Jessica Vosk & Kristin Chenoweth - "Defying Gravity" / "For Good" (Wicked) Carnegie Hall

Jessica Vosk sings "Defying Gravity" & "For Good" with Kristin Chenoweth from Wicked at Carnegie Hall.
She invited the audience to film this number.
Filmed & edited by Shoshana / ‪@bwaySHO‬bwaySHO.com
11/08/2021

[@Scyllah]

My god Jessica Vosk's voice makes my hair stand on end! The power, the emotion, just incredible. Whoever gets to wake up to her singing is a very, very lucky person😍

[@samanthagonzalez7795]

I love watching my favorite broadway Elphaba and Glinda together. I didn’t think anyone could top these vocals until Cynthia. 😢😅

[@daniellincoln3744]

Actually sobbing right now because of how beautiful this performance is. What a magical version of

[@bwaySHO]

I think about it often!! ✨

[@daniellincoln3744]

@@bwaySHO And here I am sobbing again and how excited I am for a new retelling of Wicked

[@mommyhobbs48]

Such amazing voices!

[@lovetoariana]

I just love how Kristin always gets emotional singing this song even after all those years. Like she's just genuinely so grateful for everything the show has brought to her life! It's very touching to witness! Such an amazing performer and a pure soul! 🤍

[@broadwaymike92]

Agreed. It's like how Judy in her concerts getting emotional singing Over The Rainbow. So powerful.

[@kyle-jamesmartin6900]

I had the opportunity to sing with backup with Kristin a few years back. They surprised the audience (and even us during rehearsal) when Stephen Schwartz showed up. The two of them sang For Good and it was unbelievable. She was tearing up thinking of her journey through life and how much this show changed her life.

[@marksnschwartz7190]

Kristin has to deliver her part with powerhouse voices like this one and Idina Menzel. That she holds character and matches vocal strength speaks well of her immense talent!

[@bwaySHO]

Love watching her any chance I can!!!

[@linlasj]

It is sort of one of few songs about friendship. Wonderful it is.

[@Goran_D]

I would have cried throughout the whole performance 😢❤

[@joshrmcgee]

I just discovered Jessica as Elphaba and I can’t stop watching videos of her!

[@marywells3912]

Could listen to this all day.

[@bwaySHO]

You & me both!

[@MDev1997]

Jessica's reaction to Kristin's run at the end got me 😂 literally how every theatre kid obsessed with Wicked would react

[@bwaySHO]

Big time theatre kid energy & I love it!!! 💚

[@angelakensy8268]

This was beautiful. I am a bit bummed that Jessica Vosk is not in the upcoming Wicked movie. Still so excited to see it though.

[@greenasaruby]

I love that they’re wearing each other’s colours

[@mtuneswift]

4:45 Kristin getting so choked up over that line has me BAWLING! 😭 Jessica was truly speaking from her heart when she sang those words and you can see it touched Kristin deeply… UGH I just love this performance!

[@bwaySHO]

Absolutely beautiful!!! 💚💖😭

[@ariestommy]

Omg and then when Kristin mouthed “I love you” to her 😭😭😭😭

[@saneminotaur]

@@ariestommy I was about to say the same thing; this is such a beautiful performance 🥲😭

[@MT-wl9sf]

There's something about the way Kristin delivers " Like a comet pulled from orbit as it passes the sun " that makes me go 😵🥲. What an amazing voice.

[@bwaySHO]

Gets me every time!!!

[@michbenj]

Its my favorite part!!!

[@lamontrussell1524]

Vosk has perfect vocal placement!

[@carr0760]

Generally speaking, she absolutely does, which is why it drives me absolutely crazy when she hangs on the wrong part of the diphthong on an I vowel. She doesn't do it here, but she does it often in other performances. For example, in Safer from First Date, the word "fly" becomes flah-eeeeeeee. Her placement is always SO good that it stands out like a sore thumb.

[@aionlover3981]

Genetics. Some women may try for years and years, but stil will never achieve that super healthy and clear tone Jessica developed.

[@carr0760]

@@aionlover3981 placement and tone are 2 different things. Placement can be, and is taught/learned. Yes, there is a genetic/natural component to tone, but training is also a huge factor.

[@Brianwright808]

I was blessed to have seen Ms. Vosk in NYC in Wicked. I am forever a fan. Just love her.

[@felicitypatterson8184]

Seriously !! Very blessed !,

[@f33rcetv34]

Wowee Jessica really has almost like an Alanis Morissette / Musical Theatre hybrid voice How incredible - she shoots those notes out like a goddamn rocket launcher and how magical is Kristen just walking out there sending everyone into a homosexual frenzied GASP people throw icon around a lot but Kristen really is just THAT AND not to mention the song.... "For Good".... Timeless writing- almost like a Dolly Parton or Whitney Houston ballad. Makes you cry, yearn, ponder.. how do they not cry singing this?

[@hcrystalh]

Jessica’s voice is unreal

[@bwaySHO]

A star!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BradV667]

They seriously need to bring her back for another run on Broadway for Wicked.. She is now and most likely will always be the best Elphaba to ever hit that stage!! So sad I could not attend this sold out showcase at Carnegie Hall 😭😭 JessicaVosk is a vocal LEGEND!!!

[@peterstoop638]

In her live vid on instagram she said that she wouldnt come back as Elphaba but would love to come back as Madam Morrible. She was so amazing

[@jordanmolson8335]

Touché

[@Sean_from_the_heights]

Yeah I wrote to her she won’t come back, I have a feeling something occurred where she closed that door :(

[@SuperPianogirl123]

@@Sean_from_the_heights Probably something about her creative choices being stifled

[@jamirgordon9745]

@@SuperPianogirl123 Yeah, she got in a lot of trouble from the vocal choices and riffs she did throughout her run as Elphaba. Imo she is the best Elphaba, had like little to no vocal damage singing the songs and her belts were probably the most clearest I’ve ever heard.

[@MisterMagikarp]

I wish this whole thing was professionally recorded. You can feel how grateful Jessica is for everything.

[@CrazyManhog]

She is definitely going to be asked in by Disney

[@lucasgonzalez6346]

THE TRANSITION FROM BMD TO FOR GOOD!!! I’m gagged, so beautiful.

[@bwaySHO]

Life changing!!!

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

I never had the privilege of seeing the original Broadway cast, however I was fortunate enough to see Jessica Vosk twice as Elphaba! She is an amazing talent!! I feel blessed to have seen her perform.

[@jeanag.5571]

The atmosphere in Carnegie Hall that night was absolutely electric, and for good reason!

[@bwaySHO]

💯!!!

[@rorythenerd]

WOW!

[@noellehannibal]

First I had full body goosebumps, then I started sobbing uncontrollably. What a beautiful moment. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

[@bwaySHO]

💯 Happy to share the goodness of that night!

[@gabeporto25]

this is the Wicked Movie we wanted

[@fureyize]

Whenever Cheno sings For Good with anyone else, it feels like she’s cheating on Idina.

[@augustushaynes1311]

God Jessica is a straight up goddess and singing with KC was absolutely incredible. They must have rehearsed this but even so, it’s like they were cast mates or something when that isn’t true. Would’ve killed to see “Wicked” with Jessica Vosk as Elphie and Kristen as Glinda.

[@ihollandful]

I was THERE. 6 rows back. AMAZING

[@atolee704]

That Celine Dion "renown" gets me EVERY TIME. SLAY.

[@iamsachadally]

When is it please ?

[@atolee704]

@@iamsachadally 2:29

[@iamsachadally]

@@atolee704 thanks :)

[@barbnorton]

Simply Amazing!!!!!😃💙🙏🏽🎶💕

[@AshleighBee]

Watching this before seeing Jess live! I am so ready

[@Floridagirl24]

This is heaven

[@johannaabutan517]

Jessica doing both Lute from Hazbin and Elphaba from Wicked is so iconic. I will seriously beg Viv for a Lute song in Season 2.

[@tyjohnson9080]

I would love to see just one performance where, JV plays Elphaba and KC plays Glinda. I feel like thats something we need

[@bwaySHO]

It's a NEED

[@sethbender2863]

She has one of the best belts. It’s so easy for her

[@GregChomko]

Absolutely stunning performance. 😍

[@Sara-vj3md]

How do you NOT cry when you watch this???

[@jogosoutros4723]

The defying gravity was a surprise I loved her pronunciation! The vocals are very fitted, the vowels. It's very balanced and elegant. Beautiful

[@bwaySHO]

So gorgeous!

[@jasonlicos]

The blend of their voice is just so.... heavenly

[@bwaySHO]

Out of this world!!!

[@Flareontoast]

Not me crying because they're so good and For good is so emotional aaah

[@bwaySHO]

Gets me every single time!

[@indigothecat]

The little piece at the end where you can see Kristin telling Jessica to take the first bow shows just how classy she is. She's older, more famous, has more money, more professional connections, and decided instead to use her position of power to give Jessica the credit. Status has NOT gotten to her head!

[@Rissanichole92]

She came in to eat at a restaurant I worked at and everyone was so blown away by how incredibly kind and down to earth the was! Some of our staff didn't know who she was and I kind of went on a gushing talk about how amazing she was! You would have no clue she was famous though she was such a sweetheart!

[@indigothecat]

@@Rissanichole92 Ooh, I'm kinda jealous! Though I would also have been hella nervous around someone of her caliber, so I don't envy that anxiety, lol.

[@linlasj]

Jessica Vosk is really really good!

[@benjamincollins8559]

I've seen wicked 2 times in Chicago. It was about time that Kristin and Jessica came together to sing for good. I hope that wicked could make it to 20 years.

[@lizziebakeoven3225]

It came out in 2003 so it will

[@jamirgordon9745]

It’s back in Chicago!!!

[@courtbishop]

I SAID I'M NOT CRYING.

[@wellthisisinteresting4912]

the way I started bawling from when Kristin began singing.... so touching

[@justp0391]

Who else is sobbing watching this? 😭😭😭 she is my favorite Elphaba and this for good wow.

[@mayanegron952]

Witnessing this was amazing!!!! Truly brought tears to my eyes. I’ve been dying to hear them together!!! (She is hands down the best Elphaba)

[@officialjustingallagher]

Vosk should have been cast Elphaba in the Wicked movie.

[@judycotner5028]

Amazing! Beautifully captured. Chills and tears.

[@bwaySHO]

🥰💚

[@AsiaMs]

Holy shit, their tone and placement are the same. It's like the same voice. Vosk could do Galinda.

[@brystalv3537]

YES thank you for sharing this! I’m so bummed I couldn’t get tickets so this is so amazing to see. I’m in tears!

[@ThemeParkLuke]

Perfect 👏 Vocal 👏 PLACEMENT! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bwaySHO]

At every single moment!!!!

[@LiliRoseMcKayMusic]

Constant chills

[@jcancer2011]

OMG!!! Thank you for sharing this!!! I'm in tears literally this performance spoke to me thank you!! To whoever uploaded this video and to Jessica Vosk and Kristen Chenoweth just true astonishing talent people i wanna THANK YOU FOR THAT PERFORMANCE

[@bwaySHO]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it so much!!! It was absolutely stunning to witness live & I’m thrilled I can spread the happiness 💚

[@ladylovesfangs8895]

@@bwaySHO YES!!! Thank you soooooooo VERY MUCH for sharing this AMAZING performance with us 👏🏼❤️‼️

[@bwaySHO]

@@ladylovesfangs8895 💚💚💚

[@kylevanbrocklin4181]

This made me so happy🥺 watching my favorite elphaba and Glinda perform together❤️

[@jacc.00]

they both have aged so amazing. they look so incredible

[@lookitsglinda]

Don’t mind me I’m just sobbing 😭

[@Dreinthekitchen]

I can’t get enough of this performance. Total brilliance!!!

[@bwaySHO]

Gets me every single tim & I’ve watched this an incredible amount of times 😂💚

[@gmallari1461]

Cleanest duet ever.❤🎉

[@nicholasburns1990]

This is beautiful....and Kristin makes me smile from the inside out. Thanks for posting!

[@bwaySHO]

Same here! SHO happy I could spread the goodness from that night ;)

[@rgurwell]

At 1:31, did anyone else notice that she signaled the orchestra to speed up in a VERY subtle way? I've seen my jazz singer friend signal the sound engineer when she needs more of a particular level. And if you listen carefully to the percussion, they do speed up just a bit. Thought that was cool.

[@sarahdanielle2589]

Oh my god!! I did not know I needed this in my life!! Two of my favorite singers!! Jessica is everything!! And I can’t wait to see a live show!! I saw her in Joseph at the Muny, but I’m dying to see one of her concerts!

[@bwaySHO]

Ooo amazing!! I wish I could have seen her at The Muny! Glad you got to go!!

[@luandarodriguez3655]

the best version, like EVER

[@rhemyella]

This was absolutely divine! They are both perfect! 💚💗💚💗💚

[@bwaySHO]

🎶 You're perfect, You're perfect, so we're perfect together! Born to be forever🎶

[@ellak6009]

I AM SOBBING LIKE A BABY! This is absolutely iconic and incredible! How lucky are you that you got to see this?! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@bwaySHO]

Still can't believe I was there to witness this!

[@Teaghanalexandra]

Jessica vosk is outstanding and always been my fav

[@CrazyManhog]

THIS WOMEN MADE MY BIRTHDAY SO HAPPY SHE DESERVES SO MUCH FAM 😭😭😭😭😭 She even deserves to be with Christian Her witch acting made it even cooler I am so HOPING she is in the Wicked Movie

[@danakerkentzes8665]

Ugly crying here. That was beautiful

[@taterloohoo]

It's the "as someone told me lately".. just how she sings that told

[@bwaySHO]

Goosebumps!

[@emangranada2997]

Jezazz!!!! Badly have this on repeat. PRECISION AND CHARISMA!!! 😭❤️

[@barbarastewart8066]

Oh my good God...Wicked was Wickely phenomenal. Thanks for posting.

[@JohnMcGrathTravel]

Literally have no Words to explain how amazing this is and how it makes me feel!

[@katherinegeithman6089]

So grateful to be able to see this! Thank you for posting. What a moment.

[@bwaySHO]

A moment I'll never forget!

[@jeanpaulr]

love love love this! thanks for sharing

[@bwaySHO]

You’re so welcome!!! It’s been wonderful seeing everyone discover it!

[@Elphaba88]

Wow. This is out of this world. Do you know the full set list ????

[@skippertrey]

She posted it on her twitter!

[@Elphaba88]

@@skippertrey I saw!!!! I hope that she will release a live album of the concert. I saw she joked that she needed money to produce it.

[@susanstorm7910]

Vosk is the best Elphie , don’t @ me

[@mollycblaeser]

I know Jessica is a professional, but I would have been a sobbing starstruck mess.

[@PeterKalivas]

SIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!

[@cherisej7829]

You better sang Jessica!!!!! 🔥💖💥

[@bwaySHO]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sungjinlui3972]

not me crying at how beaitiful this is! So happy for jessica!! she really risked it all for this business and this is like us saying you made it girl, and we love you!!!

[@lara-qq9pj]

thank you so much for sharing this. I wish I could’ve been there but i live in aus 🥺

[@drucross63]

sheer perfection

[@JamesTMurray]

What camera did you use to record this? You must've been so close!

[@Korbin_Arts]

thank you for recording this! I was too in the moment to take out my phone

[@bwaySHO]

Of course & so glad you could take in the moment!! I saw her tweet earlier that there would be something we could film late in the performance, so I was ready to go when she said it. Still had to make sure to take in the moment because my goodness!!!

[@dancermari27]

This just makes me smile so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@katiehamrick7177]

I believed every single word.

[@bwaySHO]

Right?? I felt it in my soul!

[@Sean-ff9rh]

Beautiful

[@louern123]

Oh my god ... best singer ever jfc - she’s not even trying

[@titanic5392]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@autumnbnx]

Not me sobbing

[@bwaySHO]

Me every single time 😭😭😭

[@christinanagy5062]

This is so amazing!

[@SnowCoveredKK]

For fucks sake. DG is in Db. They are Db’s, not C#’s. Every. Single. Time.

[@aweful]

The run on “game” goodnight it’s too much

[@aribalkin]

Wowzers of oZ

[@seangocrazyyy]

love this!!! her belt is so healthy not sure another wicked run would be the greatest for her still absolutely stunning!!!

[@bwaySHO]

Did you get to see Jessica Vosk as Elphaba? I was at her final performance and my mind was 🤯

[@sorchasam3252]

The 'to sleep' riff.. stop it 😭

[@bwaySHO]

The riff is everything!!!

[@Melissa-qb9wl]

I’d spend every last penny I own to see them in Wicked together. Just saying. I’d die a happy woman.

[@bwaySHO]

Oh yes!! And it would be well worth every $$$

[@rapsodie1211]

Why those rbn ornements beurk

[@aweful]

My favorite Elphaba idc idc

[@initiate22000]

When was this performance done?

[@ellak6009]

in the description, there is a date listed (11/8/21) which I assume is when it was performed, so I believe it was just a couple of days ago! :)

[@initiate22000]

@@ellak6009 Thank you!