Wicked Glinda Comparison- Popular

I got videos/audios of different renditions of Popular so we can compare. None of the footage belongs to me. I own nothing. Thanks for watching!

[@paulinahormizda]

Timestamps if you love them like me. 0:00 Kristin Chenoweth - Original Broadway Cast 0:55 Jennifer Laura Thompson - Broadway 2004 1:48 Laura Bell Bundy - S/B Glinda 2004 2:45 Kendra Kassebaum - First National Tour 2005 3:36 Megan Hilty - Broadway 2005, Los Angeles 2007 4:26 Kate Reinders - Chicago and Broadway 2006 5:19 Annaleigh Ashford - Broadway 2007, Chicago 2008 6:12 Dianne Pilkington - West End 2007 7:07 Miyuki Numao - Japan 2008 8:02 Lucy Scherer - Germany 2007 8:58 Lucy Durack - Melbourne 2008 9:54 Ali Mauzey - Broadway 2008, 2013 and San Francisco - 2010 10:47 Louise Dearman - West End 2011 11:42 Jung Sun Ah - Korea 2013, 2016, 2021 12:36 Kim Bo Kyung - Korea 2013 13:33 Cecilia de la Cueva - Mexico 2013 14:24 Jenni Barber - Broadway 2014 15:16 Kara Lindsay - Broadway 2014, 2017 16:10 Lea Michele and Chris Colfer - Glee 2015 17:11 Fabi Bang - Brazil 2016 18:04 Ivy - Korea 2016 18:56 Katie Rose Clarke - Broadway 2018 19:50 Gina Claire Mason - 2nd National Tour 2017, Broadway 2019 - present at time of this video's release 20:45 Helen Woolf - West End 2019 - present at time of this video's release 21:41 Brittney Johnson - S/B Glinda 2020 - present at time of this video's release

[@dominionsilas2227]

Thank you!

[@theyluvtwoset.13]

Current Glinda is Kate Rockwell if y'all are wondering

[@eunkyu]

❤

[@kyramcgee6631]

I love how broadway Glindas get more and more unhinged as the years go on

[@lewism1847]

Yes!!! Personally I think… Glinda went off the rails COMPLETELY with Alli Mauzey and Kara Lindsay 😂

[@amyoutube494]

This is so true Glinda gets more and more and more manic w/every staging

[@Lukewylde258]

It’s gaaaaaaalinda 😂

[@bwabwa8810]

Actually Brittney Johnson (current Glenda) is pretty melow compared to a few others, but I do see what you mean. I absolutely love the craziness.

[@kosmicsoundz]

frr jenni barber was so funny with her performance

[@kennedy78]

Kristen will always be the best but I’m actually a fan of how Jenni Barber did it!! I think there’s something in her voice that’s so unique for the character! Her facials crack me up too 😂

[@gfalconi]

She's my favorite glinda

[@HikariTheGardevoir]

Omg she totally killed it! Ali Mauzey was my other favourite (aside from Kristin of course). They both did the physical comedy really well😂

[@Grace-tj4kt]

Omg same I saw it on Broadway when she was Glinda

[@justjenna4066]

I'm Biss to Kristen bc that's who performed when I saw it, but they're all very good

[@annepederson8468]

I love Kristen, but when you compare her version here to the others, she doesn't seem to having as much fun.

[@shiningyoonie]

Kristin's "awfully long way to go" was the best and the most naturally funny haha

[@antonetteallen2194]

She will ALWAYS get my vote!

[@agentkelli93]

I agree!

[@wyssaddi]

i feel like jenni barbers is a very very close second

[@andreaamarillo8684]

I love how in all of them the actress playing Elphaba is trying not to laugh

[@kea2613]

Ikr cute

[@railenherman6482]

I love how every actress after Kristen makes Glinda their own.

[@theyluvtwoset.13]

The touring Glinda's also made it their own!

[@lonelypotato6175]

Ali Mauzey’s is such a refreshing Glinda for me. so bubbly, unhinged, and unserious. she stands out for me. absolutely love it!

[@MarieRossiter]

I saw her on one or the National tours and she is one of my favorite Glindas--and she performed with my favorite Elphaba, Marcie Dodd. Incredible pair!

[@cutiekika]

So cool to know Laura Bell Bundy did it! Totally fits with Elle! Also cool she was an understudy for Glinda and Annaleigh was for Elle!

[@sorrynotsorry6]

Yeah it is!

[@carolinak5169]

And the actress who played Margot in legally blonde is also In here!! (Annaleigha ahsford)

[@theyluvtwoset.13]

@@carolinak5169And she's my favorite Glinda other than Kristin Chenoweth

[@zubinsedghibassguitar]

@@sorrynotsorry6there was another one of these in australia recently! I think you should find a video of it bc it was NEARLY acurate by the first musical 😅

[@klosux]

@@carolinak5169 omg i knew i recognized her shes gooood

[@vicentehizon6202]

Fabi Bang (Brazil Glinda) managed to be more unhinged in the recent non-replica of Wicked from last year. From doing "Desafio da Cuca" towards the climax of the song, to several references to the then-recent _Barbie_ movie.

[@Farhana-tb8mq]

I love how the Brazilian performance ends with the audience member shrieking at 18:02, you can tell she loved the performance haha I think fabi bang's version is my favourite for the energy alone

[@lyllomyhhyuuga8423]

We from Brazil were happy with that! 🇧🇷

[@WanderyenErin]

Fabi Bang is truly amazing

[@Dani70912]

Fabi Bang is amazing! I guess only Brazilians can catch all the layers in Fabi's performance. There is a version of popular from July 2023 (a non-official version) that is everything. If you want to have a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4qYm5iCpcpgkJo&ab_channel=PortalFama

[@denisegabriellesg]

we really love her

[@Yakon3Reborn]

Ali Mauzey absolutely kills it in the acting aspect. She makes it so fun!

[@flamethrow868]

exactly! You can feel Glinda's ADHD with Ali Mauzey LMAO

[@yourangel_cerys]

I saw wicked when Ali was Glinda

[@hayleeofthevalley]

Genuinely enjoyed her the most

[@danb4282]

Megan Hilty’s voice is AMAZING. I don’t think non-singers realise how hard those transitions from belt to very breathy, high nasal singing are, and she makes it look EFFORTLESS

[@eflat_music]

felt the same way. It's like her voice was only using 30% power and was dying to sing out more, somehow.

[@MissMoontree]

Love how Kim Bo Kyung just throws Elphaba away so suddenly!

[@TristanandIsolt]

I think what Makes Kristin the best Galinda is she has always been a sensational comic actress. Others may sing it as well or possibly better, but the timing that Popular takes is everything and Kristin has it.

[@representationmetaphorique]

I love Jung Sun Ah’s energy !!

[@catharinaoliveira2473]

Fabi Bang kills it in 2016 and 2023. Love her ❤

[@miguelpereira8581]

YEAAAH!!!

[@whitemagehealing8126]

So cool to see other languages!

[@raquelDRS5936]

I Know ( Whispering) Spetially in Spanish (my Language) in The mexican version of "Wicked"

[@hayleyoh]

13:48 they did this elphaba SO dirty with that lace front

[@yellayella.]

Was looking for this comment 😅😂

[@omgeeash]

YO IT MADE MY JAW DROP

[@swagmeister5323]

Ali Mauzey is really good- her voice isn’t overly annoying and tinny, and she has a wonderful understanding of the comic personality of the character. very lovely to watch and listen to.

[@RazorRevenge]

I love the Korean versions though I’m curious as to how it’s translated and what lyrics might be different in another language as compared to translating it one for one. Like in the Korean versions the “right now” instead of “instead of dreary who you were, well are”

[@sorrynotsorry6]

The literal translation is “Popular, because of me you’ll be popular. Let’s make lots good (status) friends and some new slang. Let’s start as soon as possible ‘cause we’ve got a long road to go. Please don’t feel bad about my honest analysis and advice and just follow along. I’ve decided that I wanna be your friend. There’s no one like me anywhere. I major in popular, I minor in popular. I’ll make you forget your dark and dreary past right now! With my help, you’re now popular”

[@dianason1428]

In songs the lyrics' syllables and how they fit into the melody is especially important in the Korean language because our pronunciation and writing system focuses a lot on splitting up syllables.(But in general lyric translations for performances can never be one on one accurate lol)Also it is common in korean musicals to incorporate new english lyrics into the translated versions for a smoother representation of the original!

[@LumaLena23]

I love Jung Sun Ah!! She has so much energy it's just amazing

[@xavierbrown8844]

OMG same and how Elpheba went along with it and made each motion and action larger!

[@itzrainbowdragon]

It's always interesting how differently characters can be portrayed and still be good each time. I think the different actresses/actors changing up the character is what keeps the show from getting boring if you were see them several times. Some people complain that it's different but I absolutely love it!

[@himieeee]

Fabi Bang is really good in the 016 one, but the 2023 one is AMAZING. Loved Kim Bo Kyung Too

[@stormbob]

Kendra for the acting, Alli for the sheer unhinged madness that sort of became the blueprint for every Glinda that came after her.

[@courtneyprobasco4912]

Ali Muazy is literally my favorite and her role in crybaby is so perfect😭

[@gwendolynrice4271]

My fav is still Kirsten. They are all sooo talented tho

[@gwendolynrice4271]

Kristen*

[@itsworkinprogress]

She has the voice AND is very funny

[@danilonascimento9901]

THE BRAZILIAN ONE WITH THE CLAPPING HANDS - I LIIIIIIIIIIVE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheWernecklucas]

Fabi Bang is truly one of the best Galindas ever. I love her! ❤

[@raquelDRS5936]

My Top: 1. Annaleigh Ashford 2. Kristine Chenowith 3. Cecilia de la Cueva ( mexican Glinda/ my Country ) 4. Luci Scherer 5. Lucy Durack 6. Kara Lindsay 7. Fabi Bang

[@carolbuzelim]

Glinda is really funny during popular but elphie's expressions give me so much

[@SleepySoul..]

I was lucky to see Kristin as Glenda when the show first came out. Absolutely captivating!

[@fruitlion8]

I'm looking for a clip of the Glinda who yells "LIKE ME!" so loudly it makes Elph's actress jump :)

[@fruitlion8]

Aha found it! It was Megan yelling it and making Elph break character xD kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbKgHp-ps6ngpI

[@sims2lovealot]

Megan hilty perhaps?

[@philp3512]

Megan Hilty and Kristin Chenowith by far!!! So amazing, and funny! I did like the Korean cast too.

[@ajir7925]

I think what makes Kristin’s so compelling and clear is her breath control and specific choices. This song is so challenging to sing and commit to and move with- so sometimes I think the labored breathing takes away from Glinda’s sense of security in herself. She’s preppy and flamboyant, yes- and she moves with grace and swiftness. All of these women are fantastic. And I do love to see, hear, and feel all of the different renditions of Glinda that introduce new layers/nuances/characteristics that audiences haven’t thought of before or expected. Excitement rises and falls so differently in each body, and this is one hell of a role!!! They’re fabulous. And Kristin originating the role for others to continue to flourish in it has created such a beautiful garden. So excited for the movie ❤️

[@TToTheTrist]

Kara Lindsay's, "I know about popular" is my favorite rendition, but they are all amazing women.

[@dominionsilas2227]

I was looking for this comment! Her dude popular flex has me in stitches lol 😂

[@KlausRosenberg-et2xv]

I love how faithful they are to the costumes and the pose and locations of the characters!

[@atraxrobustus4452]

i don’t think anyone could ever beat kristen, i think she could still play that part perfectly to this day, the mannerisms and everything are just so perfect 🤣

[@TristanandIsolt]

It's her comic timing that makes this song hit home.

[@bwabwa8810]

I saw Wicked twice on Broadway: 2018 and 2021. I really liked the high-pitched hilarity of Glenda in the 2018 version. 2021 version wasn't bad. She just wasn't as outrageous.

[@iminlovewithmusicalsslay7450]

9:55 she plays glinda so well!!

[@acemusic_va]

I really like the different language ones and how they adapt it

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

I love this video!! As beautifully defined as Galinda was by the outstanding Kristin Chenoweth, it’s awesome to see how each actress put her own little spin to build on that! I saw Megan Hilty perform live with The Seattle Men’s Chorus and after each song she did, she did a little chuckle which endeared me to her. When I read she had played Galinda, I thought “Yeah, I can see how she’d be perfect in that role!”

[@Violentginger]

This isn’t the best Gina can sing I saw her live last month for my birthday. She’s truly amazing!!!

[@babybbbb]

I really enjoyed seeing and hearing this in other languages too. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Yidaeho]

for me, Ali Mauzey is THE REAL GLINDA~~~~~~!!!

[@kanaualeatorio3646]

Kristin, Ali Mauzey and Fabi from Brazil! Perfect!💖😂😂😂

[@nat2047]

the fabi bang clip looks like watching a glowing, heavenly ethereal being 😂

[@anonymoususer2271]

14:24 HER ENERGY

[@kickrocksmaybe]

Dang Lucy Scherer’s voice is so crispy, it tickled my brain and I dont even know German.

[@thomasmadden6139]

Jung Sun Ah in the Korean productions is super fun. Kristen is the best obvs.

[@sarahvenable4710]

Wait! Miss Jenn from HSMTMTS was Glinda? That actually makes sense.

[@daveburchall2887]

Love the English accents from the west end Glindas

[@brycesusong6307]

I dont

[@jinhittrades8598]

the korean version was so over the top but i love it

[@madnessintomagic]

Wow. This was fascinating. Not what I expected.

[@bobaTJ]

Kim Bo Kyung's American pronunciation is amazing!

[@Animeshelly0120]

I AM FEELIJG THE KOREAN ONES SO MUCH

[@cocomo3141]

They was hitting!!!!!

[@dominionsilas2227]

Amazing compilation by some amazing women! How the Elphabas stay in character is a testament to great acting tbh, I'm in tears laughing 😂

[@LunaTheTraitor]

Não importa quanto tempo passe, eu ainda não consigo tankar a Fabi namoral

[@Nihal-wx3th]

Jung Sun Ah is my favorite

[@cutiekika]

JAJAJAJAJA glinda in mexico tells Elphaba how not to get fat! 😂😭😂😭

[@escotiyaotl8869]

Lyrics translated to English for those that don't speak Spanish. Popular I help you be popular You'll know who you can hang out with When to lie How to never get fat You see, with you there's a lot to... work on I'll get rid of the ugly and the pathetic in you Picture me giving you aesthetic laxants! Because you're my friend I promise to make a princess out of the frog No one can win over me Because I make everything Popular I know how to be popular With my help you'll see You'll stop being the blandest thing that has ever been here ...yikes And nothing will prevent me doing it for you Yes! La la, la la I'll make you PO-PU-LARRRR

[@lilithempress]

Ali was truly my favorite, she was so original and made it sooo fun to watch!

[@momzillainnova]

Ive seen several of these over the years, Brittany is KILLING IT!

[@koyachim4805]

I think jennie barber sold it so well she was REALLLYYY in character and highlighted the parts that needed to be highlighted very well

[@aldrenenenenen_4089]

A once and a musical fan. Heeeeeeeeeey!

[@sorchamccarrey]

megan hilty is the most impressive bc she not only does the improv part well but actually makes me think for a second these are really great lyrics too. i actually hear and laugh at the personality dialysis line when she does it whereas w actually every other one i've seen it's just like "and this is the middle line that fills in between the funny bits"

[@liannalim4521]

I like the Korean team specifically made the decision to yeet her in the end lol

[@tatumj0119]

All these ladies are SPECTACULAR but putting GLEE in here is a crime against humanity😂

[@raquelDRS5936]

Curious Fact: Kara Lindsay also Played Katherine Plumber / Pulitzer in The musical of " Newsies" Curious Fact N°2 : Annaleigh Ashford also Played The Character of Verónica Sawyer in The Workshop version of Heathers The musical in 2009

[@sorrynotsorry6]

Oooh!

[@lukepevensie]

analeigh and Megan hilty are my favorites, didn't see megan live, but Annaleigh and Stephanie J block on tour in San diego, this is one of my favorite songs from wicked

[@Aly-ym9yi]

I appreciate the different languages, but specifically hearing British Glinda breaks my brain 😂 I’m so used to her sounding like a stereotypical valley girl

[@MagicalKid]

The elocution is on another level though with the British ones.

[@TheIndigoSystem]

She sounds smarter 😂😂

[@juliarab8648]

In the Netherlands we had Chantal Janzen in this role and she was also hilarious

[@aidens24]

9:54 BEST GLINDA EVER

[@chile7954]

do you have the full bootleg from the alli mauzey clip? or her full popular from the boot?

[@antheiheiant]

Omg I adore Diannes, Louises and Helens accent for this song 🥰

[@olliestone5051]

I’ve seen Helen 7 times and she’s incredible

[@carolynmiller3254]

Brittney Johnson and Jenni Barber did it perfectly

[@lovelysun_shine]

Ali Mauzey es increíble como Glinda, la adoro

[@micheleforlano667]

THIS IS AMAZINGGG!!!!!

[@retiredarsonist]

I absolutely love Kara's performance. she's so funny also Fabi bang is an Icon

[@carlycchapman]

Laura Bell Bundy was also the original Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical. So I can only hear Elle Woods. 🤣

[@harshmnr]

They're all great and it's nice to see how they each put their own spin on it (of course Kristin is a classic) but I really liked how Lucy Durack does "I know about popular" (9:28) because it's more...heartfelt? Like she's actually trying to reassure Elphaba since she knows she'll be feeling uneasy about all this. She also had my favorite "lar". 😂 ~:~

[@noellevalentieplatell]

I love them all🧚🏻‍♀️🦋🧟‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️

[@myraruiz5510]

Annaleigh Asford ❤️

[@amphiphone]

I love her 💞

[@kylerutherford]

It’s tough but I’ll have to pick my first Glinda I saw ever was Kendra.. ever since then I’ve seen the tour approx 10 times now

[@aeliatain2727]

lucy durack is an alumni of my school! our drama department is very proud of her haha

[@waldosunwoo5755]

I love all the koreana version 3 of them are soooooo talented❤

[@rianjohannemanaoismanzon7258]

Wicked (Singles From Film) 1. Popular: 3:46 (Performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Enrivo) 2. Defying Gravity 6:01 (Performed by Cynthia Enrivo Ariana Grande and The Wicked Ensemble)

[@ciaociaociao502]

Kristin is and was the BEST Glinda !! We need her back !!

[@mogmason6920]

10:22 She didn’t just grind poor Elphie’s backside did she!!! 😂

[@BloodMoonCosplays]

Korean Popular hits different no one can change my mind 한국어 버전은 완벽해 아무도 내 마음을 바꿀 수 없어

[@Cleifairy]

It’s lacking but it was fun

[@handlelicker989]

It’s sad how quiet the Korean audiences are 😭😭

[@oiification]

They are ALWAYS like this. Its so awkward when us foriegners are cheering and laughing and theyre not ...but they're just focusing.

[@duckiechen1321]

@@oiificationits culture bc musicals have fandoms too so youre supposed to be quiet to allow everyone to fully hear and enjoy each actors performance, not just cheer on the full musical experience. people will do ticketing to do see their fave actors over and over. i agree its hella stifling lol

[@emusaurus]

Anyone know if they made a dvd of the original Broadway cast production? I can't seem to find one.

[@MN-kp3rc]

In 2023, Wicked is coming again by Theatrical Company Shiki in Japan❤ New Galinda is about to come soon!

[@kiwibread101]

The translations are fascinating, especially because of the wordplay. The different pronunciations of popular just aren't going to translate well, especially because it has to rhyme with the rest to work as well.

[@ItsMaliBlacks]

Ali really did it for me. Her and the original are the best in my opinion ❤

[@SM-hl6hh]

Gina Beck was missing but she is incredible!

[@ForeverFashionGirl21]

Kara Lindsey will always be my Glinda! I saw her and Jackie Burns in LA. They were THE dynamic duo. I wish one day they would team up again for the roles.

[@SunshineStudios2021]

my personal favorites are annaleigh, kara, and laura 💕

[@ventimybeloved]

Omg LBB!!! i love her haha i can hear the elle woods in her glinda 😂

[@_aiko020]

OMG THE LEGEND LAURA BELL BUNDY. Also wow don't know who jennie barber is but she was pretty funny!

[@toriibarlow]

I originally thought this was from the musical with Elle woods because ei had never seen it and didn't know the song. Thought it sounded like her. And honestly still sounds like her.

[@andrewichigo]

I gotta say, Katie Rose Clarke is my personal favorite. Her mannerisms and voice really match what I interpret Glinda to have to be.