Fly Girl: Backstage at "Wicked" with Lindsay Mendez, Episode 8: Saying Goodbye!

Get tickets to "Wicked": www.broadway.com/shows/wicked/
In the final episode of Fly Girl, "Wicked" star Lindsay Mendez answers as many fan questions as possible, takes viewers on a flight through the Gershwin Theatre and shows us the process of de-greenifying. Enjoy!

[@LiLGro94xoxo]

I totally wish you the actors and actresses could wear like a go pro during the performance. To see the whole show from their eyes... It would be awesome!!

[@jamesjmn9624]

LiLGro94xoxo I thought I was the only person who thought this

[@chillinginthecomments9517]

Ugh that should exist

[@MissGarland1986]

I wanted this too.

[@NairAthul]

They could easily sew a body cam into Elphaba's costumes since they're so heavy and dark

[@bubblyburberry24]

This new-found knowledge about the show only makes me want to see it again.

[@melly9204]

Allison Anon Yep! :)

[@BasilGlow_]

Elphie Girl I only seen it once I am trying to get my grandpa to get tickets

[@aceyluvr]

I looove when they're in the greenifying process and all of a sudden, the show starts up again and you can hear it, but everyone keeps on going as if nothing's happening. Ugh, I love it.

[@ValtronW]

Wait, so the lift goes higher during the "nobody in all of Oz..." part of Defying Gravity? I never noticed that!

[@lpsallycat9600]

+Daniel Epps good for you...XD

[@strudllekitte339]

Yea i never really got why it does but oh well! LOL

[@MissMommy0514]

David Pontrella Maybe it’s because after, she says “is ever gonna bring me down!” And so she is getting higher, defying gravity showing that no one can pull her down, no matter how high she is. Lol, idk, though.

[@TenorReacts]

13:43 I would of died if Lindsay said “I’m melting, I’m melting!” 😂💚

[@bethgarcia1838]

that would’ve been hilarious!

[@ameliabywaters1445]

Who else is watching this in 2019😂😂

[@margotdenis6069]

Amelia Bywaters 2020 now

[@kamronobrien1961]

2020

[@kalelhill5382]

2020

[@tyjohnson9080]

2024. Dang

[@SuperJNG18]

Watching these makes me want to be Elphaba so badly. And 1) I'm a dude, and 2) not even a dude with a high range. Thank you, Lindsay, for letting me live vicariously through you.

[@joshdavidprado]

SuperJNG18 Mood hahaha

[@Louis_Adams]

Me too! I wish I could be Elphie so bad, but I’m a guy as well 😞

[@brodyssportscardsvlogsandm415]

Sammee

[@eastyentertainment3tv833]

Mary Kay looks like a perfect Nessa Rose

[@thequeenofsnakes5225]

Yes!!!!

[@KryptoniteStuff]

She has such a nice vibe! didn't knew her and now loving her

[@joeygray458]

That makes no sense, u gotta know someone to love them...

[@Yahiko25]

See that is why you must always appreciate the dresser.

[@shanabeck8921]

QxlkkaksmamzmaM

[@AddisonRamirez]

10:00 gives me chills

[@sarahhalasz2258]

+Addie Ramirez SAME!

[@analisapena3086]

Eww it does I saw it last Wednesday and it was so cool!!!!!

[@melaniegarcia3158]

I know right! I keep on watching it over and over again

[@aphrodite2530]

10:00 i swear i was about to cry :'(

[@teiganbliss5213]

I always cry watching the cast bows, it's just the most uplifting, feel so happy for them moment ever! :3

[@CountryCowboy008]

I thought this is terrifying. Then I saw with Kara Lindsay on how Glinda starts the show in the bubble ride up up there in the dark beyond the lights and all. Much more terrifying!!

[@dreamersprosperx3]

i love how organised broadway stage doors are. in england it's like a free-for-all! crazy!

[@melly9204]

I love how Lindsay's singing in the shower! That's a good way to keep your voice in check

[@nataliegarcia-foster7585]

+Elphie Girl I sing in the shower and i love your name Elphie girl =)

[@melly9204]

Natalie Garcia-Foster I sing in the shower sometimes too. The steam really helps the chords. And thanks! :) I LOVE Wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ellaa499]

Hahahah fun fact.... Lindsay doesn’t really sing in the shower anymore because while she was doing Carousel, her vocal coach told her not to and now she doesn’t anymore 😭

[@chancemcquade1625]

I love wicked It must be hard to do all of this work I can not believe you are elphaba she is my favorite and you might even be my favorite elphaba

[@ethanrich3285]

My Favourite Moments of this Video is1. When Lindsay showed everyone what it's like to fly During Defying Gravity using the Lift.2.the Degreenifying Process is very nice because Lindsay Showed us what she does to Get the Green Makeup off like makeup wipes and eye makeup remover and in the Shower she used a special Soap called Dr Branners Magic Soap to get the rest of the Green makeup off especially when she almost died in the Shower by her Dresser holding a Plastic Knife and Lindsay's Scream was Funny

[@vanessarenee4106]

Carol Kane slays me

[@kaitlanfaucher]

I just watched through this whole fly girl series because I just discovered my playbill from when I saw Wicked in 2013 on my nyc/dc school trip and I was lucky enough to see Lindsay during her run. It was crazy going back in time through these vlogs now that I am older and my love and appreciation for theater has just grown more than ever. I've never forgotten the feeling I felt as a young girl when Defying Gravity ended in just such amazement at the passion and power a live show could bring. Wicked was the first Broadway show I ever saw and I am just so grateful for this production. Hopefully I will be able to see it again some time in the future... who knows maybe even for the 20th anniversary ten years late... just sending that out into the universe...

[@chevydude658]

NOOOOOOOOOOO! NOT THE LAST EPISODE! I'm just now finding this. I would like to see her blog all the time. Shes great.

[@hpfan]

Thank you, Lindsay and everyone at Wicked for this backstage pass! I absolutely loved this series. Getting to see Elphaba's perspective during Defying Gravity was pretty amazing, and as a fan, I so appreciate Lindsay's enthusiasm for not just the show but for the show's fans. You're awesome! We'll miss you!

[@MichelLafleche]

I did Show Boat there at the Gershwin for our 3 year run there in the late 90's. Thank you so much for this magical walk down memory lane as I watch your fantastic vid's backstage at that beautiful Theatre...I remember it all. You are all amazingly talented and though, Broadway is still closed due to Covid, I know you will all be back one day soon. Cheers from Canada!

[@whitneywhtiaker2795]

If this is a goodbye I see Ep 9!

[@nataliegarcia-foster7585]

+Whitney Whitaker I know right

[@pattybb]

10:00 I always thought the door was operated electronically also the music sounds so different from back there

[@bubbles123428]

i sooooo wish i could go on tour with wicked and get to see it every single night!!! its my all time favorite Broadway musical!! It never gets old!!!

[@JunKyoung]

Lindsay, your videos are so interesting! You should vlog your life aside from this series.

[@pearljoslyn9947]

Craig is wearing one of the necklaces my mom makes! *faints*

[@darkphoenix1312]

Lindsey, I love when you say: "Yayyyyyyy" :3

[@geye18]

I love it !!!! Thank you for showing me.

[@creatureloversandtoesandja895]

Thanks very much for this Lindsay!!!

[@bluefuzzysox]

I'm gonna cry, these are the best!

[@Fannywikstrom95]

I'm gonna miss these so much. You need to do a season 2 fly girl!!! PLEEEEASE

[@1panfan]

Thank you for posting AND being so great to us after the show! I know you have to be exhausted, but you were gracious with your time and smiles!

[@daralinsworth6706]

Please keep this going! I get so excited when I see a new fly girl is posted! Please broadway.com!!

[@austinvs]

I absolutely love how down to earth and giving you are! I hope we can hear from you soon!!

[@CreepyOldCrypts]

Miss. Lindsay, You are an amazing person and performer and you have made my dream of wanting to be Boq or Fiyero on Broadway or some form of a company even stronger. You are so talented and I definatly want to hear more from you soon:) Sincerely, TheDarkRideBoy

[@YarnDragonTracy]

The series was amazing!!! My daughter and I would LOVE to see this continue.

[@extravagantawesome]

Thank u Lindsay for this amazing series!!!! Love u!

[@constanceg1364]

I keep watching and watching and watching again and again

[@KalesandCiCi]

So sad this is over. Loved getting to know Lindsay and the cast and crew of this show! Will be missing this greatly! ~Kales

[@robinriedinger8796]

I loved this series sooooo much!!

[@Minecraftwithlollies]

I can't thank you enough for doing this, I wasnt allowed to go wicked due to money but this Ahs giving me another experience of wicked that I will never forget. Thx u Lindsay

[@nikkilovesglee123]

THIS WAS SOOO AWESOME

[@LittleChocolateChip]

These were absolutely fantastic!! Totally binge-watched all these episodes in one glorious go. Just this weekend gone, I went to see Wicked in London for the twelfth time. I simply adore the show and it was fascinating and wonderful (har) to get this incredible sneek peek at what goes on behind the scenes. Amazing. Thank you so much for making these (even if I am a little late to the party in watching them ;) )

[@JazSparrow]

this was awesome and she is so beautiful and lovely

[@katiethemstie]

PLEASE SECOND SEASON THIS WAS THE BEST VLOG

[@genecole9805]

Season 2! I love you Lindsay!

[@annabellewilliams285]

aww i loved this series!!

[@JustLooking4TheExit]

i love uuuuuuuuu

[@abialston8476]

I swear I saw Aaron Tveit's name on the "wall of graduates"

[@lennyryan2304]

He was Fiyero is in '08

[@multimakeupdoll]

I love these vlogs! They are so fun to watch I love the cast!

[@emilyh7670]

Seeing tomorrow super duper excited

[@sophiapan3824]

Lindsay you are such an inspiration!

[@Jussss11]

I was so into this! They should do another one with Katie called "Bubble Girl" so we can keep watching.

[@theIndianavlogs]

Nooooooo don't stop!! Please!! We love you Lindsey!xx

[@megamuncher342]

Don't end please!! MORE!!!

[@smondello]

I love this blog!

[@musicfan1107]

More please!!!

[@amfwelsh]

Fantastic series !!!!!

[@the39cluesaddict]

Please!!! Another Season!!!!! :) i really love this!!!

[@alexandreacs19]

Waaahh ); don't stop! lol I looked forward to a new episode if Fly Girl every week!! Season 2! ;D

[@annahornyak4993]

I think her vlogs are the best Wicked backstage vlogs out there. Don't get me wrong, I love Little Sparkle, Call Me Madame and Fiyero Time too, but in Lindsays you really get to see what is like to be on this show. Love her

[@jus0111]

YES YES YES... we need a Season 2 and it should start next week :)

[@nofiltergirl76]

Love this series!

[@PianoDisneygal10]

There needs to be more of these.

[@gabriellemould4885]

singing to relax after the show and the thing your doing is a good warm down:)

[@ambsxb6566]

Please do more! PLEASEEEEE

[@jobroluvr500]

Loved this series ;)

[@dromersheim]

I just made me a Movie Out of all episodes. It's 2 hours long and I still love it. Please do a second season!!!! Please please please

[@HAULholic]

'dat applause gave me chills!

[@melly9204]

Lindsay, I don't like to get water in my ears either! Especially since I am a swimmer and I used to get swimmer's ear a lot(or just a lot of ear infections in general)! ;)

[@peterclarac3670]

Loved it!

[@j0kerjames52]

love these VLOGS!!!!!!

[@LPSLover88888]

You're an epic singer!

[@amethystz5354]

Cathy with the knife IM DYING

[@ellie3593]

"AhhhhhahhhhaAAAAhhhhhhAHHHHH yyyOW" omg i died

[@MrAnthWard]

awww sad it's over! Season 2 pleeeeeease!

[@hannahmarie3871]

NOOOOOO!!!!!! NOT THE LAST EPISODE!!!! MY LIFE IS OVER!!!! Not really but ya ur so awesome Lindsey! I looked forward to watching these every week :)

[@jordangilbert2750]

Please noooo!!!! Second season!!!! Pleeeeeaseeee!!!!!!! I love these vlogs. Please please PLEASE make a second season!

[@circus2mnd]

Season 2 Please!!!!!!

[@allieissocoollikee]

Season 2 please!!

[@eddieking4621]

So sad it over :( You are best Elphaba ever.... Please make another series

[@alicialambert2185]

Can't belive it's over, it's so sad😞

[@Green1Chaos]

It's not over yet...Watch episodes 9, 10, and 11

[@alicialambert2185]

cooladult18 THANK YOU!!! I'VE FOUND THEM NOW!!! :)

[@Green1Chaos]

Your very welcome

[@tylermoore3465]

Another Season Plzzz!!!

[@caliaguilar4]

Season 2 please!

[@ThomasIsaiahD]

SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!

[@foxtatertot]

I started dying when Kathe took the camera and surprised Lindsay in the shower with a plastic butter knife.

[@broadwaymike92]

Lindsay reminds me sooooo much of Shoshana Bean (Broadway's first Elphaba Replacement)

[@kpire6066]

Very fun, grand job! ❤ I loved the plaques. And the shower bit w green blood. 😂

[@AlyssaRenee116]

When you went all the way up I saw the seats I sat in four years ago when I saw it in 7th grade :)

[@abemerino]

I'm from Mexico and I love fly girl

[@samwilkins5119]

thank u lindsay your a star 💫🌟✨

[@tylermartin5963]

Need more! Love the defying gravity part though!

[@markolson45ify]

Love Broadway Shows

[@andrewtambling1]

so emotional

[@dromersheim]

Ooooohhhhh noooooooo! I Love this so mutch please think about season 2. Don't leave we need you. You and the rest of the cast are my friends and I'm not ready to say good by. Please stay For Good :.-)

[@LittleRedOpheliac]

Still my favorite vlog I've ever seen. To bad it had to end after 8 episodes. v.v

[@AlexHurleyMusic]

There HAS to be a series 2

[@lukerathbone6064]

SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!!!!!!

[@dromersheim]

So, first monday without Fly Girl. all i can say is, it is not the same, this was so much fun and interesting. please think about a second season. i would love it. All the best from Germany to the cast os a great great Show.