#OutofOz

Watch the first video in our exciting new series Out of Oz: Wicked Studio Sessions, where favorite Wicked alumni and current performers sing reimagined versions of Wicked songs. Enjoy this duet version of “Defying Gravity” with Elphaba Rachel Tucker, and former Fiyero Aaron Tveit!
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Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards®, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly and “A Cultural Phenomenon” by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.
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[@PeterHollens]

YES

[@GregorMilneVideos]

I love you peter please make musical accapella videos

[@lyackel514]

+Peter Hollens I'm just scrolling through the comment section, minding my own business, when all of a sudden, a Peter Hollens appears. XD

[@s.morgan7015]

+Peter Hollens whoa you like Aaron Tveit? I love you even more. Have you done a version of this song, because I would love it if you did.

[@lillywhy]

+Laura Yackel I'm just scrolling through the comment section, minding my own business, when all of a sudden, a Laura Yackel appears!! I know you!! :'D

[@lyackel514]

lillywhy Who are you? Have we met? ;)

[@vincentowens5645]

I imagined that this was going to be the cast and I was like "so... Aaron Tveit would be Elphaba? Because honestly I'm fine with that."

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Aaron could just play every character. Wicked: Tveit Edition

[@moonriverinc7896]

+Sami Popcornpup and add Enjolras just for the heck of it. "WHY BE WICKED WHEN YOU CAN BUILD A BARRICADE FOR FRANCE" *tosses hair*

[@samipopcornpup9161]

+Leeanna Barfield Enjolras builds a barricade in front of Shiz and refuses to take it down until they rehire Dr. Dillamond.

[@moonriverinc7896]

YES! and him and Elphaba sing Defying Gravity on top of it. Also Let It Go as they throw furniture everywhere instead of ice. The barricade is where Elphaba gets her broom.

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Thank you *bows* You're probably amazing too 😊 Leeanna Barfield​ YES PLEASE YES

[@strawberryskittle]

Every sound that comes out of that man is gorgeous.

[@bjdc2530]

Sarah Cook yeah! I agree too. Hes sooO good! 👍🏼

[@saintcasifer]

That's the one thing EVERYONE can agree on

[@oliwiadz4862]

Even his farts

[@natisinvisible]

Play this at my funeral. Which will be soon. Because this is gonna kill me.

[@Mcrose1]

😂😂😂 best comment lol

[@nakedubikinon]

+natisinvisible i feel ya

[@tanyihang3480]

RIP

[@theboyjames3065]

+natisinvisible I've watched this over a hundred times now! It's definitely gonna be the death of me :)

[@bigbirdsmallnest8000]

+Ricky James lol this is kewl :3

[@im.ae-ri]

He really does sound like a Disney prince. Lord help me.

[@kylee6539]

I nominate Aaron Tveit as the next Disney Prince

[@carolinasanson9889]

He's our prince ♡

[@PolyBiBadger]

+Carolina Sanson yessss and he's a Broadway dream boat 😍

[@yashintaatika320]

He sounds like Aladdin

[@anukoponen2015]

Sounds and looks like ❤

[@TheGingi7]

Jesus they're eye contact is fucking with me

[@kevinzki21]

their*

[@TheGingi7]

Shit. I started to right "they're making really hard eye contact" but then I thought of something else to say and forgot to change it.

[@kevinzki21]

+TheGingi7 dw I was replying it in a joking way, not as a Grammar nazi, cuz that is uncool.

[@TheGingi7]

oh okay haha

[@hokaganinja1]

write*

[@dancer12396]

If Aaron is not in the Wicked movie...

[@rocknroll20024]

With you on that

[@kateemilyfowler2605]

Agreed💚

[@ringostingo5892]

THERE'S A WICKED MOVIE?!?!?!

[@ringostingo5892]

Kenz0104 😀I really hope it gets made.

[@CountryCowboy008]

+Kenz0104 No, no, no.. NOT LEA MICHELE! Rachel Tucker, Donna Vivino, or even friggin Idina Menzel. But not Lea Michele. Edit: this has aged quite well and I'm proud of myself! LMAO

[@vincentowens5645]

Samantha barks, Laura Osnes, and Aaron Tveit are like the dream cast (in my opinion) respectively Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero. Like... Please

[@phoebeshunkerbell]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS

[@thebarksy1960]

Yessssssssss :D they are my dreamcast as well!!

[@HanselJesusMoyaRivera]

+Vincent Owens Samantha barks has the vocal range to play Elphaba ?

[@vincentowens5645]

+Hansel Jesus Moya Rivera she did a cover in 2008 which was pretty good and she can sing it even better now that she's more experienced so yes, she does.

[@HanselJesusMoyaRivera]

Vincent Owens let me look for it, i was just wondering :p

[@Inkling07]

I died when they sang the song softly at 2:47. Gosh this cover is amaziiing.

[@anightmarebeforechristmas5585]

The look in Aaron's eyes makes me melt. Everything about this is stunning.

[@laurenj108]

Aaron should definitely voice the next Disney prince!

[@PianoDisneygal10]

*all the Disney princes.

[@laurensmith3201]

The harmony at 3:10 is the cause of my death

[@Mcrose1]

oh God this is like 4 minutes and 30 seconds I'll never get back. The voices are beautiful but this version is just soooo boring to me. I feel like wicked shouldn't have stripped down versions of the songs, I loses something. love these two though, just not the arrangement

[@RhondaAnn]

+Melodicrose1 Agreed. So disappointed with this. Just way too somber for such an empowering, uplifting song. The harmonies are beautiful, but the arrangement does not do this song the justice that it deserves. Don't tamper with the original!

[@Reveredjedi]

+RhondaAnn Totally agreed with both of you. They didn't harmonize well and the arrangement did not do the song justice. Disappointed how it turned out.

[@kamwrites]

+Melodicrose1 Check out Kerry Ellis' rock version with Queen's Brian May on guitar. Much better.

[@whymustihaveayoutubehandle]

+Melodicrose1 "Cohn has been with Wicked for years and said that he always wanted to re-envision the Schwartz tunes, strip them down and take them out of context. For this project ("Defying Gravity" is just the first from the new "Out of Oz" series), Schwartz gave him free rein to create." - See more at: playbill.com/news/article/the-story-behind-the-defying-gravity-music-video-everyones-talking-about-and-what-wickeds-composer-thought-368251#sthash.GpA17Zri.dpuf Obviously not trying to say you have to like it, just keep in mind that it's supposed to be really different and "out of context."

[@gracenern8]

This killed me in the best way possible holy fuck THE HARMONIES AND THE CRESCENDO On that note, please send someone to remove my body from the premises and clear my internet history.

[@paragoddess6253]

Your comment made me spit out my coffee. 😂 Samsies

[@lildreagabz]

This eye contact is making me fall in love for them

[@memphisraines733]

Adreagayle hi..

[@daddylynx3036]

I love how the singers stare at each other focusing on syncing each other together.... That's real music

[@GeekNotice]

Rachel Tucker's powerful vocals paired with Aaron Tveit's sensational performance create a magical and mesmerizing experience. The chemistry between them is electric, and they truly do justice to this iconic song.

[@emercycrite]

Aaron Tveit is an angel. A devilishly attractive angel.

[@annbavaria9246]

Their voices are so in sync.......loved it.

[@rosepratiwi6532]

So Aaron's career and journey on Broadway has shown his quality both in acting and singing. Look at the shows he was in. Next to normal, catch me if you can, Rent, wicked, moulin rouge etc - all of them are big shows, and written in Tony Award history. So glad he's back to his Broadway community.

[@TedAnthony]

ITS THE GUY FROM LES MIS! haha Love his voice

[@saradean2368]

Saw her in Wicked last winter. She has amazing control of all aspects of her voice, and there is a hint of Judy Garland in her sound on stage. Adored her performance.

[@xoxoxify]

This arrangement is refreshing and stays true to the core of broadway

[@MaiaMatiIda]

Beautiful, even without her amazing belt and riff Rachel is queen! Absolutely amazing, both of you!

[@jeremythompson8016]

One VERY happy theatre geek right now having just listened to this for the first time. LOVING the arrangement... And both artists are sublime.

[@alanpease8474]

This beautiful song is like a goldmine. The deeper you dig, the more gold you find. These two sublimely talented "miners" have struck the motherlode!

[@violetta7853]

They need to play Elphie and Fiyero in the movie, and Katie Rose Clarke needs to play Glinda :)

[@KatieT97]

Sam Barks is my dreamcast for Elphie but I agree that Aaron should play Fiyero and Katie should be Galinda

[@carrierose944]

+Katie Tucker Yes! I have finally found people who agree with my dream casting!!!

[@FerLilRed]

I gree with you. this is perfect, and by the way I CAN HEAR THIS SONG AT THE CREDITS.

[@violetta7853]

+William McBride I think Sam would be a great Elphie, but Ramin and Leo are way too old to play Fiyero!

[@carrierose944]

BelleCat RiddingHood​ YES!!! This song would be perfect for the credits!!!

[@Deloreandiva91]

Aaron Tveit needs to be in the Wicked movie! The man's voice is heaven sent! and he has played the role of Fiyero before so its win win.

[@tarayero2215]

I can't stop listening to this! Something about their voices together just gives me goosebumps! I also love the softer spin they gave to this cover! PERFECTION!

[@samipopcornpup9161]

OH MY GOSH IMAGINE FIYERO AND ELPHABA SINGING THIS TOGETHER AS THEY FLY OUT OF OZ AT THE END OH MY SWEET OZ FIYERABA FEELS

[@writerspen010]

Oooh, they complement each other very nicely. Rachel's voice is beautiful

[@sarahglover4241]

Aaron Tveit and Rachel Tucker as Fiyero and Elphaba in the upcoming movie, yes, please!! Also, everyone talks about the eye contact and harmonies, but is nobody going to talk about the smile Aaron gives Rachel at the end? This is one of the best #OutOfOz videos yet, along with "For Good" with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth. Absolutely amazing, but seriously, it would be beyond Wonderful if Aaron Tveit and Rachel Tucker were in the Wicked movie.

[@danamackay841]

Who else votes them as Elphaba and Fiyero in the wicked movie? 🙋

[@PolyBiBadger]

Them or Samantha Barks as Elphaba

[@danamackay841]

+Bellatrix 24601 OMG YESSS I LOVE HER!!!

[@chloejpb]

I dont.. she´s not good enough for a role like this in a movie.. tho she´s fine.. He´s nice.. but not so good too.. we had a lot of good fiyero´s in Wicked..

[@claudiamazza9289]

Just a week ago I was in London and I saw her performing in wicked! Her voice was so strong and sweet at the same time! Such an amazing artist! I fell in love with her voice!

[@lesleymetz772]

chloejpb Rachel actually was Elphaba in New York and London

[@lindijohnson5679]

I love this so much!! They are both so incredibly talented!!! Elphie and Fiyero in the movie maybe?!

[@captaindangler1675]

Some dudes get it all... a voice and a beautiful face.

[@KoreeCat]

I think I speak for everyone when I say we are so glad to have Aaron back and active in the Broadway community. I know Graceland will be missed, but I'm so glad to have him back singing all the time

[@WednesdayNewt]

my two favorite people of musical theatre together omg I can't

[@margaretschafer8587]

Gorgeous! Please, please cast Aaron as Fiyero in the movie, and Rachel would be great as Elphaba!

[@Rubyblushh]

rachel tucker, is my fave elphie, seen it 13 times and she's the one who I really connected with!!! im crying

[@austindeal3386]

OMG OMG OMG OMG IM DYING!!!! AARON TVEIT SOUNDS LIKE ANGELS BEING BORN! I'm soo ready to see him in Grease with Julianne Hough in January!

[@sophiaq1968]

I cried, had chills, and danced my heart out, all in the span of 4 and a half minutes

[@thewoodchuck1865]

I hope he's Fiyero in the upcoming movie.

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

The original will always be my favorite, especially because it's one of the power songs in the show, but this is a GORGEOUS rendition!!!! So soft and melodic, I love it!

[@AlonsoMika]

Something has changed within me Something is not the same I'm through with playing by the rules Of someone else's game Too late for second-guessing Too late to go back to sleep It's time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap It's time to try Defying gravity I think I'll try Defying gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity And you won't bring me down! I'm through accepting limits 'Cuz someone says they're so Some things I cannot change But till I try, I'll never know! Too long I've been afraid of Losing love I guess I've lost Well, if that's love It comes at much too high a cost! I'd sooner buy Defying gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity I think I'll try Defying gravity And you won't bring me down I'd sooner buy Defying gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity I think I'll try Defying gravity And you won't bring me down Bring me down Oooooooooooh!

[@LuciferTravisNagle]

This is amazing!! Rachel Tucker was and is still my favourite Elphaba and always gives me goosebumps! This whole #OutofOz stuff is great! Now, where can I hand over my money? #shutupandtakemymoney

[@franciscasantos3770]

Well, the hardcore Wicked fans are definitely going to flay me on this but I actually prefer this version to the original, especially outside of the context of the show... It doesn't convey the right emotion Elphaba needs to express at this point in the story but it's the one song i've always found ever so slightly dissonant. I appreciate the vocal mastery the original requires but it's never hit me like it's meant to and this version I find absolutely incredible. This I could listen to on repeat.

[@iluvwickedandelphie]

he makes my heart so happy I swear I'm in love with him

[@JacksonsBollocks]

Their connection is palpable. Harmonies are exquisite! And how about that pianist!

[@RaineyPuppeteers]

The first time I heard this, I got chills, lost my breath, and teared up just from the sheer beauty of this arrangement. It is utterly beautiful.

[@whaleekitee4341]

The amount of times I’ve watched this video is unhealthy

[@kristenrichardson439]

Me, too!

[@TristanandIsolt]

This is so much nicer than the regular version. Softer, prettier, and Beautiful.

[@sherylpockrose4029]

Yeah, I like it --- actually sung all the way through rather than shouted. Not how it would go in the show, but, I enjoy this variation.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Just another way to enjoy the song. Quite different.

[@tonycorke4240]

It's amazing how much more space this song has at a lower tempo. Simply extraordinary.

[@rosepratiwi6532]

I think I am completely falling in love with Aaron Tveit. So gorgeous in everything.

[@emilierochette6744]

I can't stop listening. Dear God. SO SO GOOD! Thank you for this!

[@mirkost8329]

I saw Wicked starred by Rachel and Aaron, they both have beautiful voices :)

[@LourdesAB]

What lovely voices & sublime duet! Gave me goosebumps. Love it. I am grateful for folks who can do this & when they share it with us all.

[@aznboiofpower]

This is why I am in love with Aaron Tveit! OBSESSED!

[@alexandriagrigsby]

I love this version. There are people who disagree with me, and that's okay. It is not trying to say that this version is better, or the other version. It is simply just showing a different style. Rachel is amazing, Aaron is amazing, and every other Elphaba and Fiyero are amazing.

[@melmel98xx]

i feel like the first key change was so unsettling

[@redpandachannel4534]

Honestly he creates such unwavering eye contact that it really does make my heart explode!!!!!!!!

[@gweniveredriza9825]

He's just staring at her when she is singing and I have never been so envious in my life!! hahahah lol

[@BethanyGraceMusic]

The gates of heaven just opened

[@choir90mom]

I LOVE THIS!!! I have to admit the first listen, I wasn't sure because it's quite different from the version in the musical. But that's the point...this is a reimagining...not a karaoke, not a copy. It conveys a different feel on purpose...and it does so beautifully. And I think because they actually WERE in the musical, they're perfect for this different arrangement. There's a place for both.

[@dingledo23]

choir90mom agreed. My sister and best friends life song was defying gravity. She died suddenly. This version has become very dear to me. I sang it with a friend at her funeral. We did it acapella. This version is still triumphant but also gentle and somber. Which has helped my grieving process immensely. I've soaked my pillow in tears many nights listening to this on repeat. I hope they release the chords. I'm singing it again at her one year gone date. Which is next month. 😰 hasn't gotten any easier. This version helps. If just for a few minutes.

[@the39cluesaddict]

DANG!!! Aaron Tveit is just awesome and Louise Dearman is just perfect!! IT IS SO SOOTHING IN THE EARS!! playing it all over again.

[@caleysoria4325]

aaron's voice is perfect

[@petestammers9391]

I didn't know I needed this in my life until now. Just perfect.

[@darrenbates4864]

I was blessed to see Rachel Tucker as Elphaba. So magical. ✨♥️

[@glamoruosboi89]

Oh my goodness my ears are bleeding!!! I couldn't even finish watching it this monstrosity... Just stop... And this is one of my favorite songs...

[@dannysimion]

Wow, great rendition here. Soft and melodic! Love them vocals!!

[@Kate-re8ew]

Petition to cast Samantha Barks as Elphaba and Aaron Tveit as Fiyero

[@fabulousarmadillo8877]

Yeeesss

[@sir.cumsalot]

Les Miserables

[@RaRo1310]

Such a beautiful rendition of Dying Gravity. I am a huge Aaron Tveit fan - ever since Catch Me if You Can. Rachel Tucker sings beautifully too.

[@JasGould-sh3fh]

Exceptional vocals. Truly gorgeous. Just incredible. One of my top ten musicals.

[@thainaffrr]

THIS GUY WAS NATES COUSIN IN GG I KNEW IT I FREAKING KNEW IT

[@thainaffrr]

But the video is nice though

[@shadowsinwinter]

I didn't know I needed this until I heard it.

[@paiiiDANCE]

I am so exhausted about Wicked, it is not even possible and it makes me so happy every time, while I am listening at my work on my break. It is giving me so much energy I live in London and the next stage of my dreaming is to see Wicked in NY as in my country we would never have as good singers as in the world thanks so much for Wicked!

[@StephShrubb]

I love them both. I saw her in London and she blew the roof off. But here she gets no opportunity!

[@representationmetaphorique]

this a blessing sent from the lord.

[@acei.9161]

Love this performance and their vocals are great together but it's hilarious how everyone is romanticizing them looking at each other when it's literally sort of necessary when they're trying to hit harmonies at the same time so it sounds as neat as it does.

[@abbyciv7884]

Oh God Oh God Oh God! I loved it! My Aaron Tveit

[@valvestalove9771]

Together we are unlimited! The greatest team there has ever been - no fight we cannot win! Beautiful!!!

[@vanessastegall]

Those harmonies beautiful!

[@waymilky442]

I was not prepared for this.

[@bigbirdsmallnest8000]

Same

[@joshuaandres9828]

My dream pairing finally came true omg! My favorite Elphie and Fiyero! Brb... Crying literally... T.T

[@Mrdaibetes]

i am in tears, this is so beautiful the arrangement is wonderful the harmonies on point the eye contact and everything i love it so much!

[@alicem8081]

Can this be released as single please!? If not I'll just listen to this on repeat forever 😊

[@ashleywiggins3941]

Amazing rendition of one of the best songs from the musical! I tend to be stingy with my love when it comes to Wicked songs not sung by Kristin and Idena, but this is pretty damn good!

[@loreverakrishnaabellar8211]

Why is he both effortlessly handsome and talented? 🥺😍❤️

[@davidkermott7231]

Talented part, no, he is keeps going flat, the girl strains, and goes flat, its.... eh

[@UkkiPower]

Rachel is so beautiful! x

[@caitlinwilliams197]

Omfg Rachel look so damn good with red hair!

[@sanamia78]

I never felt this song so hard ❤️

[@lilyhall5681]

The first time I saw wicked was in 2012 when Rachel Tucker was Elphaba. Bloody brilliant. :)

[@stacydipasquale1849]

Am just so in love with this arrangement.

[@cassidyjohnson2062]

This is so soft I love it 💕

[@juliam2726]

live action tangled with him as flynn

[@Victoria-iq4xc]

you don’t understand my friend and I have a huge joke about flynn rider and this effing FITS THANK YOU

[@juliam2726]

@@Victoria-iq4xc HAHAHS OFC

[@asnalelo.165]

that would be incredible but take a look at Derek Klena because that just IS the irl Flynn. like he IS Flynn.

[@jessisbored0227]

1 minute in and I may be about to cry ... this is a gorgeous cover

[@imaShawtyy]

OH MY GOSH. I NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS. WHEN I SAW THAT IT WAS AARON AND RACHEL, I HAD TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T JUST MAKING IT UP. AMAAAAZINGGGG.

[@siegfridclaudio9297]

2019... Good Job Aaron Tveit ....

[@Kurgosh1]

This arrangement is beautiful, but just doesn't sound right with the lyrics or theme. It's Defying Gravity, not Pleading with Gravity.

[@michaelahaligali3721]

I know what you mean. It's a beautiful song, truly I love this version, but its meaning - Elphaba finally standing up for herself despite everyone and everything else - is lost on it.

[@c0ronariu5]

It’s beautiful, but boring.

[@sidolin6671]

Good technique, but I do not believe a word they sing!

[@moonflower2515]

It lacked the passion and the meaning of the song

[@claddagh1826]

well put. this has proven to me that a big reason i adore the song is because of the big, sweeping orchestrations and the way the song builds and builds. this version is just lame.

[@MzLanta4797]

I recently watched her live this past December at the Gershwin Theatre in New York, and it was AMAZING!! Also, when they make this into a movie, my #1 choice for Fiyero is the beautifully talented and handsome, Aaron Tveit!

[@chlodaviesproduction]

Fiyero pulling on my heart strings 😉

[@Skybreaker29]

Wowww... just wowww :D