"Defying Gravity" - Wicked 20th Anniversary Edition | WICKED the Musical

[@haileydesaro3291]

I went to see Mary Kate star as the real Elphaba a couple weeks ago. And let me tell you, it was a dream coming to see Wicked, especially seeing Defying Gravity. I was waiting for so long to see this song live in person, it was a dream come true

[@Harry-i3j5p]

I went to go see the musical too it was amazing there voices are amazing

[@CaitieF]

We saw Mary Kate as our Elphaba too and she was stellar. Idina Menzel and the other Elphabas are awesome too, but Mary Kate will always be the real Elphaba for us!

[@justinsimard6043]

A multiverse of Elphabas? The Wizard doesn't stand a chance!

[@alexreid8900]

I couldn’t agree more

[@Matpatnephew]

“Don’t be afraid.” “We’re not.” “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of us.”

[@peetamustlive7300]

​@@MatpatnephewHELL YEAH!

[@kwaviddong7875]

Multiverse of Wizards too… with Joe Biden being final boss.

[@YourawizardHarry-c4w]

Yassss

[@DapperTroy]

Loved this arrangement. Part of me was hoping Idina would show up at the end.

[@mikekaraoke]

Yea same, considering she has been in other promo for the 20th for Broadway! Just over 17 years now in the West End!

[@Adorabelle26]

Was waiting for them to part in the middle and for Idina to come out for the big vocal part.

[@badgamergirl6182]

Oh she’ll never stoop to this after going frozen.

[@SuperWicked84]

Yes i hoped for Idina to join them

[@ianluk6385]

​@@badgamergirl6182she'd probably look for every bit of money, publicity, and opportunity she can get, so I don't think she'd ignore one of her biggest credits unless it directly conflicted with something else, which doesn't always happen

[@gyufrtsgftrs436jjg]

Insane!!!!! Now, take these 4 and add the main Glinda's, and do "For Good"!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annathefruitloop]

2:30 is just ✨ chefs kiss✨

[@bigtoaster]

Agreed, don't they still use this in all the commercials for the stage performances?

[@189Productions]

The underrated skill of Broadway singers to hold eye contact while singing to each other. I can't even hold eye contact in a mirror.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Seems like a you problem

[@연이-b3c]

서로 다른 세계선의 엘파바들이 만나서 서로를 응원하고 사랑해주는 느낌....... 엘파바에게 필요했던 건 결국 스스로를 탓하지 않고 스스로를 믿고 스스로를 사랑하는 순간이 아니었을까........😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@danlumina8029]

40대 한국 아저씨 입니다. 15년 전, 한국에 호주팀이 내한했을때 여자친구와 함께 본 뮤지컬 위키드.. 하늘로 솟구치며 중력을 거스르는 엘파바와 허수아비로 변해버린 사랑하는 이의 모습에 눈물이 핑 돌았던게 기억나네요. 그 여자친구가 제 와이프가 되었고 60살이 되기 전에 브로드웨이에 가서 그때 그 감동을 다시 느껴보고 싶네요. 😊

[@caevis]

정말 따뜻한 이야기네요 ☺ 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다. 두 분이 항상 행복하시길 바랍니다 💚

[@Naldaramgi]

저도 호주팀 내한할때 열심히 봤는데 새록새록 떠오르네요

[@이윤석-k2k]

와...저와 동년배이시면서 똑같은 사연이네요....평행세계의 저라고 해도 믿겠네요.. ^^

[@sarageorge119]

This is my Roman Empire

[@tia8245]

same here. i’ll be thinking about this video every waking hour for the rest of my life

[@OriginalAdMan]

...R.I.P world lol

[@ACAB.forcutie]

Same dude ❤

[@Jessethegoodwitch]

You win the internet 🥇

[@JordanKing22]

Yes!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@JeddtheJedi]

I always like seeing the similarities and differences between multiple people who have played the same character and appreciating what different performers contribute to a role, especially for live theatre, where you can have so many people play a character across many years that a show is running, and across multiple productions of the same show. This is a wonderful example of that!

[@martinpascoe6296]

check out the 4 Evans from Dear Evan - excellent production

[@FrazJ]

1:21 I love the way Mary Kate Morrissey looks at Jenny DiNoia when she starts singing with her ❤

[@thebeardedfellowstudios2194]

And how Alyssa looks at both of them. ❤

[@OkieAllDay]

I'm obsessed with Mary Kate's "Well if that's love..." at 1:13

[@nickbolognaesq]

My favorite part too now lol

[@-sacnmusicalthearter1]

and the "never bring us down" at 2:21

[@CaitieF]

She was our Elphaba and was stunning!

[@juliethomsen9204]

I’m obsessed with Mary Kate’s everything

[@vv-rn6vt]

her tone is so clear and has a tiny bit of country

[@scottp2984]

I’ve always thought that the “tenured” Elphaba’s were the best. Jackie Burns is the longest running Elphaba on Broadway, Jenny DiNoia has played the part in almost all of the productions around the Globe (and has saved many shows as a standby), and Alyssa and MaryKate have played Elphie for a long time. This video shows why they’re the best! This is such a treat. It’s amazing and I love it!

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

Willemijn Verkaik is also amazing and falls in this category (I think she has-or had-the longest streak of playing the role, across productions)

[@vinpager]

Jemma Rix, too

[@stevenlin7487]

it's amazing how they can find this level of talent year after year.

[@kc-lp6wg]

I think Jackie Burns was the most thrilling Elphaba l ever saw play the role. This is a very cool arrangement!

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

@@AuthorZaraHoffmanshe played elphie in three countries. Broadway ( I know that’s not a country) , Germany and The Netherlands 😊❤

[@Josh.WDW.]

I am a grown ass man and this brought tears to my eyes. INCREDIBLE ARRANGEMENT !!!! I never had the privilege of watching this show Live. I call "Wicked" the best musical I've never seen lol. If I got to see this show on Broadway, or the West End, I would be defying gravity. ❤❤❤

[@tristantristan4733]

Australian production is back if you happen to be down under this year.?

[@burtonm3220]

i'm also a grown ass man who somehow has never seen this as well. its back in hometown for a limited engagement and tickets are sold out (unless I see it alone). will see it one day.

[@michaeladar1763]

Dude I saw it 2 weeks ago, it was sick.

[@JuanMurphy45]

Live in NYC so it’s easy for me. Having experienced the show a number of times knowing what I know…if I lived elsewhere I’d definitely do what I could to see the show.

[@gothard5]

Idina will always be my favorite Elphaba, but this was absolutely incredible. I couldn’t help but to cry when all four it that last note in unison. Congrats on 20 years, Wicked. I still have hope for the movie.

[@Fw.Flynn123]

I can’t wait for the movie I feel like it would’ve been good if there was an ex elphaba to play her in the movie but I know Cynthia will do good. I think there might be a wicked pro shoot coming out tho

[@Potterholic1]

@@Fw.Flynn123 It would've been awesome if one of Idina/Kristin got the part of Madame Morrible, but alas.

[@Fw.Flynn123]

@@Potterholic1 yeah I could see one of them in that role, definitely Idina. I wish we had an ex elphie to play elphie like how they did the new version of mean girls, like they could do Jessica vosk or Jackie burns but I do like Cynthia and she will hopefully do us proud!

[@69chacka]

😢I cry at the end at Tat pause, it gets my ❤every time

[@lucyhardy-styles-shield2728]

And the movie did Defying Gravity justice, Cynthia is so good as Elphaba

[@summer-roseknight]

To anyone wondering what an eargasm is, you’ve just had one. Congratulations 🎉

[@Username-usedname]

I want to burn my ear drums after this. It is very amateur

[@nzeusman8215]

😒

[@elizaham3189]

For those wondering: Jackie Burns, Alyssa Fox, Jenny Dinoia and Mary Kate Morrissey are the Elphies in this video. (ETA: These are in the end credits but I figured I’d post because a lot of people were asking.)

[@kristoffsven6817]

Thank you for the names!

[@musicamante4life]

I love Mary Kate Morrissey. I saw her on tour, voice like butter.

[@matoumon]

thank youuuu

[@silent2163]

I wish they called Idina too. She's the OG though 😢

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

Thank you!

[@bebenguyen779]

I don't know why but I just cried and felt butterflies in my stomach when they started holding hands😭Such a beautiful arrangement delivered by fantastic ladies 🥰

[@bradpritts766]

I love it when I see those who might think of each others as competitors instead be sisters!

[@shanyavirasinghe8591]

Omg me too

[@lucascarter5595]

The sisterhood. The vocals. The music. One of the greatest musicals ever made 😭

[@winterwitch457]

This is quite possibly the best rendition of defying gravity I have ever heard. Was also kind of bittersweet as I saw the show 10 years ago and Jenny Dinoia was actually Elphaba at the time so it was cool to hear her sing this again ❤❤

[@johnrizzotti4785]

I feel that. I saw it with Kristin and Idina haha. I’m old lol.

[@acafella11Music]

Check out Jessie J in her socks in her living room. This is good but THAT’S something to call best

[@gatorjay7972]

The music is timeless.@@johnrizzotti4785

[@SS-do3zv]

It definitely is

[@cholobenipayo4575]

Have you heard of Morissette Amon's rendition?

[@아무거나-h1s]

1:14 내가 정말 좋아하는 부분 모든 배우들이 정말 노래를 너무 잘해서 너무 좋았고, 거기에더해 하모니까지 더해지니 천국이 따로 없네

[@princesskaguya2000]

Just so so incredible. 20 years has not diminished how truly moving that arrangement is.

[@krista8747]

Alyssa Fox's joy and enthusiasm for this song are palpable. I can't stop watching her.

[@alexanderbaumann2498]

I saw Alyssa fox during her performance she was incredible actress including I am former actor to

[@ACAB.forcutie]

I can't hear this song without chills or crying like a baby 😭

[@Honeydoyou]

Me literally sobbing rn

[@daphneclose2973]

I am so impressed with how this rendition blends their voices! How is it that the strong vocal lines that we love so much fro this song are still powerful here and yet not overpowering? Crazy, unexplainably good. Who arranged this rendition?!?!?!?!

[@tuttiflooti]

0:02 Ben -Kohn- Cohn

[@stephenbeck7222]

Less the arranging and more the vocal directing and willingness of the singers to match tone qualities.

[@TinnekeVDE]

@@stephenbeck7222a lot of people comment who know nothing of music 😂

[@evalynn1863]

And just like that, I'm 15 again watching this show, my first show ever, on Broadway in Chicago. This is what made me fall in love with musical theatre. There is nothing else in this world that makes me feel the way this does.

[@LuckyStar1Fan]

Amazing harmonies are my Roman Empire

[@Linoxism]

I saw Jackie Burns perform this live the first time I ever watched Wicked. I remember the CHILLLLSSS I got when she hit that last note and the staging, with the light on her and the elevation, just such an amazing moment in broadway.

[@shpahdoinkul]

My partner and I have been trying to find a poster/print of that moment in the show!! Elphaba flying high in the spotlight, rising above

[@np5809]

First 'Popular' and now 'Defying Gravity'... you are spoiling us for the 20th anniversary! Thank you for all your efforts and caring in this show it's the most swankified of them all!

[@UnderOneSky]

Can't believe its been 20yrs as this was a defining moment for so many of us New Yorkers back in the day. What an incredible homage to all the performers who have graced us with their gifts to defy gravity.

[@jennataube6245]

Chills at " Together we're unlimited" ❤❤

[@Marc310380]

Until yesterday I had no idea the 20th Broadway Anniversary was coming up. But this will be a time for me to celebrate. "Defying Gravity" may be the song, out of all the songs there are, that touches me the most. Because Elphaba describes how she reaches a turning point that I am still struggling to get to. It's not that I want to turn my back on society entirely, just for the price of emotional independence, but I sure hope to become way more confident about being okay the way I am, and not valuing other people's opinon on myself so high anymore. Being afraid of losing love you have actually already lost is indeed not a nice feeling. Thank you Mr. Schwartz for this most beautiful and meaningful song.

[@SometimesImMerr]

I cried continuously seeing Wicked in Minneapolis. This song lifted my spirits and brought me through the trials of being a young adult. I cant stop the tears now, either!

[@albie39]

I lived this song 100 times over and still want to defy gravity whenever i can.

[@platismatiaglauca]

I have seen Wicked only once (am from Eastern Europe) when I went to London. West End Apollo Theatre and Jenny DiNoia was Elphaba - it is still the absolute greatest theatre experience I've ever had. She is incredible.

[@dillonlavelle2634]

I got to see Jenny DiNoia when she was a stand by in 2021. She was absolutely amazing and killed every song. We got so lucky

[@tracyl7719]

I literally can’t stop watching this. Chills every time. So much talent they have just amazing.

[@rubenangel5920]

I'm speechless!!! what a group of beautiful voices. Supreme!!!

[@tannav5]

What an amazing representation of Elphaba! Anyone have this on repeat?! 💚🖤

[@NathanJasper]

Lol no but they are amazing

[@julianpang9999]

i’m convinced half of these views is me 😂

[@gurrenlorenzo6795]

@@julianpang9999 The other half are my now.

[@NatLopezartist]

Wow! Whoever mixed/mastered this is a master audio engineer! ❤

[@violapastuszyn1349]

Yes! The arrangement to make it for four is so good.

[@veronicalittlevideos]

The arragement was mind blowing! @@violapastuszyn1349

[@LukeOrrOfficial]

Absolutely... my thoughts exactly! I've been helping run the board at my church for nearly 2 decades, and I couldn't mix this so smoothly and elegantly to save my life!!!

[@Anon-z4h]

@@violapastuszyn1349 One could almost say they did it... For Good

[@violapastuszyn1349]

@@Anon-z4h nicely done! 😀 🤣

[@melissak8419]

What a beautiful arrangement: For all the people criticizing Ariana and Cynthia for the tearing up in interviews, it's not just them, its many of the actresses including the originals, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who tear up in this show at the end, especially when they sing the song "For Good" If that song doesn't make you bawl your eyes out, you must not have a soul or experienced a special relationship in life that makes you feel that way. Hope the whole crew for this movie gets as many awards as they can. 💚💗💚💗

[@jennifercatherine2336]

I have been listening to this version of the song on repeat this week just makes my heart soar for a lot of reasons.

[@swonnenw9974]

This was incredible. Their voices in unison is so hard to accomplish- they sound like one person. Amazing!!!

[@Pharsight]

It’s by FAR the best performance ever on The Voice!

[@TheScreamKing1990]

I saw Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, she made me fall in love with the story of Wicked, I had never read the book or knew anything about Wicked Except it was the story of the Wicked Witch of the West.. to my surprise my mouth was wide open and I was so stunned I was in absolute tears!

[@Cheese_Meister]

This also goes to show that your singing voice develops over time, if anything these women got better at singing this song even if their on stage performances were spectacular.

[@christopherfanguy4746]

Finally found the version I fell in love with decades ago. What a beautiful performance

[@pattygioffre2366]

Here you have it, the Wickedest Mount Rushmore of Defying Gravity!! Gave me literal chills!! Extraordinary performance, Ladies!!!!

[@jarradlangley557]

Pppp0pii❤klpppp. P,ji❤m

[@mikegillespiemusic]

Does anyone else hear that screaming lead guitar at 3:01 approx? It's.. sick. this is great!

[@maureenmarty2264]

Absolutely beautiful rendition! Incredible song, arrangement and voices.

[@queenbratbracken]

This song gives me chills every time, just wow.

[@sylvur1977]

I want this on spotify Playlist so bad

[@Lauren-zc2kk]

To say that I'm obsessed with this performance would be an understatement. I've watched this over and over again so many times that I've lost count. lol I love how they look at each other and hold hands when they sing, instead of just standing there looking out at a would be audience. It makes it a bit more special for me.

[@xJintyOx]

Exact same for me! I keep coming back to this and have watched it so many times but I still get chills

[@Lauren-zc2kk]

@@xJintyOx I'm not gonna lie, I broke out in goosebumps the first time I watched it. It's just that good! Whoever put this together knew what they were doing.

[@xJintyOx]

@@Lauren-zc2kk it's an absolutely perfect performance! I'm obsessed and I'm not even sorry about it 😂

[@Lyraa357]

I never get enough of hearing this. I come almost daily. Sing!

[@dbimonte]

What the heck did I just watch!? I'm fully in tears and JAW DROPPED. Love this so very much!

[@cnic414]

This gave me chills! One of my absolute favorite shows and this was a beautiful representation of the magic of it. Well done!

[@ccisme4499]

I get chills every time I hear this song!!!

[@jenniferbateman1503]

What an incredible arrangement. These women are amazing!

[@shannonsmall7868]

This was wonderful! I do wish that Idina Menzel was involved though- I had the pleasure of seeing Wicked the year she won the Tony and to me she will always be Elphaba

[@lottie1194]

Her voice isn’t the same anymore! And just because she was the first doesn’t mean she’s the best 😊

[@karalynne7616]

Someone doesn't have to be the "best" to be your Elphie. I have seen a few.. my first was Eden Espinosa, loved her, she's MY Elphie. But I saw Fox this month and she is definitely fantastic!

[@DrPrepZilla]

@@karalynne7616 Exactly!!! My favourite was Lucie Jones in the London West end version! So good!

[@waymilky442]

Her talent is still the same. Nobody can match her portrayal. Voice isn't everything.

[@laroncheek5209]

Saw Jenny DiNoia as Elphaba on Broadway in Jan in 2021. I was so blown away by her voice! LOVED IT!!!

[@if3359]

Can we talk about 3:38? Damn, Jackie! 💚💚💚

[@katemeany6674]

I recently just saw this show for the first time and I saw Mary Kate as Elphaba and it was every bit as magical and moving as I knew it would be

[@EricBailey58]

Absolutely gorgeous voices from four wonderous women. Gravity is truly an anthem for all women daring to defy the odds.

[@tristantristan4733]

As a dad of two young girls (10 and 13) who love performing, and who coincidentally finally saw this last week in Sydney on the latest Australian production, I love how they love this song and show. It’s a great girl-power anthem.

[@EricBailey58]

I suspect the experience will stay with your daughters for a long time, Tristan. I saw Wicked with my daughter Grace in 2012. When she recently experienced some real heartache, she began listening again, at age 27, to "Defying Gravity" to boost her spirits. @@tristantristan4733

[@ajstrauss55]

3:42 There's just nothing like this that's ever been made. The uplift and 1st half ending. Beautiful.

[@briannakadlecik4304]

This arrangement is absolutely beautiful!

[@CliffordChong]

4 super Elphabas with super charisma and harmonies!

[@k0m3t1n]

I can't process such a beautiful arrangement

[@katiegarcia8255]

Alyssa- I just saw you in Wicked 2 weeks ago and truly, you were beyond comprehension. Your talent took my breath away!

[@katelynmarley1145]

Oh my gosh, I am crying during this! 😭😭Such a beautiful arrangement of voices. What a fantastic way to commemorate 20 years of WICKED!

[@jianli2643]

Jennifer DiNoia!! The first Elphie I saw on stage in 2017!!!!

[@NeonFraction]

Love all the incredible diversity of performance they give! Every single one of them is unique!

[@Melody_Ninjago_Lover]

2:56 their harmony I can’t

[@professortruth56]

Imagine being that good at something, anything. That was fun to listen to.

[@lacicake]

This is my favorite version of this song!!

[@Frances336]

Id love a new Wicked album with Alyssa Fox as Elphaba

[@kikikiwi9990]

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Jennifer and Jennifer on Broadway and I’ll never forget it. All of these Elphaba’s play it differently but so brilliantly. What a special role and what specials women they all are. They’ve changed so many people for good for sure. All the love💚

[@jeannerachelalvarez2305]

Whos here after watching the movie😭

[@ravenuribes9460]

I've never seen wicked or a musical in general. Will those who aren't huge musical lovers like the movie?

[@ChadForquer]

I have had the original broadway cast soundtrack for years. Have loved the music but have not seen the musical.

[@darbkavon]

Me

[@fatmasari5098]

Me😂

[@efrainlopez3782]

​@@ravenuribes9460Absolutely. There's plenty of grounded acting to enjoy.

[@rebeccarobinson3962]

This brought tears and a big smile to my face! Always happy to see Jackie ever since seeing as Elphaba on tour .

[@fan_girl21]

2:06 is so ethereal

[@Damatovg]

Finally got to see Wicked on Broadway tonight, and it was my first on Broadway play. Seen Hamilton off on tour before but this is my first play on Broadway. Mary Kate Morrisey portrayed Elphaba, and she was absolutely stellar. Actually cried at the end of Act 1 for Defying Gravity. It was so beautiful, and I loved the whole show. It was so good

[@hermoinegranger68]

I always tear up at Defying Gravity😢

[@Mtnsunshine]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! I didn’t think this song could ever be improved upon, but these ladies have given an epic performance that has my entire body tingling with happy goosebumps. Thank you so, so much. What a spectacular bright spot in the day. 🌞💚💚💚💚

[@michaelmurphy2612]

Their harmonization is incredible!

[@tajramos23]

Mary Kate Morrissey deserves the next lead elphie!!! Saw her on broadway as a standby and WOW so magical!

[@JessiePanda926]

Mary Kate being in this makes me so happy ❤️🥰🥰

[@pandaplutten2573]

It's WICKED how much I love this song! Love the harmonies in this performance - simply outstanding and truly out of this world defying gravity!!

[@brianives4369]

I’d just like to appreciate whatever financial arrangement Universal and KZbin came to - and whoever made that happen - so this video has no ads. The ability to listen without interruption is the icing on the cake.

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

I teared up during this. This is a beautiful version of this emotional, incredible song.

[@SymbolicFlame]

Glad I am not the only one!

[@Casazza1316]

I wish this was on streaming platforms!

[@HeyItsMaher]

Does anyone else appreciate how they sang the riff at the end in unison and as originally written? Such power in returning to what made this song great.

[@ella9120]

Damn, I have goosebumps!! I almost cried that was amazing!

[@aionlover3981]

They are all amazing but IMHO Jackie is simply the best. She's got such a powerful voice that's all I can hear when they sing lines at the same time.

[@BackstageWithBeccaB]

can’t believe this was recorded just for me 💚💚💚💚

[@evannbailey8319]

These notes, the arrangement and the harmonies this is what i live for

[@lengl1125]

My all time favourite musical… have watched it 9 times when I lived in London and it’s coming to Melbourne next year… can’t wait to make it 10 times! ❤ Love this song and this is such an amazing rendition ❤

[@jessicaclark7130]

That last note was so powerful

[@ちまわわり]

４人それぞれの歌い方が死ぬほど好きです。永遠リピートしてます。

[@TripleA_SmoshEdits]

i am mk morriessey's biggest fan ❤

[@alanpease8474]

This was absolutely great! What a treat to hear these talented women sing so beautifully. I also liked the arrangement very much.

[@boybawang1981]

Saw Wicked for free in SF before it hit Broadway!! Told my roommate it will be a hit, he was like, it'll run for a year!! Made him pay for for the tickets when we reached NYC!!

[@saturnianali8r]

I love Idina Menzel, but I have seen her so many times singing Defying Gravity on professional recordings so I'm happy she was not singing in this video. I love getting to know the different tones and styles from the other Elphabas. They all emphasize different parts and act differently so they make the role their own and most of the videos of them are only clips from people recording the show. They deserve to be appreciated too.

[@m00sing]

Just saw this a couple days with U/S Lissa Deguzman as Elphi. She was effin' amazing! So beautiful and so true to the soundtrack I studied for 20 years before I made it out to Broadway. Mckenzie was the absolute highlight of the show, much to my chagrin (only because I was always an Elphaba fan via Idina). The entire cast was effing amazing. I loved you all. I cried so many times watching this (mainly out of "quest completed" syndrome of finally getting to see it on Broadway after 20 broke years of trying). Thank you for a phenomenal, unforgettable experience. I hope you all have amazing careers! Especially Mckenzie and Lissa.