Idina Menzel - Defying Gravity Evolution (2001 - 2006)

[@spintaneousrazzle]

37:51 I think she was on to something here and I’d love to see someone roll with this idea

[@sabrinas9255]

I miss the long "it's me!"

[@spintaneousrazzle]

12:22 If she could’ve consistently delivered performances based on this healthy and controlled blueprint, she would undeniably be a part of every “best Elphaba” conversation without any sort of caveats. Legendary Adele Dazeem regardless 💚

[@spintaneousrazzle]

27:42 is 13 months later and almost perfect because it’s very much foundational to 12:22. There was some interesting stuff going on leading up to this and it kinda surprised me.

[@Awardshq]

She has the Tony, she is rhe beat elphie.

[@danielpeyrou]

she is the best elphie...

[@okefyn]

Honestly being the best is subjective nowadays, but the most popular and iconic? It's no doubt that it's Idina

[@peterperrylam]

People forget that she developed this role in so many iterations. Aka. Rehearsed it. Previewed. Fixed it. Performed it. Took it to Broadway previews. Fixed it again. and opened it. Won the tony and performed it beyond. Its.not like she had tips and tricks previous elphaba on how to approach to the role.vocally.

[@osnapitzjared]

19:39 the power in that HOW I AM DEFYING GRAVITY. the support was def there. and she hit that high F wonderfully.

[@WoFfan13]

The way we’ve been WAITING!!!! The OG HERSELF

[@ht-xs5ti]

Patiently waiting for an Elphaba to go rogue and do Idina's 2nd BMD

[@legallywicked]

i NEED that to happen

[@spintaneousrazzle]

That would be so great but… if anyone’s going ROGUE rogue it better be to resurrect any part of Julia Murney’s BMD sequence.

[@space_9501]

⁠@@spintaneousrazzlethe most recent one was alexia khadime across the pond last year

[@limelrac]

Probably a dumb question, but what is her 2nd BMD? Bring me down?

[@limelrac]

Oh, and maybe you also know what the riff is called “so if you care to find meeEEEELOOOOK to the western sky” (no pause between me and look, it sounds so good)

[@benschaeffer8102]

I saw the 11/6/03 show -- my best friend took me for my Birthday. I'll NEVER FORGET it. 💚🖤

[@sussyspace]

No one sings “so if you care to find me” like Idina anymore

[@PurpleTheTapricorn915]

Wish an audio of her last broadway DG existed 🥲

[@BroadwayLover2]

I think on some trading sites some say that her last show actually exist.

[@space_9501]

I really love the keyboard section on “from meeeeeeee” i wonder where that went. The broadway orchestra is still great today just not 2003 level

[@Jackflip1996]

29:06 is my favourite and the best audience

[@lim-hong9848]

I really appreciate that Idina was declaring Elphaba's mind by singing, not just singing a beautifully high skill song. Without those splendor riffing like other younger Elphabas, her performances can make people believe that women in the air "is" Elphaba.

[@VanessaDMusic]

I LOVE IDINA MENZEL

[@VanessaDMusic]

That 10/21/2006 is one of the best I heard from her despite the video quality

[@lasimo9964]

2005 Idina is FIREEEE💃

[@imAoKay87]

That June 10, 2003 performance was really something. She sounds GREAT! I hear a little SJB in that one.

[@VanessaDMusic]

I never heard that 1/1/2005 one😱that look to the western sky and first BMD girl went off

[@andrewmorgadoo4480]

The July 15th 2004 performance has one of the most perfect BMD’s I’ve heard from her wow 28:35

[@ben_sings]

22:01

[@wrestlinggamesnews4849]

The OG ❤

[@spintaneousrazzle]

I 👌🏼quite simply👌🏼 cannot believe they/she let West End Glinda’s unhinged “Elphie!” squeal happen the entire run 😳

[@MasterKingSirPlease]

how were these clips even acquired i love the one that says in big letters "DO NOT REPOST" but here we are

[@heathermsskirt]

In your opinion which was her best performance of this song?

[@legallywicked]

november 25th 2006, december 18th 2006, or june 25, 2003

[@heathermsskirt]

​​@@legallywickedJune ane December seems to bring luck to Wicked actresses LOL

[@MIXANDMTCH]

january 5, 2005 ❤️

[@PurpleTheTapricorn915]

Ngl her last ever DG is prolly the best last DG performance I’ve heard I get chills every time I listen to it

[@jeffsanders3453]

Wicked opened on Broadway on Oct 30th not the 28th.

[@arenadi5776]

Here from SciShow Tangents 🤣

[@Grey0730]

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[@drewmaar1634]

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[@spencerflottman4493]

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[@VanessaDMusic]

this is a big ask but do you have 12/16/06

[@Awardshq]

The broadway opening night was October 30th....

[@legallywicked]

i know! that was a typo

[@lilyabramowitz9604]

She better get a cameo in the movie

[@VanessaDMusic]

well….

[@lusserafim]

Well!

[@ben_sings]

well?

[@PhellipeTavaress]

well-

[@paulrearts]

Which one was the closest to the studio version?

[@dimazharikov]

Can you make Kerry Ellis DG evolution pls? 😢

[@legallywicked]

yes!

[@jalon24]

I’d definitely listen to a Dee Roscioli one on repeat 🙈

[@legallywicked]

@@jalon24 that one i’ll definitely do!

[@jalon24]

@@legallywicked You’re the best!!😅 thanks for everything!!!

[@kevinaraya9882]

Can you Make Danna Paola DG in mexican production?❤️

[@legallywicked]

sure!

[@xhkxc]

​@@legallywickedI'm still waiting for it :(

[@DP-ve8gg]

I may be the only person who prefers the original "I hope you're happy" lyrics

[@KAZAM707]

I'm sure elphabas take a small hit when they're not hitting the notes. I wonder what it's like to feel that way 5-6 days a week.