Show Clip - Wicked - "Popular" - Original Cast

[@pluggedin-the-ratbird]

I don't know how they could sing this night after night without bursting into laughter.

[@m.e.a.9340]

pluggedin-the-ratbird III

[@morgan4503]

pluggedin-the-ratbird me too

[@LittleKitty11]

That's probably why they didn't burst into laughter haha

[@Amira-nl2gr]

I mean, that's what acting is about xD

[@wayverleesoulsong]

It takes lots of dedication

[@livchapman5820]

Kirsten Chenoworth (don't know how to spell it) was so perfect for this role this video always has me in stitches

[@CelebrityNerds]

Ikr

[@evaorlitova3931]

Liv Chapman You're so right!!! And it's Kristin Chenoweth btw, but I agree with you!

[@jeannettebennett9959]

it's Kristin Chenoweth

[@amadeusamwater]

Apparently Kirsten was their first choice for the role. She defined it on stage and forced all her successors to try and match up.

[@anushasridhar4111]

Is it because she's Kristin Chenoworthit XD

[@Daeneiracorn]

one thing i love about this song is that glinda doesn't try to cover up her green. she accentuates her natural beauty. it catches elphaba off guard. she didn't think she could be beautiful just the way she is.

[@moonlightprincess]

why doesn’t this comment have any likes-

[@growingupwithdisney]

Wait that’s exactly right, Elphaba is already beautiful, Glinda just needed to allow Elphie and everyone to see that

[@rustyshackleford6035]

I'm wondering how they got her skin Green 💚 does anyone know how they did makeup look so natural for this ?

[@chelnahtheegghead]

@@rustyshackleford6035 From a NYT article from 2004: "...the actress and Mr. Dulude [the make-up artist] dip brushes into a dish of water, then into the condensed Chroma Cake and daub the color onto her skin...After the first coat of green goes on, they buff it, apply Krylon waterproof powder to set the color, then a patina of 'Golden Olive' pigment from MAC...A touch of 'Purple Haze' eye shadow on her cheeks and in the contours of her eyes and nose, and voilà: one green star, good to go." Apparently it's all make-up (no paint).

[@iambored678]

I took it more like Glinda is trying to take credit for everything.

[@lea4270]

No one: Not a single person: Not even me: Glinda: *LAAAR*

[@MsMisidolos]

i dont get this line .-.

[@Kratos263]

@@MsMisidolos She's making it rhyme with ''dreary who you were... are''

[@Cattily]

GAH-linda

[@Gblack2014]

She changes her name in the book to Glinda after a certain circumstance so technically yes it is Glinda

[@Cattily]

Gblack2014 I know, but at that point it’s Galinda

[@doryld]

I need a time machine! I need to see this live!

[@teai9726]

steinsdotter it's still on broadway

[@doryld]

LittleMissTea Ivosevic I know...but I live in Norway...and I wanna see Idina and Kristin, hence the time machine...

[@doryld]

kinomoto chan totally will! listen out 😊

[@strawberryqueen0382]

Me if I meet the Doctor Doctor:This Tardis can take you to ANYWHERE through space and time what do you wanna do? Explore the galaxy? Meet your grandkids. Me:Nope I wanna used this to watch all my favorite plays with the original cast.

[@cloboba143]

The OBC is obviously amazing, but hey, I saw the UK cast in Dublin this August and holy cow, they were outstanding. Don't wait around if you know you can't see the original cast; if there's a production on near you then go for it! It's worth seeing and it's almost refreshing to hear some new voices and talents.

[@majorearl12]

For anyone coming back to this. Wicked the movie definetly honored this classic.

[@aggie5668]

FRRRRR.

[@seamarie3111]

Ariana Grande as Galinda/Glinda in this scene was hilarious and delightful; I thoroughly enjoyed myself! The movie made me so wish I could have seen the original play, though! One of those rare few movies that was over before I ever realized it!

[@AHop0211]

Nope.

[@Bloooblo]

Not with that mask resonance 😢

[@AG-tw9cu]

Laarrr❤

[@samanthablaisdell2149]

"Don't make me laugh! They were POPULAR!" I love how she says it! it's funny and cute😂

[@Yuggi13]

The please 🙂🤚 as well 😂

[@rhubarbd2003]

Isn’t it perfect?!

[@coloraturaElise]

Every single thing Cheno does is funny and cute, because it's who she is. That's why, when you see others doing this rule, it just doesn't ring true, there's something missing.....there always is. Chenoweth is a comic genius!

[@Strawberry_Kow]

1:30

[@krystalharwood6359]

she is better than the black lady they had at the concert. dont remember her name though

[@sophovot5079]

Aaaah Idina is so cute in this one, I love her reactions

[@lilyhinterberger5755]

Sophovot there is Steven universe version

[@MatmMactan]

Lily BUNNY yea and its a hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lilyhinterberger5755]

Matm Mactan true. 😁

[@carolinenuzum2772]

I know I love it!!

[@xposjii]

same I would very probably die for her 😅

[@franss7554]

Do people even realize how she has to have such core strength for the vocal placement she does in this song and runs around and be cutesy and joyful without going off key. What a wonderful talent. Broadway singers are built different

[@TheRoger2244]

1:02 you can hear it here and her little “yeah” cuz she tripped haha

[@ameero9146]

Yoy!

[@AiyanaWolfe]

oh my god these two are perfect

[@honeybee4738]

Aiyana Land Indeed! Sorry I'm late

[@winged_cat_4571]

Agreed

[@alexandragehl8396]

agreed

[@twedsta0559]

Aiyana Land m

[@samanthavictoria3308]

Aiyana Land well DUH

[@amadeusamwater]

Note: Both Kristen and Idina are Tony Award winners. Two veteran Broadway professionals.

[@baylinkdashyt]

They are. Idina took Best Actress for this show, which sort of disappointed me... until the first time I saw the show. (No, not on Broadway.) Then I got it.

[@dianamarinho4293]

And both were on Glee, amazing huh?🤭

[@dbrel]

Uh… duh??

[@davidholland4489]

@@dbrel too stupid to understand the significance of this comment

[@LettingGo757]

Soooo 😂 that's googleable

[@starryeyez111]

what people need to understand about kristen chenoweth is that she is a world class opera singer who transitioned FLAWLESSLY to musical theater. she was literally on track to be one of the biggest opera stars in the ~world~, and then decided she wanted to do MT. and to this day I have yet to hear another vocalist straddle both styles so impeccably well as she does. while also managing to bring such charm, heart, and wit to everything she does. she is a MASTER of her instrument and no one could ever do what she does the way she does it. end rant.

[@jjju3]

Ok BUT I never watched wicked but, this randomly got stuck in my head out of absolutely nowhere, like I don't even remember ever listening to it?????? _Wicked litterally haunts me_

[@originalname8513]

Maybe because of Mika and ariana grande 😅.. popular song is based on this part

[@sapphire5948]

It a great musical you must watch it

[@user-xm1wn5ms9j]

Same-

[@georgialaganiere4532]

it’s it used to be a popular (hehe) song on musically before it became tik tok

[@ceceliam6967]

tiktok

[@jboao]

I really wish they had this on dvd, with the original cast.

[@baylinkdashyt]

And this clip, right here, is the evidence that this is *possible*. I continue to refuse to believe that they don't have *full coverage* of the entire show, 1080p or better, in a vault somewhere in Manhattan. Someone simply has to convince Marc Platt to do it.

[@bam9480]

we’re short of so many broadway shows 😭

[@lyndafall8818]

Yes please

[@theatre9841]

Omg yes 😭

[@Teddy-iv2sc]

@@theatre9841 there is an official proshot stored in some great library in NYC from what I remember, but you need paid permission to view.

[@maxsalit3478]

Chenoweth has such a unique vocal quality. The fact that she can sing with such strength while moving around is so impressive. Love her!

[@miiimuu622]

The fact that I can't pay money for even a dvd of this is a crime against theatre. What a brilliant performance.

[@bellaknightR597]

Ikr I want to see Wicked but only with this cast, I love Kristin! I couldn’t see it at the time because I didn't know it existed because I was like five

[@interdimensional3563]

It was amazing live. I called immediately after to purchase a recording and they don't sell them. I was bummed.

[@SlytherinSwiftie]

Well I mean it won’t be this cast obviously but the movie (part 1) come out November 22 and I literally can’t wait 😊🤗😄

[@JayPaul010]

You are not alone I remember when it first came out wanting to see it so bad. But I was a child and my folks were unable to make it happen.I wasn’t able to see live until 2021 but by then the OG cast had stopped performing. Love it anyway

[@BritneyHIAM]

@@SlytherinSwiftie the homewrecker is in it though unfortunately so none of us will be watching

[@itsnebi9903]

Barbie and Gamora: The musical

[@chillybin7770]

Blue Raven noice

[@dannyvalentin6387]

Ily

[@dannamikaellasiago9821]

Yes

[@miriamponlatetera4611]

🤗

[@NoName-lm2or]

Lol

[@onyx9857]

She made “popular” a 10 syllable word and i love it.

[@SolanersRevengee]

10?? Lmao where you get that from

[@renzo7443]

Do we know what syllables are

[@SolanersRevengee]

@@renzo7443 yes we do and that is not 10 tf

[@renzo7443]

@@SolanersRevengee exactly lmao😭

[@khoado1999]

@@SolanersRevengeeit’s sarcasm…

[@monster4lyfeniggs]

I will never get over how much Lea Michele looks like Idina edit: the two people in this video are Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, not Lea Michele

[@broadwayday6825]

yeah. do you watch glee? Guessing you do.

[@amyclarke41]

liked lea !😍

[@JanAmonElpagoyoshi1118]

Good thing idina was casted as her mother. In glee.

[@warmonger12z]

The mark of a good casting director - they spotted the uncanny resemblance between Lea Michele and Idina Menzel (seriously, you could be forgiven for thinking they really were related!) The only other piece of casting in a similar context (establishing a familial relation) that even comes close was the casting of Robert Wagner as Anthony DiNozzo Senior on NCIS; there is more than a passing resemblance between him and Michael Weatherly (DiNozzo Jnr)

[@jsneydhusndbjejsheb4114]

Jackie Diaz she is

[@bashbashbashu]

I love how she makes Glinda real. I mean all the actresses after her make her some sort of a caricature, acting this scene out like a toddler who's hyper on juice and a dash of ecstasy because why not.

[@carlieallred1428]

So true. It's like a contest to be as weird as possible, and it's not even funny for the audience to watch it anymore. My husband and I watched the touring company about five years ago, and he didn't get it. He was like, "So, this song is supposed to be funny? Why is Glinda not acting like herself?"

[@bashbashbashu]

@@carlieallred1428 it was funny when the first few glindas went their own way to make her hilarious like alli mauzey, but a lot of the subsequent glindas dont have comedic timing so it falls flat and looks entirely childish. Every glinda now makes this number into a how can I convince the audience I didnt grow up and still get high off of sugar.

[@rafaelyaguaro2842]

I read it on somewhere else here on KZbin but after reading it a couple of times they’re right: The problem with the Glinda’s after Kristin is simple, the part it’s SO right on her, that every actress after is trying to play Kristin playing Glinda and it’s falls short because no one can’t do Kristin. They sing the part good but the acting it’s just not there

[@bashbashbashu]

@@rafaelyaguaro2842 They do a more caricature version of Kristen's nuanced and subtle comedic take that it's almost laughable

[@ghoticloljta]

wicked teaser trailer out now

[@tubahuman6433]

I love how Indina smiles during the song. The subtle way she portrays Elphaba starting to find Galinda’s antics endearing is just chefs kiss. The og cast will always be my favorite

[@misslaflam33]

I forget they were like whole important characters in glee April Rhodes & Rachel's Mom Shelby

[@that_orange_hat]

Wavy Miyah ok i just started Glee so please no spoilers but I thought Rachel had 2 dads

[@hindoyahaider88hind1]

@@that_orange_hat she's her biological mother sorry for the spoiler

[@Rose-od6ci]

wasn't she also vocal adrenaline's coach? or am i dumb?

[@whatisthis9180]

Rose yes

[@taylormiller5849]

Hahah yessss

[@888pil]

love these two so much! kristin chenoweth is so likeable and funny when she performs

[@broadwaybrook2319]

I agree! (Kristin Chenoweth) She has me cracking up when I watch this

[@AnastasiaDevana]

She’s likable and funny in person too!

[@bretts9373]

After watching the movie, I can NOT get enough of Wicked. I think I've watched this clip upwards of 30x. Kristin Chenoweth was BORN to play Glinda.

[@whenraindropsfall]

1000 ari is alright but she couldn't do it like kirsten's vocals

[@emilylatte6626]

Kristin’s voice is so beautiful, especially her vibrato! She’s so unique as well!

[@melaniekratz7593]

Elphaba is such a good sport XD, I mean she's just laughing at how excited Glinda is getting and I love it lol

[@scarlett1731]

ikr 🦗🦟🦗

[@jorgegodoy6824]

1:30 that is so perfect delivered

[@talibhussain5357]

Ariana did it differently 🥲

[@lol-ot4pn]

@@talibhussain5357Better imo.

[@Luenkun]

Can't remember this from Guardians of the Galaxy

[@zafea9918]

Maybe this is before Nebula turns blue..🤔

[@NicholeSnickers23]

Yo...........nice.

[@johncapada5076]

HAHAHAHA

[@lexxidexxi8961]

Yeah, can’t remember

[@lexxidexxi8961]

Crystal Z ohh yeah

[@ToriEnglishArtsandPaws]

Gah! These two are theatre goals! wish I could've seen them together like this 💜💚💜💚

[@frankroppolo1305]

Victory Joy it was absolutely AMAZING! I got to go back stage and meet them after the show and it was so awesome!!!! Once in a lifetime experience for sure!

[@katmills3978]

I miss the original cast so much. I live in OK and attended the same school as the OG Glenda (for those that don’t her actual name). She still pops in when the show travels to the Civic center and even to teach classes. Great woman!

[@cameron7191]

Kristi(n) stood out even in high school. We had some very good singers in choir and the spring musicals. But she was on a different level.

[@sarinamaloy]

Is this what Ariana Grande's and MIKA's was a spoof of? I love Wicked but I've never noticed!

[@joshuajonesdodkin7837]

+miraculous ladybug yeah :) was the same with me, never connected the two songs, although its so obvious now

[@gissellesalazar8654]

+miraculous ladybug TRUEEE

[@kathyily5440]

I was just thinking that

[@megw4475]

sarina / eleven when she goes 'popular, I know about popular' I always go into Mika and Ariana's song

[@caitlinpayne4029]

Yes it is MIKA got permission to change it.

[@johnlewinski6359]

ALWAYS THE BEST VERSION!! KRISTIN IS ALWAYS FANTASTIC AND HAS CHARM

[@jungkooksduality_87]

Sa ariana movie is a remake??

[@johnlewinski6359]

@@jungkooksduality_87 Yep. It won't be the same.

[@cupidli3d]

@@jungkooksduality_87calling it ariana movie is actually wild

[@valerienagle7065]

This is amazing. It is even more amazing after seeing the movie clips, because they commanded this stage without any stunts or special effects and it is brilliant.

[@Kinochan28]

1:32 it cracks me everytime hahaha

[@edehlynecolanggo6954]

Hd

[@saintcasifer]

It so adorable!!!! I'm annoying the shit out of my sister because I turn volume up all the way and just play it over and over again! Thank you for the stamp!

[@broadwaybrook2319]

(1:32) Yeah, and Elphaba's all like, "You're crazy!"

[@emmymchuyt9727]

*p l e a s e*

[@newelizad4776]

I know others great actresses played Elphaba and Glinda but these two are my favs.

[@emilynuttall3135]

NewElizaD Kara Lindsey is probably the best since the original.

[@matthewdowd7889]

@1:21 amazing... she goes from the lipstick-applying "to think" to an "of" that showcases years of training and unfathomable God-given talent... all encapsulated in a single syllable

[@joynotjoyce9400]

I know this sounds silly but it’s just utterly amazing how they don’t even miss *a beat.* Someday, I want to work on Broadway. (I’m 13) In my drama lessons I’m confident in acting and always get my lines on point and that includes my singing but I dance like a mammoth with 4 left feet 😔 This is my favourite musical by far but I’m gonna need to practice tremendously hard if I’m gonna top the level of that. Wish me luck plz Edit! Nobody is gonna see this but Okay wtf. It’s literally been 3 years since I’ve commented this and looking back it’s kinda cringe lmfao. But honestly, thank you so much for the support!!! I’ve read through every single one of them and I’m kinda tearing up lol. For those of you who want an update; I’m 16 now. Results day for my GCSEs is in a week and guess what…I GOT A PLACE IN DRAMA COLLEGE. Bro I feel like my dreams are coming true rn and the love and reassurance from u guys really helped. Again, thank you guys so so much and I wish each and every one of u a good life. Another update: I passed my GCSE’s!!!!! Love, Joy

[@Dibxmonkey]

You sound like you already know your weaknesses! Its better than thinking you have none. Keep working at it, I hope you never give up!

[@Blicky-SB]

if you get into Julliard you'll be fine

[@aymeerobinson3203]

Joy Not Joyce I can dance and act but my singing sounds like a dying donkey! It just wanna be a good singer!

[@averybeeman456]

I hope to see you there one day!

[@hayleymarse2853]

Take some dance classes! It will help a lot!

[@thellamacorn8902]

Can we just appreciate how amazing her voice is?!?

[@cmoyum]

This is sooo enjoyable to watch...I've seen others but I really love the voice of Kristin. It match perfectly the song with her animated unique voice.

[@robcampbell3235]

I think it was built for her. Amazing performace.

[@amandamarie740]

I feel like Kirsten is so great in this role bc she loves it so much. I feel like you even see in her acting in shows her heart is broadway.

[@TraceyMak1]

Kristin Chenoweth cannot be matched! Great look, great humor, the unique vocal style, she is just an amazing singer and actress. I love her in everything she is! Idina can sing these notes that are so hard for others to follow! She is the spirit of Elphaba!

[@ELalaEm]

11 years has passed and I still memorized the lyrics perfectly

[@PapillonOne]

Love this song and it is so adorable the way Chenoweth performed it! She is such a wonderful actress!

[@sophieren1125]

I can only say that I want the original cast to be back in when they make the movie. I know there's concerns for aging and how their voice changed but I want a second chance to see that chemistry!

[@robcampbell3235]

Well theyre in there... Cute movie, great production. Would i rather 7 rows up center for the OBC performance? .... Abso freakin lutely!

[@hilzenwing]

Disney should take a page from Jon Chu on how to reinterpret a musical number for all of their live action films. I wish Wicked get all the flowers it truly deserve this award season !

[@judiciousjayel]

Yeah. He understood the assignment so much!

[@alexbrettw]

Disney live action films are soulless

[@madisonlewe1057]

I love how they’re both just laughing throughout the performance. You can tell they really had fun with it

[@gertrudepalicte3610]

Great cast! Imagining Tina Fey and Amy Poehler lol

[@sleeplessbeauty86]

Gertrude Palicte I need this to happen now lol

[@kasieleung61]

Gertrude Palicte I

[@Jimmybarashkov]

Yessssssssss

[@nimo3086]

I watched a movie in 2024. I knew they were both famous singer, but I was wondering why they were in this movie and I came across this video. What a great cameo appearance. It's touching.

[@speeeee35]

I graduated HS in 2004, and on my graduation day, my parents surprised me after the ceremony that we were going straight to the theater district to have lunch at a nice place and then straight to see this show... yes... with this cast! I can remember the first time I saw Kristin Chenowith on TV a few years later on seriously a commercial or something, “mom that’s the girl we saw in Wicked! Glinda!” She and Indina were so electric, you truly couldn’t look away. Of course, in the years after they both rose to huge (deserved) success, and as anyone who’s seen someone kill it live on broadway & left thinking, “man they’re really gonna be a big star if they want to go on from theater”.... it’s soooo cool when you see them on tv, etc. Same as when I saw Jeremy Jordan in Newsies and then in movies. So cool! As you probably guessed, I’m a native New Yorker, have seen an INSANE amount of shows... and these two were definitely on another level. The show was just phenomenal.

[@sawyerxx1975]

0:36 is my favorite part, she smiles so widely and she looks so cute!

[@nikogirlneko9295]

I was able to see these two live when I was younger, and to this day I still love this song and this musical!

[@Kuajajak]

진짜 이 캐스트가 레전드인거같음 이 짤막한 영상이라도 볼수있어서 존나감사

[@lauitucomp]

There's never gonna be a better pair for these characters than them. Their chemistry, attitude, range is irreplaceable.

[@JeSuisFrancis36]

That's Adele Dazeem!!

[@YayaNantou]

It's Idina Menzel.

[@JeSuisFrancis36]

YayaNantou Well, you don't get the joke

[@YayaNantou]

Ah, sorry then!

[@petekemp5479]

YayaNantou To fill you in, Travolta introduced Idina as Adele Dazeem

[@Bluetyhole]

YayaNantou its because at the oscars a guy that was presenting her said her name wrong and said Adele Dazeem!

[@averybrooks8537]

Aw, it’s Shelby Corcoran and April Rhodes.

[@acrolou1236]

Omg that’s the only reason I recognized either of them😂

[@LittleMissMusicals_26]

Lol

[@Wilhelmbackerrwbaker]

Omg lmao 😂

[@bryanumback5283]

Thanks to Glee is why I know they exist! And how wonderful they are!!!

[@yoo1195]

That's the comment I was looking for.

[@melaniexaviera]

The way they both played equally amazing numbers in Glee as well! Two divas 🤩

[@ruarikelsey1793]

THIS is how you perform Glinda 👌 had to come here to heal after watching the movie 😂 which is, otherwise, incredible.

[@CuriousRock]

Glinda should have some quirkiness

[@lyrialzander]

I love Kristen Chenowith, she brings the down home charm to Glinda.

[@Young4eva121]

Ah yes! ❤

[@audriiiiroberts3030]

Goodness, Ari did her very best and she did amazing in the movie! 💗💗 but this, *this* could never be matched 💝

[@starryeyez111]

never !

[@alphacrow2190]

The best duo for the original cast. I wish they do an anniversary celebration performance with the very original cast from opening night! That would be a show I want to watch!

[@mariafernandavelazquez659]

The best thing about this are Idina's facial expressions

[@Youokhun]

I remember seeing this live in New York, still my favourite live theatre performance ever. The new generation will think of the movie but the impact this theatre show had at the time was something amazing. As is most things pre social media I guess!

[@hi.2755]

I just love the way she says "popular"

[@DoctorWhim]

Ahhhhh I love Kristin and Idina together

[@justaweirdkid2950]

What i love about this clip is if you've never seen Wicked or even heard of it, this one clip automatically gives you an easy realization on who their characters are and how they act. This key thing is what movies now lack

[@pervysage4934]

Chenoweth's vocal gymnastics here is absolutely fantastic. she nailed it

[@natashadixon8470]

My fave line in the whole show was when they were doing the number about writing home to their parents, and Glinda is talking about all of Elphaba's traits, while Elphaba simply looks deadpan at the audience and says: "Blonde."

[@pixiebebe]

I will never forget my singing teacher showing me this very performance years ago as I was learning it. She was telling me to not be so afraid to let go and truly sing my heart out. She tragically passed away a few years ago and I just have been thinking about her so much with the movie coming out soon- she would’ve been over the moon with excitement.. I wish she was here to see it :(

[@TheSassyCigarette]

0:43 "there's nobody wiser, not when it comes to popular. I know about popular" the FACE chenowith puts on for that and how serious she sounds saying she knows about popular HILARIOUS! I have never seen wicked but this is just PERFECTION

[@hannahm.9881]

That's my favorite moment 🤣

[@KandeShack]

I was so lucky to see the original Broadway cast. Still one of my very most favorite shows!

[@takemahoward9951]

She killed that ...ate it up left no crumbs 🫰🏾

[@jennalaurent5179]

I used to play this every single day. The memories.

[@Callsign_Kishin]

You know that trope of the girl who takes off her glasses and lets out her braided hair and everyone finally notices how beautiful she is? Yeah, Even with her hair braided and glasses, Idina Menzel is still beautiful. They’re not fooling anyone. 😂

[@MLMLW]

I saw the broadway show in NYC in 2005 during the week of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and I've seen the movie twice. Loved it all!! ❤

[@jaclynferreira3595]

I wish I had the privilege to see these two live on stage together 😭 what an iconic duo!

[@toriwilliams4869]

I just can't get enough of watching the original cast performing. They're all SO great!! B-)

[@anacarolinam7603]

went to see wicked ten years ago and loved it, the lives perfomances just pack so much energy and nobody does it like Kristin.

[@4175flav]

Can yall go ahead and cut a deal and release the original cast show of Wicked to streaming. Let the movie have its time to shine but release the show so that everyone can see what the original cast did. I know it’s special and one of those you had to be there moments but it would be great and fans can learn more about the OG cast. We know yall have the footage!!😫

[@FromTerabithia]

I agree. Saw the movie without seeing the play. Now I want to see the original cast 😢

[@MarianM-mn]

That's is stunning. They were singing on the stage. Movie is great but it's recorded corrected and made perfect. Live performance is more difficult and shows proper talent. I love the songs.

[@tjquest5094]

Saw Wicked at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. LOUIS this weekend and I cannot stop singing this song.

[@caddyxit]

Anyone here after seeing Ariana singing popular in the wicked trailer?

[@iqxeen]

me

[@samvante]

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@gregap8282]

Funny that Ariana sang a version of this song years ago with Mika.

[@mahdireza5695]

It was actually HEAVENLY and it was 2 seconds....

[@mahdireza5695]

​LITERALLY!! NO ONE talks about this??? I'm glad she gets to sing it again lol.

[@aziswrld]

Saw the movie now I’m in love with wicked

[@anonymousdancers9652]

Man. Best performance. My mom and I were there one of the nights. They’re so dynamic.

[@linzainib7441]

Maleficent is trying to make Elsa popular, one is good and one is hard to get good

[@verityjude2269]

Alina Shaukat omg 😂

[@bellalalala3327]

WAIT SO IT *IS* THE MALEFICIENT FROM DESCENDANTS

[@melinasavin4401]

@@bellalalala3327 yea it is lol

[@RJB88525]

Thanks for reminding people the OG is still goat

[@Natasha_and_Pup]

The "dont make me laugh" part was sooo cute!

[@queen-elsa-arendelle]

It's not easy being green. Or having a French side braid for that matter.

[@woohooboy]

For those who were wondering: Plans to make "Wicked" into a movie were being discussed as early as 2005 but for various reasons it never got beyond development stage. By 2013 (ten years after it debut on stage), both Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth publicly said that they would be unlikely to be offered the roles they created due to their age (at that time, both women were in their 40's). In 2016, Universal gave approval to go ahead with the film however by 2018, the studio decided to halt progress on the development of the movie in favor of "Cats". The failure of that film at the box office and the pandemic of 2020 pushed "Wicked" further back as Universal were not willing to commit to another high budget musical given the unsuccessful turnouts of other stage adaptations such as "West Side Story", "In the Heights" and "Dear Evan Hansen" which all underperformed at the box office.

[@OzmaPastorius]

The film rights have actually been in circulation since the 90s. Talks for adapting the musical began in 2005.

[@woohooboy]

@@OzmaPastorius - That's what I was referring to. Turning the stage musical into a movie musical. The talks began in 2005.

[@DeejKelley]

I love the natural chemistry between these two. It looks like they are actually having fun playing around with this song in front of the audience.

[@misterniceguy429]

This broadway show is phenomenal, but it can never top the most beloved and most iconic broadway show “Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me.”

[@hannahm.9881]

🤣

[@real_lampcap]

Kristin and Idina will always be in my heart. I love them both so much.

[@neptune_5016]

I absolutely love this song. This whole entire play is amazing I just watched it yesterday and it was so good

[@yoshilu7451]

Commenting from 2024, it's fantastic that these two got a cameo in the film just released and retained this exact energy 😂

[@aliceeve6421]

Kristin will forever be my favorite Glinda. Love that her voice sounded quirky in a way thats childlike with a hint of snark but you could tell she is good hearted. She would make a great live action Lottie if they created a live action The princess and the frog but ik shes abit old for that now

[@haydenwesterfield]

Perfectly casted and played (also well writen). Thunder strikes. Iconic.

[@gcart8534]

The look she gives when she says "I know about popular" Is just giving.

[@C9MERON]

Very thankful to be able to say I saw this on broadway while on vacation before I started high school. And now I’m 25, so excited to see it at the theater 😭

[@samoyedhugger]

I went to this show years ago as a kid, I’m so happy I went and I kept all the posters and stuff they give to you. Super memorable moment in my childhood!

[@dandrewilcox]

Here after they announced the new Glinda and Elphaba for the movie Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!! very excited

[@earlfrancis309]

Can't wait for Ari to do this! But how do we unhear popular song 😹

[@raymondmendez6530]

Have you heard already?