Fly Girl: Backstage at "Wicked" with Lindsay Mendez, Episode 6: A Day in the Elphaba Life

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In the newest installment of Fly Girl, Lindsay Mendez brings viewers along for a typical day in the life of the "Wicked" star. See her secrets and find out what she wouldn't give up to play Elphaba.

[@wickedchick7]

"At first it's really upsetting, and then you start to wear it like a badge of honor" Basically Elphaba's character development.

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

WickedFrozenHeart yeah. except then she also gets the badge of shame and people celebrate when she is “dead.”

[@wickedchick7]

Harmonizer yeah but she kind of stops caring. People always tried to shame her. I don’t think she is ashamed at all in the end. She knows she has passed on her fight and gets to walk away with her head held high.

[@georgechlada4868]

I feel all the swings and understudies have been in the show longer than the main cast members

[@elisewendelburg]

It's probably because Elphaba is such a demanding role, and your voice is worn out really easily doing a show 8+ times a week... Since the ensemble is a smaller role than Elphie, the cast most likely isn't belting like she is.. The voice is so fragile, and it's hard to be belting every night and keep your voice in shape..

[@georgechlada4868]

I love myself

[@brennens8849]

George Chlada it’s mostly because the leads are under 1-2 year contracts to keep the show fresh

[@CountryCowboy008]

Elise Wendelburg it actually destroyed Idina's voice, sad to say.

[@beardedslair5410]

Countrycowboy08 But, she's back right? I haven't been on track on Idina tho, poor Idina.

[@pearljoslyn9947]

the wicked elevator is literally the slowest elevator in the world

[@melaniegarcia3158]

1:42 Lindsay: So come with me! To the Emerald City

[@sannevanoosterom3387]

Chamomile Tea I said the exact same thing lmao

[@amararose6082]

I said the same thing lol

[@moniquemauleon]

When you’re watching this right before Wicked 15 and she says Wicked 10💀💀

[@chillinginthecomments9517]

Oof it’s almost wicked 16

[@ianamos3830]

Im watching this on the exact date of wicked 16

[@Onyx421]

@@chillinginthecomments9517 yep

[@kcorona7715]

HOW DOES LINDSAY LOOKS SO AMAZING IN THE MORNING?!?

[@isabelerhart9523]

K Corona exactly how

[@lyannenescro1203]

Right?!

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

I love how dedicated they are to keeping their voices healthy. I've performed with people who will arrive to the hour-call and not have warmed up, coffee in hand, not giving a damn since they think downing a bottle of water will make it all okay. Lindsay, Derek and everyone else has to be in tip-top shape. Kudos and props to them!

[@sarahhalasz2258]

Guys, Olba's pastilles are bomb. She's right, if you are a musical theatre actor or simply a singer you NEED to get some!

[@alexaliona]

yes. they are magical.

[@HalflingSeamstress]

They are epic! So are the Grether's, but they're so hard to find & ouchy price.

[@tillyboos]

Being a Brooklyn native, who has been performing since I was a young kid, I've been using Olba's Pastiles my WHOLE LIFE. I swear by them. SAME with the Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat. The Raspberry and Lemon Echnicaea, are the TWO best.

[@ahhhfakemonsters]

that butterfly dress she's wearing is so pretty

[@theclaytonator7125]

+Allison H I wonder where she got it i just want to see if they have that dress in my size.

[@lizziebeexoxo]

I never want these backstage videos to end! I love seeing what goes on behind the scenes- especially of my favourite musical ever!!

[@rae9959]

Me too!

[@melly9204]

Lizzie C Yep! I've watched these blogs a million times and I love Wicked so much!

[@kellykrill1622]

Just the songs sweetheart all my fans and thank you for believing me

[@representationmetaphorique]

Lindsay's eyebrow game is strong

[@wickkified]

Their voice and their health are what enables them to do this for their living. Gotta be healthy and incredibly strong, pretty much 24/7.

[@leslieallen9386]

I can't believe Carlos didn't say "I'm sorry, but you don't have permission to see the wizard." That would be my catchphrase!!!

[@plumster33]

Your dresser seems like such lovely kind caring person almost like a mum when you are doing all those shows

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani9442]

"Yeah...I'm green what of it?" 😂😂 I love Lindsay 😂

[@saint_kitty]

how can somebody still look so good in the morning ugh

[@Izz1316]

One day I will be on Broadway and I will be elphaba hopefully it's been my dream since I was 3 to be a actor first on Hollywood then when I was in grade 7 I started musicals now I am in grade 10 and I know I can make it no matter how many people tell me I can't

[@arleen123100]

Good for you, I have the same dream 😊

[@christinehernandez978]

Um

[@arleen123100]

+Christine Hernandez why are you saying um

[@bethpearson1743]

i have the same dream as you i hope we all make it!

[@olivia.m.day8]

Yas! Y'all can do it!

[@gwynfromRARE]

wait is that.. "Its hard out there for a witch" t-shirt! You actually put it on a T-shirt

[@phoebecollins5270]

im a rat yasssssssss

[@eliseterry2092]

I played Princess Fiona in Shrek, then went directly into playing the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, so I definitely relate to having a green hairline and ears...

[@chillinginthecomments9517]

Dude that’s awesome

[@brookewhite2147]

where did you audition?

[@amararose6082]

When she said “come with me” at the beginning her Elphaba came out it sounded like the line “come with me to the Emerald City” 😂 did anyone else think of that?

[@melly9204]

Lindsay is like me in the morning. I never want to get my lazy ass out of bed. I'm just surprised that she looks fricking amazing first thing in the morning.

[@Lindseylava]

*buys steamer*

[@sarahhalasz2258]

+Lindsey Conrad SAME!

[@danipoo766]

shakesperian feather Duane reade

[@gilbertsalazar713]

I love this woman. such an amazing talent!

[@makeupmermaid22]

I have the Wicked nail polish set, of course I had to buy it. Nail polish, and Wicked, need I say more?

[@cje24576]

Do you know if it's still available anywhere? I can't believe I just found out about the nail polish set!

[@makeupmermaid22]

Try Amazon or ebay. They were on sale at sephora for a while after they were discontinued.

[@chillinginthecomments9517]

Damn It wasn’t for sale when I saw the show

[@bluefuzzysox]

won lottery tickets for wicked on saturday and saw the matinee front row and it was incredible! got to meet all the leads except lindsay and katie!! :D

[@dannyharris3493]

wow you wouldn't expect her just randomly walking around to be about to star on broadway

[@alisonstarkey7743]

oh my god, the butterfly dress is so perfect!

[@pengoschwortz4734]

10:04 honestly such a great look

[@MinneapolisDavid]

This is the best one! A day in your he life of a young, dangerously talented woman in New York. You are living the dream of a million little girls (and TWO million boys)!!!!

[@gabrielleorlando5901]

i WILL play Elphaba on Broadway some day!

[@zoeanderson7685]

Me too

[@tpfuertz2318]

Gabrielle Orlando no you'll not.

[@Katnipo]

+TP Fuertz and how do you know that? If she works hard and has the passion she could eventually work her way up there and live her dream. Gabrielle you work for your dream and dont let anything stop you, I have the same dream to be on Broadway :)

[@broadwaymike92]

Gabrielle Orlando I'll be Boq one day

[@analisapena3086]

TP Fuertz I need you to get something

[@VaraVTTV]

Travis W... in Wicked... then in Matilda... this kind of makes my day! lol

[@nathanross7546]

Gotta love Lindsay's end sing!

[@benloudermilk8525]

Wow!!!.Seeing what the actors have to go thru to protect their voices makes me glad I'm a drummer and not a singer!!!

[@sarahhalasz2258]

OMG! James Brown III came to my school and talked to my drama class! LOL, I was watching it and was like "i've met him" lol. He's really sweet!!

[@luisaarayaarancibia]

Dresser seems like on of the chillest jobs ever. Helping With putting clothes on and chilling

[@hannahedithrose]

4:15 THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS

[@abialston8476]

I SAW THAT TOO

[@batmanshousewife]

I saw it too! I was hoping someone else would notice

[@evakamman5391]

I look forward to these every week!

[@mollymenner6596]

I love these so much you have no idea I rewatch them like everyday

[@robinriedinger8796]

I'm so loving these episodes!!!!!

[@Cheekycrissy]

This is a BRILLIANT pilot episode for a TV show!..

[@Fannywikstrom95]

I have seen all of these episodes at least 7 times each. Can't wait 'til episode 8 is out!!

[@Andovarius]

What an amazing vlog. Definitely the best of the bunch!

[@user-jt6od7ig5i]

i get so happy when i see these in my subscription box! :)

[@MarciaPze]

I've seen every single backstage video lindsay! I just simply LOVE this musical! Ad actually one of the girls that is on the cast of wicked here in Mexico was in my high school and that makes things very exciting! It is really my dream to sing and dance on wicked! You're amazing so full of happiness! Love the cast! Congratulations to all of you!

[@MarqueeMarcR]

thank you for all you share with us other actors of what to prepare for life in the big city.

[@kydune8152]

i love this :') thank u for sharing m'love!!!

[@Fannywikstrom95]

Been watching these videos and loving them since they came out. I need more content by Lindsay!!! She's so inspiring. If she got a youtube channel I would diiiie of gratitude.

[@emmavaughan7295]

I love these sooo much !!

[@ariespecula]

Omg Lindsey is so hilarious

[@MaxxStephen]

so obsessed with these

[@wickkified]

I love how totally natural and homeopathic Lindsay is in her approach to vocal health. And then there's the Book of Mormon guys plugging Mucinex! Personally, I think Mucinex is amazing. I think it was Jared Getner who called it "Magic Singing Pills." Andrew Rannells said he was mildly addicted to it. W/Evs. I am in awe of all of these brilliant B'Way performers.

[@Charlierose214]

this was an awesome vlog!!!!!!!

[@PennHerbco]

So glad the Olbas Pastilles are a part of your day :)

[@shawnag84]

All of this is so interesting!!

[@AngelofMusicization]

UGH i need those polishes so EXCITEDDDD

[@kivawashington6721]

i am such a fan omg I LOVE WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@audrianamichelle7018]

I've Been binge watching this wow

[@Chadlystlofficiall]

I have that exact same steamer and it really does wonders!

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song one short day

[@imartin1670]

i now wonder a lot less how these people can sing/act/dance 8 shows a week. if i was this neurotic about my vocal health (and had the time) I'd have a lot less vocal fatigue.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

I freaking LOVE Lindsay Mendez! SO adorable and funny :) ♥ Xx

[@ianamos3830]

Watching this on the exact date of wicked’s 16th anniversary

[@CarolinaOpryVideos]

-LOVE the videos!!!! Fly Girl :)

[@Misswtfudge]

Love this!!

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song I'm Not That Girl

[@mykelcohen]

More! Please! Extend this vlog!!

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is Dancing through life

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

So much work. I wanna be Elphaba someday.

[@analisapena3086]

You should be.

[@nicolel.4504]

I'm seeing the show for the 3rd time in november!!!

[@sophiapan3824]

OMG I must get the nail polish set; hope it's still available

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is Thank Goodness

[@jennanajjar]

YOU AND DEREK KLENA CAME FROM DOGFIGHT TOGETHER AND WENT TO WICKED OMG AMAZING I LOVE YOU GUYS

[@gabriellevincent5581]

I

[@madelinewright5218]

I'm in Godspell right now!!!!

[@expertonmyself]

great! i'm gonna look for the items she bought from westerly, at my local health food stores.

[@soopersalad2509]

8:05 I got those a long time ago on xmas! they’re rlly pretty, but mine r old and the glitter one is too dry now. i want more green glitter 💚

[@analisapena3086]

Take the rest out, get normal green polish or make your own and then rebottle it.

[@samanthadauber6737]

Amazing tips

[@vickymitchell5707]

My school did Oliver and I got Dodger so I asked for s steamer for Xmas so I could use it 😂

[@frostedjosieos3193]

At first I was like "Who is this...tan colored person?"

[@alwayshelen2055]

OH YES!!!!!!!!! They have a 30 day thing on fb plan and 500 events to celebrate it!

[@ashleyandrews4331]

Where did you get that gorgeous butterfly dress?????🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@davidfuentes4360]

lindsday you are wonderful

[@alizeriojas4747]

i bought some silicea because of this

[@Nightline27]

I'm so getting that nail polish.

[@jameskirkland649]

The best broadway.com vlog, I’m sorry

[@ellaa499]

You speak the truth

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is for good

[@thomascarter6541]

What if the swing need a swing ?

[@ellie3593]

Thomas Carter well then that's a sad playground

[@dedrapena9473]

I love green a lot

[@WickedlyEpic10]

can't wait for those nail polish to come out definatly buying them :D

[@Jolanda27]

Gosh, they are sooo obsessed with their health and their voice..

[@ronniemcleod2880]

Wicked show show tour show ❤❤😊😊😊 london see best favronte show ❤❤😊😊

[@badgirlalice]

I hope to tech the show one day.

[@monicaroman4305]

"and I'm like,'Yeah I'm green. What of it?'" bahahahahaha!

[@jaedaq8336]

At 13:49 I fr thought that was Niall Horan for a sec😂 and directioners out there?😂✊

[@racheljackson9717]

4:09 my jaw dropped when i saw a shadowhunters city of bones poster

[@CRUSHINRUSSIAN2]

Omg. I live there near westerly market.

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is popular

[@j0kerjames52]

are they going to do anything special for the wicked 10th??

[@bellbrandon29]

I honestly wish I could meet Derek!

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is the wizard and I