Fly Girl: Backstage at "Wicked" with Lindsay Mendez, Episode 5: Citizens of Oz &

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In the latest installment of Fly Girl, "Wicked" headliner Lindsay Mendez educates viewers on the role of a Broadway standby and introduces the ladies' ensemble. Then Derek Klena shows off some backstage art.

[@GraceTV333]

The swings work so hard! I was so impressed when she just casually was like "yeah, i know 19 parts."

[@melly9204]

"Tiffany had her appendix out about a week ago" And she's still doing the show! The recovery's supposed to be longer than that, because I had mine out and I took a while to recover. She's such a trooper!

[@chrisroderosvlogsroderos267]

Let's also take in the fact that she was going on as Glinda for a couple of days which is a tough role 😂

[@melly9204]

Fur realz! She's fucking amazing!

[@isacappellanti6510]

I actually just met Tiffany today and she is absolutely amazing! ( I haven’t watched the video yet so idk what she did say but...) She has such a huge heart and auditioned for wicked 7 times and the 8th time she finally heard a yes, she had a bunch of funny little stories like how she told her parents her character’s name was Swing and didn’t know that she’d be an actual swing. also when she was going up in the bubble the first time she was so excited and the crew members were supposed to take a break but they wanted to get Tiffany down before the went on break but she was like “ It’s fine another five minutes won’t hurt me “ because she had waited so long to play glinda.

[@isacappellanti6510]

She’s also an amazing hugger

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

I really want to see Derek with the green and the lipstick on him lol

[@thesuziekatz]

same

[@heyitskay2159]

Nicole Nelson same

[@theresa.tiernan]

NNelson same as well

[@devotedcetacean6568]

Honestly... Me

[@isabelerhart9523]

Same

[@WeLoveElphie111]

Tiffany has such a lovely whimsical speaking voice! :)

[@jacobzayed3338]

yaaas

[@SuperNikkilala]

u should show us what the original elphaba (idina menzel) and glinda (kristin chenoweth) wrote on the wall

[@foxtatertot]

Ik that this is 7 years late. But that mural didn't exist back with Idina and Kristin. As Derek said, it was only painted once the company that he, Lindsay, Katie, and all of the actors shown in Fly Girl are currently in, started on Broadway. So, it didn't exist until about 2013.

[@AlexHurleyMusic]

"Maybe I'll look smaller, since I'm missing an organ!" Omfg, I love Tiffany! And Lindsay's "heyyo!" Makes me crack up every time without fail!

[@PlunderingDesire1]

The amount of parts that those swings know is INSANE. I can learn lyrics/lines pretty well but there's no way I'd be able to learn even 3, let alone 19! x

[@superrogue17]

During this Covid Omicron insanity, I had the privilege of seeing Catherine Charlebois play Nessarose on the tour in Cleveland. I was so insanely surprised and pleased to see her name on the cast sheet that night. It immediately made me think of "Fly Girl".

[@patford6946]

Is it just me or do Boq's legs look better in tights than most girls??

[@analisapena3086]

Agreed.

[@analisapena3086]

Than me anyway lol.

[@jacobzayed3338]

no...agree sis

[@snoopdoggyloleg]

When Derek appeared, I died.

[@TheCrazyCoasterKid]

The fight scene was so awkward and funny! It is really interesting to see how everything looks when there are no costumes, sets, lights, and their voices are not being projected out into the theater.

[@LindsayKBurton]

Wooo Briana! Saw her as Nessarose five years ago. I was fresh out of middle school. I am now a sophomore in college. Oh my god. I need a moment.

[@maddie8260]

I can imagine Lindsey slipping and almost falling into the orchestra and just a whole bunch of silence and her laughing

[@Jfad18]

Ive watched this video like 100 times and I never realized until today that the Maya girl is labeled as Rob Harmon lol 9:39

[@SmilingInMySleep1]

+Jfad18 i was just about to comment that same thing lol

[@Gaby-bx3cv]

Sameeeee

[@devonhoyt6422]

Me tooo

[@isabelerhart9523]

İ noticed that the first time and i was like what

[@isabelerhart9523]

İ was gonna say how did no one notice that

[@redfirefixfox9611]

When Derek is showing the mural you can hear One Short Day

[@sh0ppy95]

15:23 "Sorry 'bout it." So. Much. Sass. lol

[@ZippyLove09]

sh0ppy95 I know, right? I wish I'd been able to see her live instead of in youtube videos xD

[@HazelOct]

Lindsay and Tiffany rehearsing the catfight scene = Classic!!! It makes me smile Fiyero gets green on him after kissing Elphaba... :)

[@tahilamiles9036]

This is my dream I would love to be on broadway 🙌

[@heyitskay2159]

Tahila Miles same

[@emiliebouthillette4070]

I would DIE to be on broadway

[@katelynglass9145]

Same!

[@broadwaymike92]

Same. WE GOT THIS!!!

[@isabelerhart9523]

Same 😀😀😀

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

All I can think of at 3:56 is "this diva needs her stage!" from RENT

[@daralinsworth6706]

I love it when Lindsay says "hey-oh!!" It cracks me up every time!

[@911Sway]

omg tiffany was my first glinda.i saw wicked for the first time when they came to Virginia and she blew the roof off starting a major love affair between me and wicked

[@catandvolleylvr721]

Fly Girl is my favorite of these backstage series. Lindsay, Derek, and Katie Rose are all so funny and adorable! I hope Fly Girl never ends!!!!

[@StripesofShay]

KLENNNNDDEEEZZZZ

[@ThespianIntheTARDIS]

I hope that when Wicked closes, they keep that mural on the walls- it's way too awesome to paint over! :O

[@disneydanny2]

i think it;s safe to say that Caherine Charlebois' favorite saying is :"Oh god" LOL!

[@lpsallycat9600]

THE CAT FIGHT LMAO

[@harajukukevin6657]

IM SO GLAD WE SAW DOROTHY! I always wondered who played the silhouette

[@ethanrich3285]

I think the Fight Call Practice for the Catfight Scene was my Favourite Part and Also the Educational Session on what is a Standby in Musical Theatre with Tiffany was fun too

[@LaraLocoge]

Love how everybody is friendly and super excited about acting with each other ❤️

[@JunKyoung]

Tiffany Haas is amazing!

[@clairebear1720]

I saw Carla Stickler live as Elphie, SHE WAS AMAZING! Her No Good Deed is so great!

[@aviGeek11]

why is my favorite part when she is heating up her burrito? LMAO

[@mollyfallin6077]

Omg I know Donna she is the best u are so lucky to share a dressing room with her!! U guys are both amazing

[@LaraLocoge]

Donna is so incredible ! I want to see her on stage one day 😍✨

[@mollyfallin6077]

Lara Locoge she really is !! She is amazing!!💖🤩

[@LaraLocoge]

@@mollyfallin6077 I contacted her about online coachings I hope I can learn a few things from her 😍🥰

[@mollyfallin6077]

Amazing!💖💖

[@rae9959]

Lol. When they introduced the girl in the blue it says Rob Harmon! Lol!!!!!!!

[@ruby7226]

DONNA VIVINO!!

[@Min-ig3hf]

I saw tiffany as glinda and loved her

[@foxtatertot]

I love that the ensemble parts of Glinda's shoulder friends have names. And they're correct to the book! Well.. at least Shenshen is 100% confirmed. Hoping that the other shoulder friend is named either Milla or Pfannee.

[@sophiapan3824]

These are so fun to watch!

[@whosfelicia5328]

Rob is so sassy I love it

[@harajukukevin6657]

SHOW DONNA VIVINO I LOVE HER AND SHES AMAZING!!!! I saw her in san diego a while ago and she is fierce

[@jaijackson3884]

I wish Derek was shirtless

[@bigbirdsmallnest8000]

Wtf

[@17purplecherry]

jai jackson Like all the time!!!!!

[@laurenbooks125]

That mural on the stairs is AMAZING!!!!

[@CayleeGrate]

I was soooo excited when Lindsay filmed Catherine Charlebois! She’s my favorite Nessarose!!!

[@TubaMaverick]

Lindsay Mendez

[@JoshuaGarretson]

I saw Tiffany when the show was in Detroit, she is a fantastic Glinda :)

[@avadortenzio9011]

Lol fight call looks so real

[@isabelerhart9523]

Ava Dortenzio yes the slaps

[@laursport06]

But seriously Derek is so adorable! :) Love him!

[@iampeacelove1887]

We'll you are my favorite fly girl

[@isabelerhart9523]

I Am Peace Love Mine too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amanderz1093]

these blog make my week so much better! Keep it up Lindsay i love youuu

[@luxlisbon2727]

I love Lindsay's enthusiasm!!

[@Flipperwi715]

Love this. Way past going to bed time and still watching. Thank you sooooo much!

[@sweetnessboy1]

This is seriously the best vlog ever. I can't get enough! :)

[@meredithclark6580]

I was waiting for Lindsay to say to Heather Spore (Dorothy) "So, you killed my sister. What's that about?" But it never came.

[@paganx01]

LOVING these Vlogs!!

[@LaurenWhitlock]

Love this vlog so freaking much!!!!

[@graciemckelvey6197]

I went to see WICKED on Wednesday October 23 and you were AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I LOVE WICKED!!!!! And I got your autograph!!!!!!!

[@connorh111902]

I saw a production of Wicked last month (January 2014) with Lindsay and Tiffany

[@WickedlyAwsome]

LOVE Tiffany Haas! Saw her as Glinda in Austin, TX last year!!!!! Amazing girl!

[@broadwaymike92]

She is off stage crying at the beginning of the Castle scene before FOR GOOD and behind the scrim in the shadows during the melting scene

[@warriorbeautybudz]

I was at this show and met them including ms.hass they are adorable

[@reynricafort1519]

omg I just died at 8;28 with the lady dancing in the background

[@Ashluv085]

OMGGG tiffany hass is the one that I saw when they were on tour and came to jacksonville! she was pretty good! :) Its cool to see her so close! ah I love these vlogs!! do them forever!!!

[@Branoca]

i want a season 2 of fly girl, pleaseeee!!!1

[@michelleconley920]

You my number 2 favorite fly girl Lindsay

[@analisapena3086]

Whenever Glinda (or ga-linda) twirls her wand or staff in the huge dress during the slapping scene i go into hysterics. I did last night at the theater and everyone was like girl what? It was so fun last night but all day I was tired lol.

[@shmaptain_shmerica5545]

Elphaba is my ultimate dream role and these vids, though they may be old, are one of my sources of motivation

[@lokiwillnotbebullied]

I actually got to meet Donna Vivino when I was in New York a couple of weeks ago. I did an improv workshop with her, she was so lovely and talented. It was really cool too, she had to keep her phone on because she wasn't sure if she was going on for Wicked that night. She had been on the night before and her skin was still a little bit green. I'd really love to see Lindsay Mendez though!! This series is excellent!

[@hummel89]

I want to see Wicked soooo badly :( but they don't show it anymore in Germany :( So i have to stick to the soundtrack. But these videos are awesome :) I wouldn't mind a second season :)

[@c0rly]

When Derek's face showed up it was like "Good Morning, Sexual!"

[@Msbritcouture]

I love these :)

[@julienunez8616]

You are awesome !!!! You look great

[@katytaylor-hamilton7957]

Hi Lynsdy I was going to see wicked last weekend put I couldn't and even j had a heart transplant how do you sing with Glynda to Popular

[@angelinapilarz6772]

that cat fight scene hahaha

[@kingikiller]

Omg Donna Vivino is standby

[@productionsbyvicki]

Can this series be on daily? I love it soo much!

[@gracemarie4325]

I love Michael wartella sm💗❤️

[@Chicktaco]

5:20 Dat wand action!!

[@cierra6940]

7:11 Carla!!!! OMFG this girl is an amazing Elphie!!! Shes fierce and give ephie anger problems!! Her defying gravity was amazing but her no good dead was to die for!! This girl has AMAZING riffs!! I really hope they give her the role when Lindsay leaves. Love ya Carla!!

[@TubaMaverick]

I've seen Donna Vivino perform this :D she was amazing

[@LaceyWright98]

Omg Tiffany is adorable. :)

[@avadortenzio879]

I AM STILL WATCHING FLYGIRL.

[@12thisisme12]

This is my 4th time watching it haha

[@ZippyLove09]

ava dortenzio I've watched every episode 6 times. May as well amuse my insomniacal self. :)

[@isabelladippel9649]

As am I, here in December 2018!!!

[@susankeller230]

I watched fly girl 20 time's now

[@willthames8438]

Dang Tiffany. She's like a super peppy ninja with that wand.

[@MsWickedWolf]

I LOVE U LINDSAY!!!! :D

[@boommax98]

Love Tiffany!

[@laursport06]

I actually saw Tiffany! She was great!

[@JazSparrow]

another 5 star blog :)

[@WuReg]

They should film the end of defying gravity offstage

[@IvyDare1997]

14:39 there's a Jack Daniels bottle on the shelf lol

[@tragictimedragon]

Gotta love Carla :)

[@mereldewinter9315]

donna is amazing, i wish i could see her

[@maiza2380]

It not easy in a wheelchair as i'm a wheelchair user

[@dariusbridges7654]

I want to see the standby Donna vivino

[@TheCrazyCoasterKid]

Can you film any videos in the wings? Like what is going on during the show, and maybe even filming the show from the side? I always wondered what that looked like. I guess it is hard because they need all of the space. Also, does the cast ever do improve when something happens? For example, you said you fell during your entrance. Did the whole ensemble laugh at you or something like that like it was a school? Does the cast ever talk about what to do/how to react when something goes wrong?

[@1995BroadwayBaby]

omg briana yacavone is still a swing? I remember her from Pirate Queen castcom

[@kingikiller]

Omg Mike Wartella is Boq.

[@alizzahGrace]

Has episode 6 been posted yet???

[@staciebauer8949]

2015 watching this

[@samanthaprosperi6734]

Do you ever miss any shows Lindsay?

[@PhantomifyEponine]

It's only in Wicked where I know all those understudies and standbys haha. Some of them are even better than the lead!

[@admiralbuckles]

is it the end of it or episode 6 posted 2 weeks supposed to be 1