Lindsay Mendez sings 'The Wizard and I' from Wicked

[@lana.d.torres]

her passion for her job shines through everytime

[@nathanpeepee7369]

She is by far one of the best Elphabas because she made the role her own!!(:

[@doritovlogs_9447]

so right.

[@dallasjordan1311]

Nathan Peepee I agree! Lindsay is a powerhouse performer

[@EulerKalebe_]

TOTALLY YES!

[@piebsa6597]

I barely know a thing about the different Elphabas that have been casted, but this woman's voice is a blessing to the world

[@harrysoper9964]

Sister: All the Elphabas look alike.

[@pappuyonneh]

I love her emotions!!!! She never leaves character hahaha, I loved this performance! I've noticed on every video of a different Elphaba, all the commenters say that one is the best. This just goes to show that every Elphaba has been amazing and has given her own flavour to the role. People are usually attached the one whom they got a chance to see first. I don't see the point in constantly comparing singers against eachother, the same people aren't always going to be performing.

[@pianoman7652]

Fabulous performance.... Lindsay Mendez is Sensational … !!!

[@lewislance1]

HOLY FUCK! Goosebump everywhere

[@IslandDigital]

She’s great. Loved her in Godspell too

[@bringthethunder100]

Loved her as Elphaba!! :D

[@GracedforPurpose]

Amazing talent!!!!!!

[@MilkyWay-gi8km]

fav elphaba bc of her facial expressions

[@jacquelinekuhn1120]

She brings something so unique to the role of Elphie. Not my favorite....but still somehow she's unforgettable

[@TheAlex5079]

All the elphabas before her all had similar images and then they took the risk of giving the part to lindsay and she showed them who's boss!

[@evelyn4120]

And that risk was a good choice

[@AngelaJeanBarr]

well, fuck me!!!! Lindsay didn't stay long enough as Elphaba. She is a QUEEN!!!

[@lindaline12]

Seriously

[@lindaline12]

...

[@JMThompson95]

"And one day he'll say to me ELPHABA!!!' BRILLIANT!! 😃 😂

[@Evabuscus1]

she is just sooooooooo good!!! She sounds absolutely flawless throughout this whole performance. Although outstanding doesnt even begin to describe Lindsay's Elphaba, out of the broadway elphaba's she the wizard and I girl :)

[@sage3233]

I love Lindsay's elephie! I also love shoshona's and Rachel's but I love all elphies! I think Lindsay's wizard and I is very quirky, which makes it unique :)

[@broadwaymike92]

Now she's a Tony winner!!! I'm actually a student of Lindsay's at her Actor Therapy program.... She's so cool and down to earth from working with her. She helped me with my audition book, making the song my own, and everything.

[@FaithfullyYours235]

Holy crap, I'm pretty picky because this musical is so dear to me, but I think Lindsay Mendez just became my favorite Elphie. Did not know you could wail like that girl!!

[@princepeterwolf]

Her acting and emotion are absolutely touching and beautiful

[@devanfrench7598]

Nobody can sing the Wizard and I as well as Lindsay effing Mendez

[@jacksoncarine3602]

Devan French idina Mendel? Hahaha

[@kylekyle6872]

Jackson Carine no

[@tessaokeefe9866]

@@jacksoncarine3602 no

[@jacksoncarine3602]

Bruuhhh -.-

[@MrMikesok]

I love her ending in this song very bold choice switching the notes but it was pretty amazing (:

[@alexab8702]

I just saw it again tonight and I thought it was better with her own ending

[@MrMikesok]

yeah i like her ending a lot!! (:

[@HickoryDickory86]

Lindsay Mendez goes straight up beast mode on this song every single time! I love her unique riff at the end (so far as I'm aware, no other Elphaba performer sings the ending the same as her). But more importantly, I love her! :D

[@christohermihaljevich7681]

i know people say idina is the best but i think lindsay is better in emotion and acting. Not even metioning her impeccable singing ability. i literaly cried at the end cause i was so proud of her

[@JorgeInternacional]

I love those last notes at the end, she's the only Elphaba who can sing them.

[@FaithfullyYours235]

Holy crap, I'm pretty picky because this musical is so dear to me, but I think Lindsay Mendez just became my favorite Elphie. Did not know you could wail like that girl!!

[@ACIDICcitric]

Lindsay is in a catagory unto herself, there are not enough superlatives to describe how much I love her Fabala, a trrue original

[@UnicornFilms2001]

Paul Golden WHOO A BOOK READER!! There aren't nearly enough of people who've gone on and read at least the first book after watching the performance

[@ACIDICcitric]

Unicorn Films oh my goodness... I'm glad I did too, I've read them several times. I love the entire series and I had a real sense of loss at the end of Out of Oz, I fell in love Liir and Rain both well written characters. I hope he revisits them in a future work.

[@UnicornFilms2001]

Paul Golden I swear Gregory Maguire intentionally wrote his books to be heartbreaking, but I'm glad he started out by making Elphaba someone who wasn't wicked, just really misunderstood, and then continuing life in Oz. I agree, Out of Oz was particularly hard to get through, knowing it'd be the last. I think my favorite of all of Maguire' characters was Rain, since she was so well developed and had a sense of adventure that's really picked up with Elphaba in the Broadway show (which is near and dear to my heart, as I've seen about 3,000 performances from the wings or the orchestra pit, with my father who's on the lighting crew). I do hope he visits Liir and Rain again, but I doubt he will. Though Maguire hasn't left Oz, per se, he has left the characters in the WIcked Years

[@ACIDICcitric]

Unicorn Films -- that is a gift to be able to see some many performances! I'm "wicked" jealous lol. I haven't seen it on Broadway yet but I'm planning planning on making a trip down to see Rachel Tucker when she arrives, I think she is amazing. McGuire put Rain through hell, I'm not sure if it was worse than Fae's or Liir's but I felt her struggle more because I feel he wrote the book from over her shoulder and I saw her story unfold directly through her eyes.

[@UnicornFilms2001]

Paul Golden I totally agree! I felt the closest to Rain, another reason why she is my favorite, and I connected to her storyline more than any of the others. You should definitely make a trip to see the Broadway show. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and though the tickets do come at a steep price, I think it's well worth the cost. It changes 'The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' (too many words in that title, whew), but I won't spoil it in case you don't already know the end. Even though I've seen it so many times and could probably put on a one-woman performance, it's always an enchanting experience. I have mixed feelings about Rachel Tucker, as Caroline is one of the actresses I've grown closest to and probably one of my favorites playing the role, but I have no doubt that Rachel will be amazing if/when you do decide to see her on stage!

[@MsHollyMusic]

She is by far the best Elphie ever. She's extremely unique and talented. I mean, of course, Idina is amazing, but saying she could not be replaced... come on

[@aidacubano6351]

Lindsay's Wizard and I is THE BEST!!! Noone can even come close to her vocal perfection and role as Elphaba. Miss her so!!!! Saw her twice! She is the Elphaba power house. Her replacement is cute, but noone can match this woman!!

[@bayleeroberts3285]

your so lucky you got to see her! your totally right!

[@calebherman5411]

I saw her alli and Derek all together! Can't get much better! Wish I got pictures with them!! Damn it.

[@juanalbertoriosseminario7531]

Please, listen yo Danna Paola doing the wizard and i

[@isabelerhart9523]

Juan Alberto Rios Seminario omg yes she did an amazing job and she was only 17

[@justtrang5247]

can you believe lindsay mendez invented true talent

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

Some of the other Elphies are either really good singers or actresses. Lindsay is amazing at both :) Shes one of my top favorite Elphabas

[@seanbaker6825]

My fave elphaba, brings so much to the role. She is amazing

[@pleineesoleil]

i will never stop being OBSESSED with this video as a whole; but can we please please please talk about how clean she hit “team” at the end 🤩🤩🤩

[@aidacubano6351]

No one else's version can match Lindsay! She is dearly missed. She IS Elphaba! She is absolutely amazing! Perfection! I'll say it again....vocal goddess!

[@darkphoenix1312]

I really love her interpretation, all of her choices are just perfect.

[@MarleneRodriguez711]

Her voice is so powerful and obviously she has an amazing range to be able to sing this song but MOST IMPORTANTLY her voice is clear. Like I didn't know all the words until now listening to her.

[@CrumbsFreed]

SHE'S TOO PERFECT I CAN'T HANDLE IT!

[@brandonharris888]

YESSSSSS.

[@Jojo-bk2pq]

She's better than Idina. There, I said it.

[@nezkeys79]

thats obvious. easily vocally one of the best. her acting is a little over the top at times tho lol

[@henryclifford2002]

don't talk about my bae like that.😂

[@christiandorey3381]

she sure the hell is Idina's Belting technique is extremely flawed and she cracks often and her Annunciation is somewhat exaggerated when Lindsay uses an exceptional mix and it sounds amazing and she places her sound perfectly to get the belts out correctly.

[@emmabrown6180]

I love Idina's sing

[@wweman7646]

Jojo717 that is so true

[@LoveLoveMeTricia]

Lindsay Mendez/Alli Mauzey are my favs. SO great :D

[@calebherman5411]

And add Derek klena in there, BEST TRIO! Saw them all on Broadway and it was phenomenal!

[@abialston8476]

+Caleb Herman YES

[@ellaa499]

@Caleb Herman yes! They were the power trio! Ali and Katie of course but gosh... they just had the best chemistry and are such good friends offstage which really helps chemistry on stage in my opinion. Dude.... we NEED them to be in the wicked movie

[@valeriea8844]

omg Lindsay! You are adorable! I love you. I saw you on 21 Chump street and you are Elphaba too?! Who's got two thumbs and is your new biggest fan?!

[@disneyhopper]

I can't even. Fly Girl is the most amazing pure Elphie that I've ever heard! Unreal.

[@banana2510]

I really like that sort of pop and quirky quality she brings to the character! :)

[@joiedejunelle1]

she makes it sounds so easy!! wish she would've stayed longer as elphaba

[@courtneyking5148]

One of the greatest story tellers to ever live.

[@hypotheticalmoggy]

She's so brilliant. Such an amazing voice coupled with great emotive acting. The perfect Elphaba!

[@xx-pm2yl]

her “team” is stunning. such a clean and strong belt!

[@mckenna8663]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!! I've seen Lindsey in a few videos on KZbin - but never like THIS! THAT was incredible!! BRAVA!!

[@sophiapan3824]

Lindsay is one of the most inspiring broadway stars in all time :D

[@sydneyspizzoucco]

That was an insanely smooth register switch at 4:14!!! She's awesome

[@avatarstinize6831]

She starts off with low and freakin blew my mind in the ending bruh that belt😍🔥 I mean yeah there are singers that are good but she is sooooo amazing, like it's not just singing but also her acting and the emotions💖 she's brilliant 💚💚💚

[@shorebird-y]

Damn, what a voice. o:

[@Stanley-not-Swan]

I love her! She's so good as Elphaba! ❤

[@loganlane]

This is the best delivery of this song I've ever seen.

[@kelseylanelle]

That freaking belt!

[@JuliaSully]

Ik most people say idina is the best elphaba and i agree, but lindsay is right behind her omg

[@JAMClub-ow2dd]

Julia O'Sullivan yes Idina,Lindsay

[@auspicious93]

I loved Shoshana, too. I think she's so underrated! Saw her back in '05

[@isabelerhart9523]

İdina will be always be my favourite But Lindsay is great too

[@clifordtinguha5012]

Hers is my definitive Wizard and I, while Rachel Tucker's is my definitive Defying Gravity.

[@souchetgraziella2576]

Dreaming about Lindsay Mendez in Elphaba and Alli Mauzey in Glinda..... Can Alli make Lindsay laught on stage ??? :D

[@abialston8476]

God bless this woman and her talent

[@dremienchanted1878]

That's my Elfaba! :'D the first Broadway Elfaba I ever saw will always be Lindsay Mendez (my first time to New York and Broadway and WICKED!)

[@audreybeyersdorfer4606]

You can see some green along her hairline. AND how do i get that placement!!

[@sane6281]

My favourite singer for this character. Bloody amazing!

[@marianocondo]

I always come back to this performance, always

[@its_jt_lv]

I don’t care what others say she is one of the best elephaba’s next to idina mendzel!!

[@butlertyrek]

SHE IS PROBABLY THE BEST ELPHABA YET!!!!!!!!! :-D Such a wonderfully full voice!!! I wonder if she's belting or mixing?? I'm think mixing maybe??

[@alexanderzamora5930]

This is why we can’t compare a musical theatre talent to a pop singer even though she maybe more famous than the former… musical theatre people just ooze with singing talent. Wow!

[@myebbers]

@stacyStrauss I have to tell you that I completely agree with that statement.. That is so me.. She is just way to phenomenal.. So love her!!!

[@jenniferlawsonjenniferlaws4147]

4:16 is good no other actress did the belt like that , i love her

[@vincentalexander2294]

Fucking KILLED IT!!!!

[@teresajurado3802]

STANDING OVATION! this is awkward being in a public place, everyone looks at me funny XD. Totes Worthy

[@ThorKipperberg]

saw her 2 weeks ago,. she is amazing! One of the best Elphebas,. and Katie Rose Clarke haha,.you just gotta love her Glinda version,.

[@keithwilson72]

Saw Lindsay in February of '14 and I was absolutely mesmorized by her performance and her voice. She has the chops to do the stage, TV, big screen, basically whatever she wants. I was honestly left saying "How could this performance be any better?" But for timing and networking, would we be hearing "Let It Go" by Lindsay Mendez?

[@VuittonMaster]

I saw Idina and the rest of the original cast and though this girl is amazing I could never go see Wicked again knowing it isnt the same cast.

[@mmm91592]

I thought I wouldn't be able to move on from Idina... and Lindsay appears in my life. I watch this video every fucking day and I'm completely OBSESSED with her. Can't stop watching the Fly Girl series either.

[@soccer4231]

ever since I've seen her live I can't listen to any other Elphaba

[@NileAndah]

the 11 people that disliked this must be deaf.

[@markbau9910]

the face she makes after hitting that last note.. so cute

[@dremienchanted1878]

she's my Elphie :') (you know the first Elphie I had and so far, my favorite (even though I love Idina, but this still has the 1st place in my Elphie list))

[@purplesassygirl]

I get to go see the Wicked that show look amazing but damn the tickets are not cheap she did amazinggg wow beautifu voice

[@Elveawn]

She tells the best story i've seen an elphaba do it.

[@shawno66]

the whole thing is great, but the end of that is breathtaking

[@juliansew]

I saw her perform this on the same night at the actual performance!!

[@theatregoer]

This is the first time I see her. She is my favourite.

[@milenamsimoes]

that final riff tho. that. riff.

[@MissSofiNencini]

She is a QUEEN! No question, best Elphaba EVER.

[@evelyn4120]

Beautiful 🤩

[@PianoDisneygal10]

Her acting choices are amazing!

[@maureenmargaret8262]

Never thought anyone could compare to Indina.. Well she just did (:

[@XreachXforXtheXskyX]

Lindsay Mendez is the best elphaba I've seen do this song. Her version is so unique and it seems almost personal for her. While she's not necessarily the best elphaba, no one can beat her version of this song.

[@harrysoper9964]

Sister: My brother's computer. I did a Wicked camp and I did a duet with another girl. We sang 'And one day he'll say to me "Elphaba, a girl who is so superior, shouldn't a girl so good inside have a matching exterior" in The Wizard and I! We did five songs from Wicked: The Wizard and I, Popular, One Short Day, For Good, and Defining Gravity. Honestly, For Good isn't my favorite, it's so slow! But my favorite songs from Wicked are: Defining Gravity and No Good Deed.

[@joeyvahcic6093]

Wizard and I will always be Lindsay's song. I am a J. Vosk through and through--however, I have to give my respects to Lindsay on this one.

[@tabrisdiggory2537]

And THAT, ladies and gents, is how you belt/end a song!!!

[@iTrombonist]

Her "with me" is my favorite

[@li-arajackson5669]

I JUST SHIT MY PANTS. I WISHHHHH I HAD THAT TALENT

[@mryamahaxeno]

The final "I" riff is the gold standard and anyone who doesn't do it is a flop lol

[@Xenomiggs]

Holy crap, mind-blown.

[@MaxZoeCita]

Omg, GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@allyson--]

simpler times in 2013

[@marcgarcia3032]

there were o many points in the song that I just smiled an wanted to cheer for her! GREAT new take on the song!

[@shylafeltham5218]

I LOVE YOU Lindsay Mendez(FLY GIRL)

[@emilygardener436]

She is a perfect Elphaba

[@horrormgirl4979]

I honestly think Idina Menzel, even though she's good, is the worst Elphaba....

[@Gabriel.Silva.]

Did that really just happen? Have I actually understood? This weird quirk I've tried To suppress or hide Is a talent that could Help me meet the Wizard If I make good So I'll make good When I meet the Wizard Once I prove my worth And then I meet the Wizard What I've waited for since: Since birth! And with all his Wizard wisdom By my looks, he won't be blinded Do you think the Wizard is dumb? Or, like Munchkins, so small-minded? No! He'll say to me I see who you truly are A girl on whom I can rely! And that's how we'll begin The Wizard and I Once I'm with the Wizard My whole life will change 'Cuz once you're with the Wizard No one thinks you're strange! No father is not proud of you No sister acts ashamed And all of Oz has to love you When by the Wizard you're acclaimed And this gift - or this curse I have inside Maybe at last, I'll know why When we are hand and hand The Wizard and I! And one day, he'll say to me: Elphaba A girl who is so superior Shouldn't a girl who's so good inside Have a matching exterior? And since folks here to an absurd degree Seem fixated on your verdigris Would it be all right by you If I de-greenify you? And though of course That's not important to me All right, why not? I'll reply Oh, what a pair we'll be The Wizard and I Yes, what a pair we'll be The Wizard and Unlimited My future is unlimited And I've just had a vision Almost like a prophecy I know - it sounds truly crazy And true, the vision's hazy But I swear, someday there'll be A celebration throughout Oz That's all to do with me! And I'll stand there with the Wizard Feeling things I've never felt And though I'd never show it I'll be so happy, I could melt! And so it will be For the rest of my life And I'll want nothing else Till I die Held in such high esteem When people see me, they will scream For half of Oz's fav'rite team The Wizard And I!