Defying Gravity (Rachel Tucker performing on "Dancing on Ice')

[@faithoffaith]

For me Rachel did an amazing job at playing Elphaba. I don't think she is given enough credit. That performance was wickedly amazing!

[@Marie.mcxii_09]

This was the first play I had ever seen (in a Chicago theater, not on ice) with Rachel Tucker. Nobody and I mean nobody can sing this song better than her.

[@JarrettSelf]

Holy friggin crap! That was amazing!!! She's an amazing Elphaba obviously, but I was amazed by the ice skating (which I've never really watched and know pretty much nothing about) but it all flowed together beautifully and I actually thought the song and the skating complimented each other really well. Just my opinion of course lol. I also think it's great that they had her there at all since Musical Theatre artists don't get nearly as much of a spotlight as they should on tv.

[@BPAdemo]

Damn! she's good. now if we can only cut off those applause to the skaters it will be so awesome.

[@rp9579]

I feel quite sorry for Elphaba because she got into costume and got the broom, singing her heart out but the main focus was on the dancers which was a bit annoying but she was brilliant

[@aldenepps5157]

I know right! I feel so bad for her.

[@princeorii7815]

I don't think elphaba minds, but Rachel tucker might lol

[@crafterzco.5178]

well the main focus was supposed to be on the dancers, but i still agree with u

[@aimee.-.5664]

Razor Raph yeah

[@patrick8964]

Its because the fucking show is literally Dancing on Ice

[@Aimeightyfive]

I am very nervous of going to the theatre due to autism, but so badly want to see this musical that I am learning step by step to cope! One KZbin video at a time!

[@Swany71]

Amy Simmons I took my son to see this a few years ago he is on the autistic spectrum. He loved it but he does love loud music. Not so much loud noises though. Maybe if you contact the theatre they may have a visual story about the production to help you. We just got one for Matilda that helped.

[@Aimeightyfive]

It seems I have matured since I wrote that comment! I have since agreed to watching The Bodyguard and, if I cope, Wicked. The AV has a guide but this is only a generic 'what to expect at a theatre'. Before, I couldn't look at an image of Elphaba without a sense of dread but now I am much less afraid. I am not confident yet but my aim is December for my sojourn to Oz! Ironic, really, two Fridays time... I will be on stage, singing Defying Gravity in my second language (British Sign Language), possibly as Elphaba! So glad your lad enjoyed Wicked! If I can cope with feeling trapped, how I feel in theatres etc. I'm sure a Wicked shouldn't be much bother! I know there are loud sounds such as the wizard's voice, The line (sorry for the spelling) "Fiyaro" at the beginning of one song, but I feel these days like I am very much fighting a winning battle! Thank you for replying!

[@PainGodRealm99]

Amy Simmons Hi! I used to work as an usher at the Apollo Vic on this show. If you need any help or information i could be of great help :)

[@Aimeightyfive]

Paris Newsam Thank you! Coincidentally, tonight of all nights I will set foot in a theatre for the first time (to see The Bodyguard) since I became ill! Once there is a definite possibility to see Wicked (no longer in December, I will need to wait for the tour), I will ask you for your advice if you wouldn't mind, once I am sure what advice I need (for example, currently I am unsure quite what I will want to know in advance). Again, thank you, all support means so much. This is my journey (cliché word but it does feel like a journey) and no one else's, as I can't imagine anyone else would be in my position, for most people it is a simple matter of booking tickets, money willing, and visiting the AV, but it is good to know I have at least company :)

[@broadwaymike92]

In NYC, the Broadway community now does a Broadway Autism friendly performance few times a year. they tone down lighting and sound cues to make it less scary.

[@bcoleman519]

What starts out sounding a little shaky ends up being, before long, an absolutely stellar performance. Fantastic.

[@jonsingsbway5112]

yeah that's how defying gravity is supposed to be sung

[@musiccrew4148]

+JonSingsBway sadly no its not she was off key at the end and the powerfulness of the lyric "so if yo care to find me look to the western sky " was NOT there idina menzel and kerry ellis both do the song justice sorry but Rachel doesn't

[@jonsingsbway5112]

MusicCrew41 I will kindly disagree with you, but what I mean was is that it's starts off shaky because Ephaba is afraid but as the song goes on she becomes more confident and passionate and embraces her power.

[@rossmanngroup]

she's amazing

[@Tuckmanfan1992]

Still remember watching this live & how mesmerised I was... Was determined to see Rachel & this show from then... Well 19 shows later, 7 different Elphabas, 5 times seeing/ meeting Rachel, she remains my most fav green girl, she was born to play this role! This performance also included three of my favourite things... Rachel Tucker, Wicked & Figure Skating! Still gives me goosebumps now, 4 & a bit years later! :)

[@nanalove3819]

singing this song in front of people who are only interesting in the dance must be helping. "Listen to me people, I am defying gravity, and if you won't listen, it won't stop me, I will do the best performance of this song"

[@tudorconducta1929]

You wander off watching other Elphabas, but every now and then you return and are reminded about the incredibleness of Rachel Tucker’s Elphaba of 2010-2011. That is the sort of singing + acting that is unmatched. In the theatre she was captivating, enthralling… just commanded the performance space like nobody else. The flying sequence was magical in a way that I haven’t quite seen it done. The way she ‘levitated’ while blowing this song out of the depths of her soul was breathtaking.

[@etherella]

Rachel was Elphaba when I saw Wicked. I've got the OST with the American stars and I've heard others sing it but I still think she sings this song best of all of them and so will always be the best Elphaba to me.

[@georgechlada4868]

Alison luff is better

[@jvl0213]

Not sure she could carry a young Idina Menzel's broom...

[@croissantlife8216]

Jennifer DiNola is way better, I think she tells the story better.

[@georgechlada4868]

Lilly SkyLight Alison luff is the greatest, that's a given...

[@RyanBrowne01]

Lilly SkyLight You obviously don't mean it if you didn't spell her name right...lol DiNoia

[@vacalota]

I really love her voice...so pure and not "nasal"

[@AyaBlue22]

“Nasal” - that’s exactly what I dislike about IM’s version and why I feel this one feels just ... so much more lovely.

[@Carismystic]

Wicked was totally amazing and worth every penny that I spent on the tickets.

[@Wesley949]

Outstanding!! I missed this on TV but I saw Rachel Tucker performing at the Apollo Theatre a few years ago and was hooked after she sang Defying Gravity alongside Louise Dearman. Truly breathtaking. Plus she's the hottest Witch ever!!!

[@colinmorgan2026]

The best Elphaba ever❤️❤️

[@Bumblingbees]

I remember watching this on tv when it was on and just was amazed!

[@chrisp4170]

This is the performance I always come back to. She BECOMES Elphaba...

[@mikeymclean8538]

The best elphaba ever

Wow! I was not expecting that finale!

[@HazelOct]

Two of my loves - Wicked and ice - skating

[@theone9224]

360p left for this masterpiece, f*ck KZbin!

[@Kinochan28]

Omg figure skating and Wicked in one video, my life is complete now!!!

[@Maeggaey]

Favorite Elphaba of all time, saw her live in London and was seriously so impressed by her.

[@dylanseymour1638]

Never thought that I would ever really like anyone other than Idina singing this but this is nice. The skaters and Elphaba singing go well together. But wouldn't it have been great if the skaters could have also been in some kind of Elphaba and Fiyero costumes and makeup? That would have made this really great. However while Idina remains my favourite I do like this singer. She does this really well. Great voice. Great performance. Magic.

[@jisoo1571]

I feel the exact same way! This was a really amazing performance.

[@lifewithtwoalaskanmalamute1112]

I still can't stop watching this 2016 I so badly want to see wicked again in thetre

[@debbieleonard9160]

I can watch this video all day. Rachel is awesome and I've never seen a dance routine finale quite like that!

[@armielizondo2669]

I was so happy to see her on Valentine's night 2016. Her voice was, is wow, amazing. She gave me goosebumps. Rachel Tucker best voice.

[@iemilyuvideo]

Nothing can beat her live defying gravity she lifted me off my seat, I was speechless!!

[@fayeyang943]

I was so confused on who the crowd was cheering for Rachel or the dancers.

[@miloandmorgan8869]

Dancers:(

[@doodlegamesofficial5640]

I'm gonna say both

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

Honestly I think both. Both Rachel and the dancers defy the laws of physics.

[@ronyorobio7096]

Hard to tell. I would say both, because that flying ending was awesome. Perfect dance representation of the song's climax.

[@knoxds9732]

There’s something about the way she delivers the line “ to those who ground me take a message back from me” sends chills down my spine

[@Polkadot6000]

she is truely breathtaking there will never be another one like her

[@benjohnson8686]

I literally just got super emotional over this!! Rachel Tucker has been my favourite to see!!

[@xxRandomxxRubyxx]

I literally cried seeing this live... this woman has the most incredible voice i've ever heard =O

[@wickedly4]

when the ice skaters started flying i was like what? lol that's so weird. great performance by Rachel tho, as always haha.

[@katycatlois96]

wow! gave me goosebumps, she is such a talented performer and an outstanding singer! so proud because shes from NI and so i am x

[@ber2704]

best live performance ever. the video that made me love her...

[@ber2704]

her voice is crystal clear, the riffs are so pure and everything in it is ugh so amazing!!

[@NickyLess]

Saw her last sat. She's AMAZING! she's really come on leaps and bounds

[@Asherfly14]

Man, that girl can blow. I have only heard the originals, but I love her voice.

[@ricardosoler7906]

I was so ever lucky to have seen her live as Elphaba in London. What a blessing. 'Til there the musical didn't resonate with me and I didn't know quite why, I finally understood Defying Gravity when she sang it. I'll never forget it.

[@hollyyhollyyhollyy]

I can't actually cope with how utterly breathtaking that was.

[@ryanburke4633]

I love you elphaba so much

[@bellespellman8881]

I'm seeing Rachel Tucker as Elphaba in less than a month, I'm so excited!!!! She's my favourite Elphaba ever with incredible, unbeatable talent :) Xx

[@ber2704]

are you seeing her final?

[@daisuki_coco]

she is amazing omg

[@G5BTB5G]

I saw her perform this back in April!! Brilliant!!

[@twizshiz]

I love this musical. I've seen it once, definitely want to see it again.

[@Ben-my2wz]

Freaking AWESOME Elphaba! WOW!

[@Lishkafe]

about two years since i watched Wicked and im still in owe by Rachel Tucker. Unforgettable/

[@LoveJuliette94]

THIS. IS. PERFECTION.

[@Asperger1993]

This is two amazing things combined- Rachel Tucker singing defying gravity and a skating routine including loads of cool lifts and a bit of flight at the end. Normally on Dancing on Ice I feel disappointed that they show a lot of the singers rather than the skaters in these routines, but Rachel Tucker's worth it.

[@cbnss]

Rachel ur AMAZING!

[@tonelloalan]

oh cool such a nice performance from rachel so nice OH MY GOD THEY'RE FLYING!!!11!11

[@EverAfterTales]

This clips does not do this woman justice. She sounds amazing here but live she is spectacular and jaw dropping. I saw 'Wicked' on Tuesday and was blown away. I'll give credit to anyone who can sing this song because it's not an easy one to belt out.

Rachel is an amazing singer!

[@drizz3668]

im crying bc this is my mums bff and we got to go backstage after seeing this show in london, best experience ever

[@Wesley949]

Forget the skaters....it's all about Rachel Tucker and doing exactly what she does best !!!

[@DuelMedia]

Goosebumps.

[@Seceroth]

Unbelieveable Truely Amazing preformance :D

[@jadecelestesutcliffe3740]

like how perfect is she seen her once id see her again

[@JaydenExpelliarmus]

I think that she performed wonderfully in this, as it is very hard to perform at your best, when you know that people aren't necessarily watching you, especially with such an intense song.

[@MackTN74]

When the skaters took of flying I was like holy shit...caught me completely off guard!!! Now THATS defying gravity!!! ⛸⛸ 🧹

[@doerayme28]

I’m so upsessed with Rachel Tucker love her so much one of my favorites Elfabas she is so so so so beautiful like e she has a great voice love her so so so so so so so much❤️💚

[@Elphaba1988]

OMG! ... just... wow!

[@giselelimbour8167]

wonderful prestation congratulations to the ice skaters and the fabulous singer =)

[@SaschaErnst]

Love Rachel!!

[@LaceyWright98]

Omg.....Rachael was AMAZING.:)

[@chrisp4170]

One of the Dancing on Ice producers decided it would be a good idea to have some great lifts performed to the accompaniment of Defying Gravity in the background. They made the mistake of getting Rachel to perform the song, as of course she stole the show. In this performance she is totally convincing as the feisty, defiant independent Elphaba. Nobody in all of Oz, no wizard that there is or was, is ever going to bring Rachel Tucker down. This was just one of those performances that we should all be appreciate as truly epic.

[@antonyhowlett9230]

Saw Rachel last night in wicked she was amazing

[@gracekeegan2945]

people complaining about rachel 'not being noticed' or the audience were 'just clapping the skaters' at the end of the day this is an ice skating comp and thats what the audience went to see. It most likely most of the audience havent seen Wicked or heard who rachel tucker is (its only the fact im a wicked obsessive that brought me to this video). Having such a powerful west end song and star was probably only there to balance out and make the skating moves look and feel better for the audience

[@alizzahGrace]

When the skaters went flying that caught me off guard! And AMAZING VOICE!

[@peaceXloveXgrier]

Rachel Tucker just might be my new favorite theatre girl

[@isboredenough]

This was an edited version of defying gravity and Rachel is one of the best Elphies I've ever seen!!

[@MrsPhim]

LOL I didn't understand what you meant by "flying around like nutters", until I watched the video, HAHAHAHA (I always read comments first before watching)

[@WickedIdinaMenzelFan]

YES!

[@janyou17]

This version is hundred times better than Idina's. Real talk. Idina is shouting and so hard on hee vocal cords. Very harsh. This is singing. Not shouting

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

Idina is garbage. Her career is garbage. Everything she touches turns into garbage.

[@blissx4244]

Well ig your entitled to your own opinion

[@blissx4244]

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743*scoffs*

[@camillebinford]

absg141631 I think they just interrupted the music differently

[@garethlee2943]

awsome

[@ronyorobio7096]

I did not see that ending coming!!!

[@charlotteolsson]

Rachel Tucker

[@hunter8749]

Omg, I'm in love with her accent! Where is she from? Plus, she makes an awesome Elphaba!!!

[@kathrynchambers8371]

She’s from Northern Ireland

[@eoalove2754]

H U N T E R she is from Belfast she is my friends auntie

[@naomiharris4651]

I've got 2 say she's got a fantastic voice I saw her in London

[@biamallard]

nothing beats her live defying gravity

[@laurapillinger1160]

I went to see wicked yesturday in cardiff it was amazing

[@lishha13]

I'm going next week! I live in Cardiff see.. how were the cast??

[@Mrfabulousmichael]

WOW, people stop hating, SHE'S AMAZING!

[@tayz1998]

When she saids 'it sounds truly crazy' i was like WOOOOOWW

[@rachaelm7494]

belfast girl yay

[@TheGibleMaster]

Where was she hiding that broom...

[@suki3275]

holy crap! how scary it must have been the first time the skaters flew up into the air

[@howdosebaekhyunknowsehunsr5703]

I only came here for rachel the ice skaters forgot to point there feet

[@rebeccahouse227]

wow. i wish i could sing like that

[@Agent160FTW]

Yay! I love watching Figure Skating and I adore Wicked so therefore this video is kind of perfect for meg :)

[@caramellocabello34]

Omfg wow

[@ryanburke4633]

this music is so cute for me to singing

[@david.alexandre.]

WOW

[@tubercather2703]

wow!! wowo!!! wowowow!!!! y mas woooooowwwwwwwoowowowow!!

[@ryanburke4633]

this one does rock ok I do

[@beccasbeauty22]

I really want to fly around in a harness or something like that tho because lets be serious it looks pretty fun

[@theemaestro576]

@nicolelovesrice well this is an ice skating show... so it makes sense that they show the ice skaters...

[@Carismystic]

Looking forward to seeing Wicked on Valentines Day.

[@Carismystic]

Nicki-Davis Jones is amazing in the Milton Keynes production of Wicked.

[@WickedIdinaMenzelFan]

Must be hard to perform there. She is isn't the whole show like she usually is. (with good reason, she is amazing) And it must be freezing!

[@ryanburke4633]

this music I really love it is the cute one