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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@pearljoslyn9947]

the wicked elevator is literally the slowest elevator in the world

[@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

[@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.

[@kcorona7715]

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

[@isabelerhart9523]

K Corona exactly how

[@lyannenescro1203]

Right?!

[@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.

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani9442]

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

[@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

[@Lilyyym1212]

@@chillinginthecomments9517 yep

[@mattk8460]

Wicked 21😆

[@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.

[@plumster33]

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

[@representationmetaphorique]

Lindsay's eyebrow game is strong

[@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!

[@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?

[@gilbertsalazar713]

I love this woman. such an amazing talent!

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@Lindseylava]

*buys steamer*

[@sarahhalasz2258]

+Lindsey Conrad SAME!

[@danipoo766]

shakesperian feather Duane reade

[@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

[@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)!!!!

[@alisonstarkey7743]

oh my god, the butterfly dress is so perfect!

[@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

[@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!!

[@CrowSpellman]

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

[@pengoschwortz4734]

10:04 honestly such a great look

[@RosieTheWickedFangirl2007]

I know it’s so cute💚

[@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!

[@nathanross7546]

Gotta love Lindsay's end sing!

[@Cheekycrissy]

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

[@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.

[@dannyharris3493]

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

[@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.

[@MarqueeMarcR]

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

[@ronniemcleod2880]

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

[@PennHerbco]

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

[@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.

[@Fannywikstrom95]

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

[@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.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

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

[@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

[@ariespecula]

Omg Lindsey is so hilarious

[@hannahedithrose]

4:15 THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS

[@abialston8476]

I SAW THAT TOO

[@batmanshousewife]

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

[@luisaarayaarancibia]

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

[@evakamman5391]

I look forward to these every week!

[@mollymenner6596]

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

[@Btrains84]

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

[@Andovarius]

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

[@Chadlystlofficiall]

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

[@robinriedinger8796]

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

[@user-jt6od7ig5i]

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

[@ashleyandrews4331]

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

[@jennanajjar]

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

[@kydune8152]

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

[@AngelofMusicization]

UGH i need those polishes so EXCITEDDDD

[@kivawashington6721]

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

[@vickymitchell5707]

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

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song I'm Not That Girl

[@ianamos3830]

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

[@thomascarter6541]

What if the swing need a swing ?

[@ellie3593]

Thomas Carter well then that's a sad playground

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song one short day

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is Dancing through life

[@HorrorPrincess]

0:53-1:08 but her bed sheets are grey

[@ronigiolitto5241]

LittleCookie Monster they only look grey on camera

[@racheljackson9717]

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

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

So much work. I wanna be Elphaba someday.

[@analisapena3086]

You should be.

[@sophiapan3824]

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

[@frostedjosieos]

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

[@shawnag84]

All of this is so interesting!!

[@expertonmyself]

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

[@nicolel.4504]

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

[@MaxxStephen]

so obsessed with these

[@monicaroman4305]

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

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is Thank Goodness

[@audrianamichelle7018]

I've Been binge watching this wow

[@jaedaq8336]

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

[@Charlierose214]

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

[@emmavaughan7295]

I love these sooo much !!

[@madelinewright5218]

I'm in Godspell right now!!!!

[@alizeriojas4747]

i bought some silicea because of this

[@alwayshelen2055]

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

[@WickedlyEpic10]

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

[@jameskirkland03]

The best broadway.com vlog, I’m sorry

[@ellaa499]

You speak the truth

[@CarolinaOpryVideos]

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

[@LH-ro2ot]

The power of placebos 😂😂😂

[@Jolanda27]

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

[@davidfuentes4360]

lindsday you are wonderful

[@samanthadauber6737]

Omg grethers pastilles are amazing

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

Those are so hard to find! Even at natural food stores :(

[@samanthadauber6737]

+Rizwan Jagani you can buy them on Amazon

[@badgirlalice]

I hope to tech the show one day.

[@mimich622]

Grether's Pastilles taste really good but so far I didn't feel it do anything to my throat

[@Misswtfudge]

Love this!!

[@bellbrandon29]

I honestly wish I could meet Derek!

[@TheAffableAph]

I have those sponges too, Brian. You are not alone.

[@Fannywikstrom95]

Am I the only one who bought a steamer after watching this?

[@DexOfAllTrades]

I'm so getting that nail polish.

[@KarlyC]

I literally bought a steamer after watching this 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@j0kerjames52]

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

[@bethblalock1644]

My favorite song is for good and Defying Gravity