the play (I didn't even know there was a love interest lol). But the actor is so charismatic that it just sold me completely on his character. Plus, the dancing with the spinning shelves was amazing!

[@sarah2888s]

Lol what did you think “I’m not that girl” and “as long as your mine” was about 🤔

[@dcarbajal619]

JUSTICE FOR IN THE HEIGHTS 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@davidfelton8281]

I love the defying Gravity sequence the more I see it. Especially since the there is an emphasis on if she harnesses her power she could be unstoppable. So the moment you were discussing to me becomes the moment she harnesses her power.

[@DownTheWitchyRoad]

Found the Jessica Vosk stans here! She's definitely among the greats, but my top Elphie will still be Willemijn Verkaik

[@shanesedlemyer4060]

The history of Oz in theme parks is interesting. One of the most prominent was the “Land of Oz” at Universal Studios Japan. It even featured a shortened 35 minute version of Wicked at the land until it closed in 2011. Also, they are indeed running Ariana in supporting at the Oscars because it is a weaker category this year. Cynthia might struggle getting in because lead is packed.

[@KelilaBennet]

I personally believe part one follows Elphaba's arc more and therefore the Cynthia up for Lead. Part 2 will be more Glinda and Ariana gets lead for that and Cynthia supporting. We also don't want to repeat the Tony's with both of them being up for lead.

[@SKinSKorea]

@@KelilaBennetI think both deserve nods for lead. These were lead roles, but Eviro edges out Grande for the win.

[@JimSamable]

I laughed, I cried, and half way through ‘Popular’ i turned to partner with the realisation that I’m actually a Galindo 😂

[@Thundergoddess]

Cynthia's singing gave me chills! I was fully crying. This was a beautifully done movie🖤

[@nellissh2553]

I was a fully grown muscle man crying in the theatre last night 😅😅

[@Thundergoddess]

Just blubbering😭😢😂​@nellissh2553

[@Thundergoddess]

Just blubbering😂😭​@nellissh2553

[@jukesy1992]

@@nellissh2553 Hang on one second, why does that remind me of some sort of song? It's weird I can hear something about a muscle man in my head but for the life of me don't know if I'm just imagining it. Kind of musical-theatre-type thing. But I might be confusing it with something else too.

[@nellissh2553]

@@jukesy1992 Are you thinking of Make you a man from Rocky Horror?

[@emmalovmusic]

It is fully the best musical film adaptation since Chicago

[@nellissh2553]

I second this 👏🏾

[@moonorphan]

I LOVED this adaptation so frakking much!!! I was crying already during the opening and ugly crying during the finale. I had to sit and collect myself in the car afterwards hahaha. I think the cast did an amazing job, and it was a nearly perfect film. I liked the pacing of it. Definitely will be seeing it again, and probably in theater. I caught a 10:30am showing of it today and the theater was already packed. This musical and the book mean so much to me that it was fantastic finally having my dream of it becoming a film come true. It's a book that I've read probably 6-8 times now and the OST is constantly on rotation for me too lol I wonder how people feel about the film that have never really read the book or seen the stage show/listened to the music feel about it?

[@jukesy1992]

If the ost is on rotation for you, I am hearing that the score album by John Powel is coming December 6, so there will be even more Wicked music for you to listen to! Also, and I don't know where or when this is happening, but there is evidence mounting, hard to find mind you, that the instrumentals of the songs will be released somewhere as well. I saw a 30 second preview on KZbin I don't know if I'm allowed to link it. But what I don't get is, if that's also going to be on the score album or if that's going to be another thing like they did for Greatest Showman where they released an instrumental album a few months down the line.

[@erikagholston6610]

I have to find the time to go see this movie.

[@Trenellm]

I'm screaming! Because I always say "Just do THE MUSIC MAN and be done with it"

[@emmawilliams4080]

I’ve been to many musical theatre shows in the uk and I have NEVER seen a bad understudy, generally we never worry about getting cover performers because they are incredible

[@kevinreinhardt7216]

I've seen it 4 times now, all the Easter eggs! Many haven't seen NRPs, and they've included them!

[@cosmicneon49]

THANK YOU ERIK FOR CALLING OUT THE GLEE COVER OF DEFYING GRAVITY. IT NEEDED TO BE SAID

[@JSV-pr4qo]

This movie is a masterpiece. No notes.

[@ZayaMillis]

I hope part 2 has a visually darker tone compared to the first part because the story gets much darker in the second half. I think the visuals going from bright and whimsical in the first part to dark and gritty in the second part would amazing. The Wizard of OZ movie kind of did that back in the 30's anyway, so that could be a cool call back.

[@clarasamuels6664]

I love you guys! Was so sad agatha all along is over and not to see your friendly faces each week. Just saw wicked and this video came up and I was so excited!!

[@jocelyngipson7882]

49:48 our high school did “Mmmbeth” a parody play of Macbeth lol

[@SKinSKorea]

I knew I would like the film (I enjoyed Cats!). I see so few movies at the cinema- mostly at the Jeonju International Film Festival and on planes. I was blown away and making plans to see it again! I hadn’t realized a Chinese/Taiwanese American directed In the Heights (such a PR/Hispanic-centered film!). I see a lot of Oscars for this film.

[@ammenotwal]

Lmao hell yeah omaha nebraska shoutout 😂💀

[@percyweasley9301]

Just watched This movie in Northeast India. Movie is WICKED good ❤❤

[@callmeladyb]

I'm so happy I stayed until the very last second. I almost choked to death!! 😂🤣

[@YetiVlogs]

Do people really think actor relationships spawn from their shared scenes? No. It comes from the immense volumes of downtime hang outs because of how productions work.

[@vjones4769]

LOVED IT!!!!!

[@stephaniel2850]

Loved this whole discussion - I haven't gotten a chance to see Wicked yet, but I'm so excited to see it hopefully this weekend! On a side note re Spielberg's West Side Story: It low key makes me almost a bit angry that the timing worked out the way it did, because right now Rachel is doing Romeo + Juliet on Broadway with Kit Connor and I keep just coming back to thinking that dang it, Kit would have made SUCH a fantastic Tony if they'd held off a few more years! 😩I just can't unsee it now, how great he and Rachel would have been, and it IS otherwise a pretty perfect adaptation.

[@blkboi186]

I'm a lil disappointed that this review didn't dig deeper into the racial and "othering" undertones of this movie. This movie came out during a very crucial time in American history and there's many relevant issues that this movie speaks to.

[@KandiceCity]

We love you Jess ❤

[@YetiVlogs]

They had the courage to allow her? HUH?! She has the courage doing the stuff, they were just smart enough to get out of her way.

ginger alpha male 😘

[@DownTheWitchyRoad]

Surprised y'all didn't even mentioned No Good Deed. For good and No Good Deed are pretty much the anchor songs for Act 2. I'm the weird one, I'm looking forward for the finale and how that's going to be reflected in the movie, that's got to be a tearjerker for sure.

[@marigolden_mariposa]

how is that weird? the second act is phenomenal. No Good Deed is probably one of the best songs from the entire musical.

[@DownTheWitchyRoad]

@marigolden_mariposa no I meant I was looking forward for the finale, the last track of the act 2. Like the speech, and the reprise of NOMTW.

[@xoparker]

Using the same cup as Jessica right now 💖🫧

[@BabsGMF]

There was a Wizard of Oz theme park in North Carolina a long time ago. It's pretty much abandoned as far as I could find.

[@jukesy1992]

I don't know if it's the same one but they open it seasonally and do a weekend of Oz events, where as you walk through there's little show scenes and music with actors and interactions.

[@mip5041991]

Not me crying listening to this review 45:56

[@Kmbri]

Saw Wicked on Wednesday then went and saw it Saturday. The first time I was overwhelmed and in awe of the experience, which gave me a different perspective the second time around. For me though, Tick Tick Boom is still the better adaptation and still my number 1 movie musical adaptation with Wicked number 2. Anyway, can’t wait to see it again in the theaters. So far, IMAX 3d is my fav way to watch it. The 4DX chairs were broken, so I can’t really computer.

[@kathycush]

Loved you said Jessica Vosk!!! I am a Voskhead. She vocally is my fave Elphaba. San Francisco wicked Eden Espinosa. And Megan Hilty as Glinda

[@baileyjackson2955]

WE DID BATBOY IN COLLEGE!!!! I played Meredith and it was a ROUGH show. (Our high school did Back to the 80s😂)

[@BreakroomNR]

Looks like you got the best of both worlds! 🤪

[@erinreese1007]

47:24 lolz omg jess 🔥💨coming with that singing smoke 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@maddiemaccheese8170]

I've been skeptical but cautiously optimistic since they announced the film would be in 2 parts, but I'm so thrilled that everyone (critics and fans alike) seem to be LOVING this movie. I'm officially so hyped, I'm a big fan of the stage musical so hearing all the praise has me pumped!!!! I'm seeing it tomorrow but I already can't wait!!!! 💖💚

[@troyapostol]

WHAT JESSICA SAID AT THE VERY END BWAHAHAHA!!!

[@joshuagorski9452]

Breakdown coming to the main channel soon?

[@jamirsolomon5043]

I was in theatre when you guys did this and it was amazing

[@averystreeter9470]

I am so lost why he called out Omaha, but I’m literally watching this FROM Omaha rn 😂

[@jamie5775]

Canonically, the Wizard is from Omaha, Nebraska.

[@gjford1951]

And when The Wizard pretends to read The Grimmery he intones the word OHHH-MAAH-HAAA.

[@rhiannam6629]

MovieWorld on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is opening a Wizard Of Oz themed land later this year complete with a witch themed roller coaster and yellow brick road!

[@jukesy1992]

That's exciting, also based on the classic film. Now my question for you is, do you think Universal might eventually do something of their own? They've already opened a Wicked Experience thing but I don't know how long that little thing will be there for. But with Epic Universe apparently there's some expansion plots, but also they're working in Bedford, was some of the film in the UK? If so, I'm wondering if the UK park might get Shiz or Emerald City if approved.

[@Sharpe1502]

I am NOT anticipating the second movie to be shorter. They’ve already announced 2 new songs. I think it’s definitely going to be just as long or longer.

[@theprince466]

Hopefully Cynthia Erivo gets an Oscar so she can get her EGOT.

[@Laurencexander]

I saw the Wiz with Stephanie Mills many years before I ever watched The Wizard of Oz. Needless to say I thought the Wizard of Oz was bland and boring. It took until seeing Wicked on Broadway for me to have a passing appreciation for The Wizard of Oz. I'm excited to see this movie.

[@RamblingRose08]

Subscribed.

[@ChrisBakerkewlaidkiddd]

Bat Boy is such a crazy show. I e seen 3 local performances of it

[@bitchenboutique6953]

I’ve never seen it but I heard about it years ago!

[@loveandbeauty]

Sondheim actually recorded the voice message because the original one was something he wouldn't have said in Tick Tick BOOM. I will always defend Russell Crowe because he has the character even if he's more rock singer not theater. But Evan is me with Dear Evan Hanson of seeing the plot and just being like "THIS is what everyone's obsessing over?!"

[@JackSparrowRow]

excited to see this!

[@Thtguyfry]

In the Heights & Hades Town with no people of color would probably be hilarious 😭

[@jongrimes4246]

Think that I like Grease and Fiddler on the Roof more than Wicked

[@PeterWake]

How was I not subscribed yet 😭

[@Metaymaug706]

Hush, Jess. In the Hights is more loved than you think. Might be controversial... but I like it more than Hamilton.

[@tdlpedro2009]

Totally agree that Idina wasn’t the best Elphaba. But ERIK! You saw Shoshana Bean! I can’t believe you think Jessica Vosk was better. She’s great, but Megan Hilty and Shoshana will ALWAYS be the GOAT. 🐐

[@kevinreinhardt7216]

Ari's nom will be supporting actress

[@ashlum666]

my cringe high skl production was bugsy malone😭😭

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Erik, Jessica, John and everyone involved! 🌈 I cried a lot, too, Erik... even at TWOO (1939) font used for the title and "to be continued".

[@timothyadaae7621]

Have any of you actually read the book? The book is far darker than the stage show and it is clearly an allegory for discrimination!!! The show is just as clear on this point!!!

[@kashaanbarnes1427]

Not to much on glee Erick 😂😂😂

[@YetiVlogs]

We had a drama dept but there were no "school plays". Just the odd skit during an intermission. We were a mucvh more sports based school.

[@DS-ue6ih]

Hate musicals. I have never seen one except the Wizard of Oz. And I still don’t care about musical numbers but THIS was worth it.

[@YetiVlogs]

I still don't really even know what Wicked is. All I have really gathered in my 51 years of life is that it's related to Wizard of Oz. And no one around me has been talking about it either, but I am fairly certain the generic buzz is high. Just not a thing young rural Canadian boys are exposed to much I guess.

[@kirameki]

Its basically a prequel to Wizard of Oz where you see young Glinda and Elphaba and how they become the good and wicked witches. It definitely goes into how people's perception of people isn't necessarily what the truth is.

[@jukesy1992]

@@kirameki Then in act 2 there's a couple of paralelle moments which try to explain Wizard of Oz things. I don't want to say too much about them though, as I think the part 2 movie might expand this even more. They're fun moments.

[@reginaldp4023]

I just subscribed. Good luck towards 100k! I am a musical theatre fan but for some reason,I didn't listen to any songs from Wicked till now. I live in a place where there's no stage performance of American musicals so I didn't know the plot too. 😅 Now I will put the soundtrack on repeat till New Year's Day! Thanks for an interesting podcast!

[@cashaetaylor7466]

I been waiting on yall. 5th 😊 On my way to see it now...

[@itzante2148]

No Good Deed!!

[@YetiVlogs]

Knowing nothing about this but hearing things like "Esteemed Artichoke" make me nervous.

[@taylorlam1364]

Haha fair! They’re saying “a steamed artichoke” which is a joke they make about elphaba being angry in the movie!

[@ChrisBakerkewlaidkiddd]

I didn't see the porcelain people

[@YetiVlogs]

Jessica doesn't think Ariana Grande has experience dancing? Do you know what her other job is Jessica? She sings and dances... nightly... for months and even years at a time... in front of arena crowds. What are you smoking... lol.

[@LesNessman2001]

22:29 …huh? You do know Arianna Grande is a full blown dancer ad well… sure, she’s a famous singer but her concerts is song AND dance… a lot!

[@whotfknowsemilyrose]

Right! She started on Broadway. Kinda wish more ppl would acknowledge that she has serious theater chops!

[@LinaRobinsMusic]

Jon I love you but YOURE WRONG ABOUT DG 😂😂😂😂

[@erinreese1007]

Is there a way to watch this at home or should i just go see it in the theater?

[@tdlpedro2009]

My cringe high school musical was a mostly-white production of The Wiz. The Lion and two or three chorus members were black. 🤦‍♂️ I played Tin Man.

[@vickylikesthis]

Just need to mention that Stephanie j block is the original original elphaba. She plays her in the workshops and they get idina for the Broadway debut

[@AA-mz3ig]

You told me to subscribe so I subscribed!

[@cthesuperior]

Not finished the video yet but has anyone read the book? Is it worth the read? From what I can remember it’s a pretty long one

[@kaicruz9912]

I’m sorry, how did you figure out that Idina wasn’t the best Elphaba if you didn’t get to watch the original cast? Because as someone who DID watch the OGs with Idina and Kristin back in 2004, and having watched it on tour by other casts at this point, nobody comes close.

[@jadeorlypaler2695]

The real wicked is galinda.. she killed nessa. Lolz

[@vickylikesthis]

No she didn't

[@MrHTH38]

Why did we have to change the thumbnail to cover up Cynthia Erivo? Feels like that could have been handled better....

[@rickki1997]

Does anyone remember Ariana did a version of popular with MIKA like 10yrs ago?

[@KelilaBennet]

It was a bop!

[@disneynightowl1031]

aaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@wonkywaddlingwaterwingedwriter]

56:00 Vaudeville?

[@EricAllen8494]

Dune.... I can't

[@xoparker]

1:11:40 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@weago666]

Algorithm food!