"Popular' from WICKED the Musical

[@omiyamxxggkk8104]

I don't know how to describe how she made the "over the top" theater acting - natural. The delivery of lines is perfectly animated it's not cringy but very much entertaining. A pro.

[@EletheArtist]

Fr!

[@paloma4444]

nah

[@AtsumuMiya123]

I love that they gave Britney a proshot version of her Popular, she's really grown into the character since becoming lead.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

This looks like an early performance in her run, isn't that Lindsey as Elphaba? By the time I saw her perform with Talia she was even better - my favorite Glinda!

[@scribbly2983]

She's really believable as a teenager which is pretty rare for Glinda.

[@rakiahbaker5589]

This is one of my favorite musical songs

[@katies7933]

This sucks

[@JRMagro]

I don't think its the same girl that I saw last week in st pete because the girl I saw portraying Galinda, absolutely killed it. Especially compared to her.

[@giannau]

The fact this Glinda looks like she is actually having fun!! Trying not to laugh at herself but making others laugh that’s what I love about musicals

[@wicked_musical]

💚

[@jetboy5589]

That delivery at 1:28 ***chefs kiss***

[@gzebo]

truly

[@betsybauer7340]

Chef’s kiss this saying is 🤮

[@jetboy5589]

@@betsybauer7340 Curious as to why you feel this way. I have a guess why but I don't want to assume anything...

[@EasyBreezie]

👌🏾

[@totallyrandomLLAUREN]

Brittney genuinely shines a new light on Glinda I haven't really seen done by other actresses (to be fair, I'm just comparing bootleg to bootleg #brokeandnotamerican). She presents a more "casual" and realistic air to Glinda; a wealthy university student who is actually quite aware of how the world works - hence placing more emphasis on lyrics in the song "did they have brains or knowledge, don't make me laugh they were popular." I love almost every rendition of Glinda that currently exists honestly. Each person brings their own interpretation - whether it is making her voice more shrilly, making her ditzy or incredibly silly. But I think Brittney's version (I am very unlucky to live in another part of the world and therefore probably never see Brittney Johnson performing the entire musical in her full glory) brings Glinda down to earth and probably makes the conflict Glinda feels in Act 2 much more powerful. GOSH I really wish I could see a full performance from these two - or even in the Wicked movie (looking at you Grande)

[@sarahemalinemelton7261]

I have seen her do it 3 times. You are 100% right. Also you are spot on about the conflict in act two. She really nails this character. She has grown so much in this role!

[@totallyrandomLLAUREN]

@@sarahemalinemelton7261 You're so lucky!! UGHHHH I'm so jealous and happy for you at the same time 😆😆also can I just say the tiniest 4th wall break at 0:52 is THE BEST

[@Omarsh1692]

I love that everytime they cast a POC there's always people praising them like they are the best version of the character just to be PC. -No, I thought she was casted for her talent alone but this is the worst version I've seen of Popular. She couldn't even do the final note correctly. I was totally looking forward to her but she is just too bad. Go watch the mexican version instead, that's how you do Glinda.

[@actorjulion101]

@@Omarsh1692 BECAUSE ONCE YOU GO BLACK YOU NEVER WANNA GO BACK!!! and so what if she messed up. People make mistakes in life all the time. It's not like she has breathing issues like certain people did from the OG cast. Also Mexican Glinda doesn't correlate at all, because everyone that's done this shit has their own unique way. That's what Broadway is.

[@Omarsh1692]

@@actorjulion101 it was bad and you know it but you're giving her a free pass because she is black

[@MEVP4499]

She IS Glinda. A lot of Glindas seem so cartoonish because Glinda is really campy and most people don't know how to do that naturally, but Britt just embodies that campiness in such a natural and sweet way. She's one of my favourites of all time and I was so saddened to learn that she auditioned for the movie but didn't get it!

[@paloma4444]

I am glad she didn't. Doesn't look or feel like Glinda, neither does her voice

[@mysterysunfurled]

Would have been so great if she had been Glinda in the movie 💖

[@not.this.anonymous]

Agreed! I think Arianna did great but Brittany feels really natural in the role and idk something about the way she plays Glinda really works

[@elizabeth5985]

She has some GREAT line readings I've never heard (and I've seen them all I think, from other countries even).

[@gianinnakarla]

the brazilian one is pretty funny, i think u should see it

[@ItsKelechi]

Her delivery of “pink goes good with green” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wr3ckless74]

Aka

[@MattChance]

When Glinda puts the flower in Elphaba’s hair, it never fails to make me tear up 😢

[@wicked_musical]

Pink goes good with green 💖💚

[@finleyforevermore]

​@@wicked_musical It truly does! 💚🩷💚🩷

[@thirtysixviews]

This video was released a day before I saw the show live and I can confirm that Brittany’s portrayal of Glinda is as amazing as it is here. She really did an excellent job making the character her own and she’s absolutely incredible at being preppy without making it too “cringy”. She’s probably my favorite portrayal of Glinda and I heavily encourage people see her before she leaves in February.

[@disneydanny2]

though not seen in this video, I *LOVED* the fact she did the pillow scream. It was like Alli was still there but in the form of another person.

[@wicked_musical]

💚

[@elisedemonts8224]

I disagree. She’s the worst Glinda I’ve ever seen. Completely ignored everything we love about Glinda.

[@thirtysixviews]

@@elisedemonts8224 You mean everything YOU love about Glinda. Agree to disagree but to say she’s the worst is absolutely ridiculous. Not just anyone can play Glinda and Brittney definitely received the role for a reason. I’ve seen her performance live and she has both the vocal ability and balance to her performance.

[@garyreveljr4407]

As a musical theater professional... This Glinda is amazing. One of the hardest roles to sing. She has to sing way higher throughout and so does the green girl. One of the hardest vocal musicals to conquer by any female vocalist.

[@heathercook691]

The moment between Glinda and Elphaba when she put the pink hair clip on was so touching!! I love when the friendship chemistry is good like this!

[@wicked_musical]

💚

[@graymalkin7645]

She is spectacular.

[@jacksonhoopah]

I saw Brittney in this role on Broadway on her third performance. She was so comfortable in the skin of Glinda. And she was so PHENOMENAL. I walked out of the Gershwin thinking, "she was freaking AMAZING"

[@C0DAFIED]

God I love her portrayal so much, I feel like most Glindas just try to emulate Kristin Chenoweth, which isn’t bad, but I love seeing something original

[@lollipopcorndog]

One thing I loved about Brittney’s Glinda is that she didn’t overdo the perkiness like the other actresses (besides Kristen Chenoweth) did. She put a bit more attitude into this. I was so glad to catch a showing last October.

[@actorjulion101]

I like how her teased hair makes her look slightly drunk after dancing through life 😂. So accurate for college.

[@wicked_musical]

😂

[@MEVP4499]

Unrelated, but this is one of the things I love the most about Jordan Litz's Fiyero. His first lines during the show, while he's interacting with Elphaba after she woke him up, are so well done in a sense of "it's what, a Wednesday afternoon? And this guy is mad hungover already" and I really don't see many, if any, Fiyeros considering this aspect of the character. He's a promiscuous party boy who, as Elphaba pointed out, is so unhappy. It's obviously a thing about him that, at least before his friendship/romance with Elphaba, he struggled with alcohol abuse!

[@Obobo256]

@@wicked_musicalomg hiii❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ambc123]

Britney adding little details such as giddy bounces 0:16 makes her rendition of Glinda that much more perfect !!

[@djboo7779]

BRAVO girlfriend. Besides having a great voice, Glinda is about comedic timing she NAILED it and the best part is that it’s like nobody else’s Glinda. Makes me a little emotional because that’s what performing is all about.

[@prp134]

I absolutely love Wicked!! But this number has been taken way over the top by some Glindas. But this was absolutely perfect in funny and goofy without being cringe! Must see her on Broadway.

[@quinnaddison420]

I agree she took it back down in a good way

[@alwaysmarii]

i saw her on broadway! she was incredible!

[@allaboutana__]

I went this weekend. She's amazing!

[@gali13896]

That's because it's broadway acting. Actors give their 110% and need to make lots of gestures with their body to express emotion because you know the people in the back won't see their face. There's no over the top on broadway, unless they're screaming and making frantic movements. That's my opinion, anyways.

[@prp134]

@@gali13896 that’s how I describe other versions of this “frantic movements”

[@kell_checks_in]

I love how in the lose-the-glasses trope, the target/victim suddenly is able to see without them. I went around squinting for a year when I was 13 because I actually believed that garbage.

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

The glinda in this did absolutely amazing!!!

[@cloudambient]

This one is black

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

@@cloudambient I know?

[@cloudambient]

@@duckysguidetoshipping8930 In this one, she's black

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

@@cloudambient yes she is why is that important?

[@cloudambient]

@@duckysguidetoshipping8930 black lives matter, you clearly haven't heard

[@martabonora4226]

Brittney embodies Glinda so well!! I love her, I need a proshot! 💖🥰

[@janetshaye178]

#Glindaisamazing

[@Saturn-p1xel]

She literally has the best Glinda energy Ive ever see.

[@jadasimmons7534]

I've never watched the full musical but I know this song by heart because my cousin who is a die-hard fan used to always sing/play this song and it became a core memory of my childhood

[@savesoil3133]

Have you heard of the #ConsciousPlanet movement before? You might be interested 🌸

[@IHARumor]

If it wasn’t for the movie(s) they’re currently working on I’m sure we would’ve gotten a proshot with Britney as Galinda. She’s amazing and historic!

[@dantethepotato9263]

THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING!!

[@CakeKitty135]

I'd rather have a proshot than the movie

[@dantethepotato9263]

@@CakeKitty135 i want both omg

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

@@CakeKitty135 sameee

[@thingsbloom3551]

No, they actually said a while ago that they would never do the proshot either way because it doesn't transfer well from stage to screen. So we're lucky we're even getting the movie.

[@wig8055]

commented something similar like this before somewhere, but i LOVE brittney as glinda so much. she brings such a new, realistic air to the character. with her, its easy to feel like shes a REAL person who genuinely believes the things shes saying instead of being a caricature of a ditzy blonde. dont get me wrong, i LOVE it when glinda's really ham it up during this number, but i love how she acts like a real person who is unintentionally funny here and there without realising it. she really is great

[@wicked_musical]

💖

[@suzihoude]

Only just started watching clips from wicked in 2024 - this is by far my favorite rendition. This Glinda is soooo charismatic and charming - she is just adorable.

[@cakeupper5241]

The way she puts in emotion is just amazing, I love it she’s so in character!

[@stanleycoleman]

She’s so good she makes it look effortless.

[@victordunson719]

She was absolutely amazing. Glad I had a chance to see her do it in person.

[@sowhat5509]

I love her!! She brings glinda into life, so realistic, i can finally understand her.

[@miamochiko]

I saw her on broadway a few months ago and honestly she stole the show! She was an amazing Galinda with a Ga!

[@viniciusgritante]

that’s the best popular performance i have ever seen, this glinda ATE omg.

[@hannajeggings9619]

I saw her in 2022, the bubble comes down and my mom turns to me and nudges me and tells me how she's the first black Glinda and im like YES QUEEN WE BROKE THROUGHHHHHH. I love her dearly. I've seen 6 Glinda's and she's stayed in my head ever since the most

[@OzmaPastorius]

She’s got a beautiful set of pipes but she is easily one of the best actresses to ever play the part… just my opinion

[@RosePeyster]

SHE WAS MY GLINDA!! she was so good! and hilarious 💗

[@alexismendozatv]

We need a full proshot! This is perfection!

[@AlliB33tle]

She absolutely nailed it!

[@XCookieEaterX]

She instantly became one of my favorite Glindas, one watch and I see how much she fits the role! ❤❤

[@Scatterbrained_Watching]

I LOVE this version of both of them!! They play them so well!!

[@wicked_musical]

💚

[@Tacos135]

I love how much energy she has in this role. And she is just beaming with enthuseasm the whole time. The performance is really convincing and it sounds just like a bubbly girl prattleing on (in a good way). Great job! Also the jumping in heels was awsome

[@appyleider6081]

Can we get some applause for the strength and muscle on that woman’s arms beautiful gorgeous

[@danafripp4120]

GORGEOUSLY FIT!

[@austinkuklinski6354]

I went to this show for the first time 2 weeks ago, I’ve never seen a broadway show before and I was blown away by how good everything was. 10/10 show so so good.

[@wicked_musical]

We were so happy to have you in Oz! 💚

[@G34-y5v]

Absolutely love this performance of 'Popular' from WICKED! 🌟💚 It's amazing how the musical reimagines the story of Oz from a fresh perspective, showing us the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and acceptance. The energy and talent on display here are just phenomenal! Can't get enough of those catchy tunes and incredible vocals. WICKED truly is a magical experience that leaves a lasting impression.

[@JewishKeto]

I love how she added her special twist on the character!

[@papajaighh2605]

Woah! THIS Glinda is soemthing else! My God! Amazing

[@itswinons6464]

Brittney did such an amazing job as Glinda! I can't stop watching this version 😍

[@duartevazpimentel]

So many moments are so genius.. Like "a long way to go" while getting the ick from the hair, or the poke on the arm and body expression right before "I know about popular", or on the "popul-err .... Lahr" bit with the repetition of the leg movement. Just... Chef's kiss :D

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

I swear the absolute pure energy in this song gives me life❤

[@huonglarne]

I think her interpretation of this song is my favourite ever

[@athenaizawesome]

No one will ever beat kchen, but damn if this version isn’t hilarious. So many different choices were made here and they’re all wonderful.

[@jazzyg6059]

She beat her fs. Kchen stood there like a linebacker

[@jonathandpg6115]

@@jazzyg6059Yeah no sorry can`t agree less. She killed it. This version is very good too although a bit different. One of the things I hate is how everyone tries to make things too different, nothing wrong with borrowing the best parts. This version though is great

[@phillyowens]

She’s fun! What a great Glinda!!

[@jimmz6]

i love how all the preformances for galinda for this song are so over the top and deranged i love it

[@miscvids100]

Such a refreshing delivery of an iconic role

[@skeliskellington5233]

Genuinely by far my favourite version of Popular

[@pattyp2746]

By far the BEST Glinda I’ve ever seen!!! Better even than Kristin C and I love Kristin, but this girl absolutely nails it! Who is she???

[@keymo9480]

I love how different she did this!!!!

[@kella2007]

I've never seen wicked but i became really curious about it and started watching the different versions of this song. This is definitely my favourite!

[@majorcrayon8515]

She’s so dramatic and bubbly i love her😭

[@jazzyg6059]

Best Glinda

[@-RONNIE]

It keeps getting better and funnier every time I see it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I hope everyone involved with Wicked their families and friends all have a good holiday 🥃 Sláinte

[@paradise745]

There was a lot of originality in this performance, very impressive

[@isaacpaul4441]

That was 2 Years Before Wicked was Released!

[@RitsuOuO]

She is a great glinda I love this. Lots of unique personality.

[@PapaLemTVOfficial]

You see, they can release a full proshot of the broadway show somewhere, along with the movie version (which would also give a different treatment for Wicked -- with new songs). We. Want. The. Full. Proshot. Of. This. Musical.

[@jonathandpg6115]

Of corurse, the movie meh

[@princessagatha9991]

I’ve seen it on Broadway once and a ton of performances on KZbin and this has to be my favorite. She’s comedically very talented.

[@Alwaysfkright]

My absolute favorite Glinda! Got to see her live and she was amazing.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

I love that Wicked after years and generations of actors the character Glinda has become more and more unhinged 😂😂

[@midnightwolfsister6371]

I saw this live this October it was one of the most amazing experiences!

[@smclean4130]

Her Glinda was so good! The pandemic really messed them up😮 ❤

[@mysterysunfurled]

Elphaba having to keep it together when she seems to be laughing 😂💚

[@JazZaj28]

I'm obsessed with the way Britney walks so daintily

[@smclean4130]

Elphie almost broke on that second toe touch! 😂😂

[@jessieschannel5397]

How do they sing that time after time without bursting into laughter😂

[@boopityb00p]

She does it really well, bar a few awkward moments. One of my fave Glinda’s

[@siralphey]

This was amazing!!! Omg she's so good in this role. Her technique, demeanor and vocal choices? Phenomenal. !!!

[@Jennakasumi]

Out of all the versions that I have seen...This is by far my favorite.❤

[@SaberNezumi]

Please, gift the world a pro-shot. This is an amazing performance.

[@smurf902]

This IS pro-shot. But they don't ever release anything because it takes away from the anonymity of the actors. They don't want a particular actor in a long run to be sought out by audiences because they have short contracts.

[@genevaloughmiller2616]

I prefer this version then the normal singer, she really brings soul to her, as when the old actor felt more like she was reading out loud in an awkward dress instead of being.. popular💅

[@joclourey5118]

This gives me goosebumps. What a performer.

[@fernandoprieto6981]

please release the whole pro shot . we do not want the film. the show itself is more than enough!! go giiiirlsss

[@SeekersLegacy]

Oh bless your poor heart. You’re out of the loop with what most of us Wicked fans have been saying. hmmm no. No, sorry, The large majority of us Wicked fans have been asking for and wanting a movie adaptation for years now. Oh we want a proshot too, but everyone wants the movie, and it’s deluded to say otherwise.

[@TheRealCommanderWolffe]

So glad I was able to see this live! It was amazing!

[@slayingthebootsdown4398]

I LOVE HER VOICE SO MUCHHHH

[@xLuvandkisses101x]

Ive yet to see this musical and this clip alone brought me so much joy

[@ILoveJesus12-25]

the hair flip one is my fav

[@lolphin2221]

even Elphaba was trying not to laugh 😭

[@ClaudiaBronte]

What a great surprise! She's amazing 🌸💗

[@whoyacallin]

Omg she's amazing and her energy definitely matches to glinda's character!

[@gatopel00n]

I LOVE THIS GLINDA SMMMM

[@ARandomPersonOnHere]

Wicked was the first broadway show I ever saw and this song was the probably the biggest thing I remembered because of her spectacular performance!

[@nkechi4635]

This is such a fun rendition. Glinda's actress here is amazing!

[@AegirwooZhunLeng]

Wicked is my favourite Musical Show

[@annetteniebelski7513]

Ohhh, I like how she performed this

[@toshigem1]

saw Brittney live and she was amazing as Glinda. the whole cast was amazing!

[@TheJincorporated]

Give us a ProShot already. We have waited years and it's time

[@islandeatssand684]

And it’s clear they already have one of Lindsay and Britney considering the quality of this footage

[@IHARumor]

@@islandeatssand684 they often shoot professional footage of full songs and sometimes scene (like this video) for trailers, promos and stuff like that. Doesn’t mean they filmed the full show sadly. :(

[@EWUX-u3y]

I love the LAAA LAHH LADADAHHHS She just jumps around with happiness ❤❤❤

[@tearoses9940]

I really hope the lighting looks better in real life. Here Brittney’s skin looks the same shade of golden yellow as her hair, which probably wasn’t the intention. Obviously the original lighting design had Kristin Chenowith in mind, but would it really be too much of a problem to adjust the lighting for actors of color, so they look like their actual skin tone and not like the bronze-painted actors from the og West Side Story movie? I know other things would be affected like sets and costumes, but I’m sure there are ways of working around it.

[@bartsmith1304]

Good grief!

[@lol-ot4pn]

Does it actually matter THAT much when there is a literal green person beside her?😂 The lighting is fine.

[@tearoses9940]

@@lol-ot4pn I mean, actors being well-lit and looking good under the stage lights is pretty important? Unless it’s a specific artistic choice, you usually want the actors to look natural, and the actors’ skin tones are something that should be taken into consideration.

[@lauren-xy1fk]

it did look better in real life

[@lol-ot4pn]

@@tearoses9940 Its the same lighting as every other Glinda. A play needs good lighting? Sure But I would argue its also good to keep using the things that made the play so well known and recognizable. Actors dont have to look like their skintone because honestly, who cares? They are playing a fictional character. They just have to look nice with the Christin lighting.

[@leesam.9307]

I love this version of Popular! 💖 I wish she was the Glinda I saw when I went to see Wicked.

[@acebase555]

I love the chemistry between these two.

[@HighMaintenanceMinimalist]

It must be so stressful trying to make such a known character your own. Good job to this actress.