Wicked "What Is This Feeling?" - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - April 18, 2007

[@AI-hx3fx]

I like Galinda's disgusted face as she says "Unusuallyandexceedinglypecuuuuuuliar andaltogetherquiteimpoooooooossible to describe-uh" haha

[@someanimeweeaboo6368]

AI 0891 *blonde*

[@stuartdentith7906]

I agree

[@jipcampcc]

Lol

[@georgiadoesfilmstuff]

AI 0891 blonde.

[@awestaway3]

It’s Glinda

[@xxstar-bluesxx]

I like the Actor of Elphaba just looks up and down at Glinda, then just said... BLONDE

[@elizabeth2.050]

Same

[@josephcook6442]

She really captured Margaret Hamilton's witchyness here

[@mannyjohnson4539]

They were the perfect Glinda and Elphaba imo.

[@greenmousewitch]

I love how well their voices blend together.

[@nathaliemcdonald495]

What are u saying it doesn't go together at all its kinda bad.

[@MidwesternCowgirl89]

@@nathaliemcdonald495shut up

[@inkagiz]

Harmonizing. The proper term when two voices sing/blend/work well together is called/defined/known as harmonizing.

[@arcanesiren629]

I think the best What Is This Feeling performance I saw was when I saw the musical several years ago. The lady who portrayed G(a)linda was damn funny. During the "ding" part after the two say "yes" at the beginning, Glinda did a leg pop, and during near the end of the song, Glinda was shoving Elphaba away with her foot. I thought it was utterly silly

[@hurricanakatrina]

I saw it when it came to Baltimore and the same thing happened! I TOTALLY agree with you!

[@Sam-qf5pq]

ArcaneSiren who was it?

[@angieharri3300]

It sounds like you’re talking about Alli Mauzey as Glinda! She was hysterical!

[@paulhoward755]

Sophie Evans and Alice Fearn

[@organicsugarcones3397]

@@angieharri3300 Alli Mauzey was legit the BEST Glinda. She put so much extra personality into the character, I absolutely loved it. I saw it when it was her and Mamie Parris and they were both totally wonderful.

[@lilly-b874]

that evil cackle at the end though

[@katiehelms8903]

That’s always my favorite part

[@Bella-pf2og]

Can we talk about the ensemble highkey killing it just as much as Glinda and elpheba

[@prt2095]

💯💯💯

[@WalmartJedi]

I love how Elphaba cackles after saying "boo".

[@csmith2662]

They nailed that last moment! And I bet it’s hard to follow the dream team of Idina and Kristen so I’m impressed with that. To go after a role knowing that (with all probability) you’ll be compared to the duo that previously performed in the roles...that’s brave af.

[@WilandTarafan]

Funny that you say that when Eden and Megan were the ones who first played these roles on Broadway and then later went to the LA production. I’m pretty sure you can find Eden’s goodbye message to Megan after her last show in New York. For Eden I’m not sure if you can find hers. But Idina and Kristen took over after these two left. I mean I’m guessing Kristen probably did a few shows with Eden before Idina came in but these two were the ones who first brought the roles to life

[@TheWiseGrif]

​@WilandTarafan you are so completely wrong...Idina and Kristin were the originals, before Broadway in San Francisco and then on Broadway...Eden was the original Elphaba standby on Broadway (so also part of the original cast)

[@WilandTarafan]

@ i’ve looked into this so you have no right to tell me I’m wrong. I’ve seen performances of Eden and Megan on Broadway a few years before Idina and Kristen were on the stage. So explain to me how I’m wrong when they’re used to be or still is clips of Eden and Megan on the Broadway stage. I saw that all on KZbin a while ago

[@TheWiseGrif]

@WilandTarafan i have every right to tell you you are wrong when you are 100% factually wrong All you have to do is the tiniest bit of Googling to see, instead of going off of upload dates of youtube clips, when the show started on broadway 2 years before youtube even existed

[@TheWiseGrif]

To clarify, Idina originated the role on stage in 2003 with Eden as her standby, starring opposite Kristin (who the role of Glinda was practically written for), Megan started in Wicked a year later in 2004 as a Glinda standby (a few months after Kristin departed)

[@racheld8920]

Shout out to that one guy in the ensamble who did five hops on one leg and made it look damn smooth

[@jelliclemankat6734]

I absolutly adore Eden's performance here!

[@Musti17262]

For some reason when i was a child i thought they said " I LOVE IT ALL "...... well i was wrong

[@bookbutterfly6613]

Musti I mean

[@MattyV4life]

It's I load it all

[@kazzymoogle4976]

@@MattyV4life it's not that either, it's LOATHE

[@oskargiovannie]

Haha me too 😂

[@adepazela9107]

I'm just finding out from your comment 😂😂😂

[@starrytay]

I think Megan's Galinda was comedy-driven, which affected the way she said and sang most lines. She uses different lines to be funny, and that's not bad, it just means that she doesn't try to showcase her powerhouse voice very often. She could sing this role flawlessly if she used less of Galinda's character in her voice.

[@nicoleheartscheer]

She also changes her voice depending on if she is portraying young Galinda or adult Glinda. When she is portraying young Galinda, her voice is more nasally and not using her full vocal strength. When she portrays adult Glinda, she uses her more powerful, full voice. I love this about her portrayal of the character - it adds something to it.

[@kell_checks_in]

@@nicoleheartscheer If you look closely, you can see that even their face makeup changes between acts to make them both look older and more powerful.

[@myarmyblinkinneverland7475]

you’re literally judging like you're on broadway yourself

[@starrytay]

@@myarmyblinkinneverland7475 I literally adore Megan Hilty and always have - my comment is just an analysis of her character choices as compared to some other performances we’ve seen of hers (a comment I wrote 6 years ago, might I add). Not worth getting mad at.

[@myarmyblinkinneverland7475]

@@starrytay you thought you ate

[@gilbertozuna2590]

I'm 4 years late 2019 Anyone??

[@ushnaomar3898]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@braziliansimon2737]

Mdeeeeeeee

[@sweetbriarshortcake6593]

🤚

[@sqrahsmiles6747]

2020

[@whitewolf4689]

@@sqrahsmiles6747 not alone here

[@robertgronewold3326]

This was my first taste of this musical when I saw this episode premiere, and now the film does this song just as fantastically.

[@henwiesee0716]

3:20 was hilarious HAHAHA jumpscare was expected but the way glinda "tried" to fight back was funny. this might just be my favorite glinda actor xd

[@kaimanakahookano14]

3:15 that “it can last”🫨

[@chocolatesouljah]

When you are such a Wicked fan you can spot Megan Hilty and Eden Espinosa right away even though they haven't played those parts in a decade!

[@manuelorozco7760]

The most recent occasions I’ve seen either girl is Megan in Annie Live and Eden voicing in the Tangled series

[@KyleALarkins]

This is one of my favorite duos for this show! Saw them in LA and it was one of the best experiences

[@Bella-pf2og]

I don’t understand all these negative comments this is amazing !!!

[@casper189]

l g there are better

[@orianadiamandis8744]

Sameee

[@paulsmith410]

Eden and Megan were brilliant. I was fortunate to see them on stage.

[@Mango-xn8sd]

Awe the way she says my face is flushing 😂❤️

[@valerie8679]

ariana and cynthia need to do something like this at the oscars omg

[@shadowwood549]

And now the song is stuck in my head again. Lol

[@missinglink_eth]

I saw Eden and Megan in Los Angeles back then... that was an amazing show!

[@manuelorozco7760]

And my passion for musical theatre began from that moment! So I can relate

[@shannonoverstreet3028]

They might not have been the best pair (*cough cough* Idina and Kristin were) but that laugh at the end was perfect

[@ejmcguinness6875]

Well the roles were written for Idina and Kristin. Hence why every Galinda thereafter is doing a Kristin Chenowith impression.

[@elphbwckd212]

Eden and Megan are an iconic pair. What are you talking about?

[@ejmcguinness6875]

It's ok peoples we can like what we like.

[@mseiki7005]

@@ejmcguinness6875 The roles really weren't. Glinda might have been written with Kristin's voice in mind, but Elphaba was actually written with Stephanie J Block's voice in mind. Idina took over cause Universal wanted a bigger name for Elphaba and Stephanie wasn't super well know back then. Idina and Kristin are great in the role, but every performer is great in their own right. I definitely prefer Megan and Eden compared to Idina and Kristin since I saw Megan and Eden in the role first. But newer Glindas and Elphabas certainly bring their own spin to the characters. Kara Lindsay took on the role of Glinda and her performance is one of the best I've seen in awhile cause she's not a typical Glinda. So no they are not doing a Kristin impression, they are presenting their take on the character of Glinda. These's characters were created in 1900 and then reinvented in 1995, so their characters were not written for these actresses, only the music was, making how they portray the characters open to their interpretation.

[@シンジ碇-f8o]

Ehhhh. I thought it was universally accepted by now that Idina was one of the more vocally weak Elphabas. Either way, I really do prefer Eden by a faaaaar margin, actingwise and vocally. Both Megan and Kristin are pretty good tho, no preference there.

[@sachionang]

Wow the band is so good!!

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

I live for Eden's laugh

[@elithewholeshebang]

OMG THE ENSEMBLE AT 2:34 !!! That was such a change from what usually happens, it took me by suprise

[@liftedtolifebydannab]

Checking this in 2024 after seeing Wicked in theatres 💚🖤💚🖤💚🖤

[@jess1ohmahgawd]

im so glad they havent changed it!!

[@cailatibayan5744]

My fave Elphaba and Glinda!! ❤

[@borgtennis]

Great rendition! Bravo!

[@MariaStar64]

This song is honestly the best one! I can't wait to hear Ariana and Cynthia's version when the movie comes out! 😍

[@home-personal-videos-yp7sm]

It's out 🥰

[@garytorresani8846]

It was great.

[@priruss357]

There are multiple places in this number where I just lose it laughing, but my faves are "Mumsie and Popsicle" and "BOO! EEK!" How in the name of the Seven Seas of Rhye did I miss any exposure to this masterpiece as far back as 2003?

[@sprout4469]

I remember our Choir acting teacher showed us this!

[@indygowilliams2920]

3:17 is the only part I listen too right now

[@wafflecat32]

indygo williams ms Espinosa has a rather powerful voice, doesn't she?

[@natewatson6962]

they kilt that note

[@livhumphries9520]

At 0:37 I have no idea what she said it was that quick 😂

[@haileymarkus1467]

i saw this a few weeks ago on oct 29th for my birthday and now that im watching this i think they were in it. they were amazing

[@elizabethfrost9189]

3:16 to 3:19 thatvnote of elphaba, i loved it, so impresive!! Wow

[@Jaycee_-jf5cr]

This probably isn’t their best performance by these two but omg they are for sure my fav Glinda and Elphaba

[@annareading8978]

I love wicked my favourite musical

[@susankornas2613]

Honestly, I wish this musical was back someday. I fell in love with the songs, and I'd willingly watch the whole. But I guess my only option right now is reading the book on which this musical was based...

[@sorchamccarrey]

it's playing on broadway right now . . . and the movie(s) will be coming out soon and it's in london and there's a tour in north america as well, lol . . . the book is way better than the musical imho, i say go for it

[@user-ui6zk7eu4k]

megan hilty is such an amazing glinda!

[@Gowbang]

IVE FALLEN IN LOVE !....this is hard for me to say ...but...its...THIS SING lol XD

[@욕망의불꽃]

The best pair❤️

[@nancylangenbahn8802]

I LOVED it

[@ronbalgos3018]

Galinda's voice is low and it also dosent belt out... She's doing an artificial voice too.. I dont wanna be mean tho

[@RyanBrowne01]

most Galindas do at least a little bit of an artificial voice. but I do believe that this one in particular should have used her real voice

[@jaijackson3818]

Ron Balgos I don't wanna be a hater but I hated this originally but I love Megan Hilty. So I watched it over again and realised that she just makes Glinda more of a stereotype on others but she is utterly amazing in my opinion. Megan Hilty also portrayed Glinda for 4 years and it changed over years

[@jaijackson3818]

Ron Balgos ok no, so she is being the ditsy blonde girl she wants everyone to see her as so that's why she uses the really artificial voice... later in the show it's more normal and more Glinda that everyone loves. Utterly amazing again

[@kerensabirch5214]

Ryan Browne They're all trying to be Kristen Chenoweth.

[@sarahb2682]

Kerensa Birch And they never can

[@tillyboos]

In my humble opinion, this IS who I want to see play Elphaba and Glinda in the Wicked movie. I LOVE Eden/Megan, they have amazing voices, great acting, and best of all, REALLY believable chemistry.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I would have wanted that years ago!

[@onsi789]

Wicked cast rn is perfect!

[@teddieundin]

2:01 great vocals!

[@princeofmayonnaise]

It's very different but I actually really like it!!

[@tasneembackhouse5047]

This is my fave version of this song

[@-attemptingtherandom-2777]

I adore them both!

[@isabelestrada1335]

I Love This Funny Song!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@manuelorozco7760]

It’s been over a week since the Wicked movie trailer and here I am! The last time I experienced this beautiful story was with these two girls Eden & Megan! Any time the show came back to SoCal, I always ended up saving my money for a newer show. Other than that, I always loved this song.

[@casscrew7866]

Jackie is AMAZING💜

[@hila6963]

Elphaba getting blocked at 2:58

[@Max-my6rk]

omg the lyric... yep they are in love

[@tamzin7778]

I think the British 2018 cast were the best. I watched it last night and it was fantastic.

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

I watched this a few years ago and don't really remember it, but I remember it was really good!

[@hazelnutporcupine]

This is my english listening practice exercise, LMAO!

[@ronbalgos3018]

I dont wanna be mean but i find this version boring with no emotions...

[@emerald9194]

They're trying too hard to show emotion but it's not working

[@sisterd-lane9927]

ikr i dont like the glinda in this

[@kaytlinlee1000]

Emerald 919 she reminds of Timmy Turner

[@offgun6466]

There is emotion but their voices aren’t strong

[@karsonwalters]

Ron Balgos I agree.

[@bradramsay8299]

Anybody know: is that Scott Bradlee behind Megan Hilty at 2:21??

[@kilgoretrout4350]

This was very good, Shoshana was with Megan when I first saw it on Broadway ... so Megan is my favorite Glinda

[@lastswordfighter]

1:18 I'm pretty sure with the symptoms you described you're having a heart attack.

[@psychechandler2576]

Sounds like repressed feelings to me. I am sooo sorry if this offends anyone

[@jovindsouza3407]

Bing identified

[@davidcastillocastillo4067]

This comment broke me lol

[@Jennithebaker]

Everyone is having so much fun in this and I can't even stand it😂💚🩷💚

[@massimosamdal1209]

I love this song

[@LooxeY]

the original cast is always the best (in this case Chemowith & Menzel)

[@niclesnyc]

Not always true

[@anoushkashenoy692]

Márton Lukács I like the original better this one is too bad

[@kl-1447]

Aspa rkles yeah, original cast tends to be better. (But I would really like to hear AJ Holmes sing as Elder Cunningham {since I can't/couldn't go see it} in the book of mormon). it's pretty hard to top Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth

[@anoushkashenoy692]

I mean this is good but not good enough.

[@turianowan78]

IMO, Ali Mauzey and Donna Vivino are the best ! And I did compare a lot of cast.

[@XxYuki_SweetNSour_xX]

EDENNNNNNNNNNN ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BlueBirdBaby]

Who here likes the end where she spooks her? 🤣

[@rensingleton8679]

Even the description can only describe Elphaba as green

[@kdeggraham895]

Yes lol.

[@SabinaCabanero]

I love how Megan Hilty (Glinda) did another Oz project in which she voiced the Dainty China Princess in Legends of Oz Dorothy’s return

[@rachelfisher5871]

I think this is a great act of what is this feeling

[@sweetsuburbanasmr]

The best of the best ❤

[@claireadellaineugpo]

Lyrics [GALINDA] Dearest, darlingest Momsie and Popsicle... Sian Up [ELPHABA] My dear father... BOTHI There's been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz [ELPHABA] But of course, I'll care for Nessa [GALINDA] But of course, I'll rise above it [BOTH] For I know that's how you'd want me to respond, yes There's been some confusion for you see my roommate is... [GALINDA] Unusually and exceedingly peculiar And altogether quite impossible to describe... [ELPHABA] Blonde [GALINDA] What is this feeling, so sudden, and new? [ELPHABA] felt the moment laid eyes on you [GALINDA] My pulse is rushing [ELPHABA] My head is reeling [GALINDAI My face is flushing [BOTH] What is this feeling? Fervid as a flame, does it have a name? Yes. Loathing! Unadulterated loathing! [GALINDA] For your face [ELPHABA] Your voice [GALINDA] Your clothing! Let's just say-Iloathe it all! Every little trait however small Makes my very flesh begin to crawl With simple utter loathing! There’s a strange exhilaration In such total detestation It's so pure, so strong! Though I do admit, it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last And I will be loathing, loathing you my whole life long [SHIZ STUDENTS] Dear Galinda, you are just too good! How do you stand it, I don't think I could She's a terror She's a Tartar We don't mean to show a bias but Galinda, you're a martyr! [GALINDA] Well, these things are sent to try us... [SHIZ STUDENTS] Poor Galinda, forced to reside With someone so disgusticified We just want to tell you, we're all on your side! We share your... [GALINDA & ELPHABA, SHIZ STUDENTS, ALL] What is this feeling so sudden and new? Loathing, unadulterated loathing I felt the moment I laid eyes on you For her face, her voice, her clothing My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling Let's just say we loathe it all Oh, what is this feeling? Every little trait, however small Does it have a name? Yes Makes our very flesh begin to crawl Ahhh Loathing (Loathing) There's a strange exhilaration (Loathing) In such total detestation (Loathing) It's so pure, so strong (So strong) [BOTH] Though I do admit, it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last! [GALINDA & ELPHABA, SHIZ STUDENTS] And I will be loathing (Loathing) For forever, loathing (Loathing) Truly deeply, loathing you (Loathing, loathing you) My whole life long (Loathing, unadulterated loathing) [ELPHABA] BOO! [GALINDA] Ahhh!

[@christinanagy5062]

Very nice!

[@Thetruecrimecentral]

2:57 anyone else notice Elphaba getting tangled up with the extra

[@moonykem]

Awesome!❤

[@dhdkdnsnsns8472]

Dearest darlingest momsie and popsical My dear father There's been some confusion Over rooming here at Shiz But of course, I'll care for Nessa But of course, I'll rise above it For I know that's how you'd want me to respond Yes, there's been some confusion For you see, my room-mate is Unusually and exceedingly peculiar And altogether quite impossible to describe Blonde What is this feeling So sudden and new? I felt the moment I laid eyes on you My pulse is rushing My head is reeling My face is flushing What is this feeling? Fervid as a flame Does it have a name? Yes! Loathing Unadulterated loathing For your face Your voice Your clothing Let's just say, I loathe it all! Every little trait, however small Makes my very flesh begin to crawl With simple utter loathing There's a strange exhilaration In such total detestation It's so pure! So strong! Though I do admit it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last And I will be loathing Loathing you My whole life long! Dear Glinda, you are just too good! How do you stand it? I don't think I could! She's a terror! She's a tartar! We don't mean to show a bias But Glinda you're a martyr! Well, these things are sent to try us! Poor Glinda, forced to reside With someone so disgusticified We just want to tell you We're all on your side! We share your What is this feeling So sudden and new? I felt the moment I laid eyes on you My pulse is rushing My head is reeling Oh, what is this feeling? Does it have a name? Yes There's a strange exhilaration In such total detestation It's so pure, so strong! So strong! Though I do admit it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last all And I will be loathing For, forever loathing Truly, deeply loathing you loathing you My whole life long! Unadulterated loathing Boo!

[@JoceEva]

Eden and Megan. Nothing will ever compare to them in my mind.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I just wish we can go back to the 2000’s to relive them together

[@aceenby5674]

I love the one in the blue's shoes and clothes (I don't know their names ok...)

[@avitalmacales5649]

I’m so glad to see that Ivy Lynn made it to Broadway 😉.

[@kathleen.animatez]

I'm seeing quite a few comments about the lack of emotion and Megan's voice sounding artificial. I, however, think that they did an amazing job! I think that people are saying that there's "no emotion" because their voices aren't very powerful, or they're not projecting enough or something. Watch it again. This time, focus more on facial expressions and body language, rather than just voice. Both Megan and Eden do have emotion. In regards to Megan's voice, I believe she's purposely making it sound somewhat artificial. She's trying to be the sort of stereotypical "blonde, popular, ditzy girl" that Galinda is trying to be at the time that this song would take place in the story. According to other commenters, Megan gradually changes her voice to be less artificial over the course of the show (I can’t confirm this, as I've never seen Megan as Glinda), as Glinda stops trying to be the "popular, blonde, ditzy girl" that I mentioned previously. A couple people said that she's "trying to be Kristin Chenoweth". She's not. This is Megan's take on the character, not a direct copy of how Kristin portrayed Glinda. Again, Megan is trying to be the stereotypical popular girl that Galinda is trying to be, and loses that high-pitched voice later in the show as Glinda stops being the stereotypical popular girl. Plus, quite a few different Glindas that I've seen also at least slightly make their voice higher throughout most of the first act. That's not them "trying to be Kristin". That's them playing Glinda as they imagine her. And that's what Megan's doing. Making Glinda her own version of the character while still keeping her fairly similar. You don't expect every single Glinda to be as funny as Alli Mauzey, or as iconic as Kristin Chenoweth, do you? That's the actress' take on Glinda. Every actress' Glinda is unique, and Megan's Glinda has an artificial voice for a part of the show. That's what she imagines Glinda to be like. That's all that I have for now. Sorry that this is really long- I hope that anyone who read this has a wonderful day/night :)

[@kdeggraham895]

Thank you i loved reading this and I can say that this whole comment is very truthful and honest and I thank you for this. I think both actresses in this video both played their characters supremely well and I hope you have a good day and night too.

[@queeny5613]

Awesome

[@Kuma_Kares]

My heart lol

[@jovedsonmacyat6981]

Im here because of Pentatonix ❤️❤️❤️

[@stuffoftaiwan]

This is so perfect! Megan & Eden are the best G/E in my opinion

[@Ileneeee-j4l]

That made me emotional

[@SatansFire]

Theyre in love

[@tookiebird5078]

I just saw this show on Broadway last night and this is great but it doesn't compare to Jennifer DiNoia and Carrie St. Louis' version it was spectacular!

[@abigailvanlangen4078]

I also saw them! It was spectacular!

[@ChiedzaMuchena]

2020!

[@patrickfelicia8898]

this is cool

[@broadwaybrook2319]

The funny thing about this is: I just read a transcript of "The Wizard of Oz," and the munchkin Boq tells Dorothy, "Blue is the color of the Munchkins, and white is the witch color." Plus, he says, "Only witches and sorceresses wear white," and I'm not so sure all the other Shiz students had magic abilities. Just a thought

[@echmist7897]

Eyy 18 April 2007 4 days after my best friend was born

[@Louis-ym1em]

I love how Glinda does 318-3:25

[@ArchieCaine]

Megan's Glinda was unique

[@emerald9194]

They sound better singing together than apart. They sound good apart, but together they could become millionaire singers.

[@Rachel21846]

Emerald 919 you could say together theyre unlimited

[@kdeggraham895]

@@Rachel21846 nice.

[@lancemorley6140]

Emma Hatton x Savannah Stevenson are my fav

[@orchishmamukherjee5250]

Lance Morley Willemijn Verkaik X Alli Mauzey

[@rashaungardner1679]

2024? After Wicked Movie

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

I'm curious how this will be choreographed on the big screen this NOV

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m really anxious about it

[@ElusiveAries]

@@manuelorozco7760 here from the future.. it was done SO WELL omg.

[@austinjohnson2797]

RIP to the ensemble member who got in Elphaba's way at the 3:00 mark and made her late to her hip check on Glinda.

[@sheismymom]

Idk looks like eden went the wrong way around her lol

[@swinginthewolf6554]

Here from Bluestar and Sandstorm!

[@nafsii04]

Same

[@breadismygod]

Eternity Stone same