Behind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)

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  • PART TWO: • Behind The Curtain: Th...
    WICKED is one of the most successful musicals in history. But just how bumpy was the Yellow Brick Road to Broadway? Find out in the first episode of Behind The Curtain, featuring interviews with original Broadway cast members Ben Cameron and Kathy Deitch!
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    Behind The Curtain explores the histories of Broadway shows, from the flops to the long running hits. Find out all the drama that happened on and off the stage of your favorite Broadway shows!
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro
    2:13 Gregory Maguire
    3:14 Hollywood Comes Knocking
    3:34 Stephen Schwartz & Winnie Holzman
    4:55 Developing WICKED In LA
    5:35 Kristin Chenoweth
    6:24 David Stone & Joe Mantello
    7:30 Idina Menzel
    8:43 NYC Reading
    10:01 Preparing For San Francisco
    10:38 Kathy Deitch & Ben Cameron
    12:14 Table Read
    13:04 WICKED Premieres in San Francisco
    14:54 Creative Team Tensions
    16:35 Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    19:10 WICKED Comes To Broadway
    21:20 It’s a Hit!
    22:25 2004 Tony Awards
    27:12 AVENUE Q Tony Campaign
    28:37 Pink VS Green
    32:01 Idina’s Accident
    32:57 End of Part One
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  • @liseyboop
    @liseyboop 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    “not one song is memorable”
    actually made me laugh. boy were they wrong, so loudly wrong 🤣

    • @Oklines
      @Oklines 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Crazy right! I remember seeing this as a kid and still to this day almost 20 years later they are STILL stuck in my head lol

  • @lorrainem.swartzentruber3077
    @lorrainem.swartzentruber3077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    I got to see Idina before she left the musical. I had tears in my eyes when she rose up at the end of "Defying Gravity." Such a great lesson for little girls.

    • @hydrarue3725
      @hydrarue3725 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!!!

    • @sabrinaestrada3590
      @sabrinaestrada3590 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! I also cried!

    • @wrightyy
      @wrightyy 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm devastated I didn't become obsessed with Wicked until she had ended her West End run. I've seen many Elphabas and I think "that was great". Then I see a video of Idina and I think "oh that's how it's done".

  • @shelbymckinney8888
    @shelbymckinney8888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +542

    This is one of my favorite musicals. We need more stories about female friendships.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Agreed!!!

    • @timothysmith7888
      @timothysmith7888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I recommend you read the book by Gregory Maguire, upon which the musical is very loosely based.

    • @tinagianoulis5394
      @tinagianoulis5394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I actually think the musical is much more compelling as a story of friendship between women than the book.

    • @alycercoyle8223
      @alycercoyle8223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well there are hundreds of stories of women and their struggles and friendship
      But this is my favourite

    • @lu5y._.m4y
      @lu5y._.m4y 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love it how speaking of female stories
      Idina Menzel has obviously been in Wicked and Frozen and both have the Storieline of 2 leading female actresses
      Just a fun fact to add on the end of this is that both Anna and Glinda and Kristens 😂

  • @thomasbradley4505
    @thomasbradley4505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    I saw wicked during it’s pre-broadway run in San Francisco and loved it. (I was also a fan of the book). The night I saw it Kristin was wearing a neck brace due to an injury, but she was still amazing. In the scene after Nessarose is crushed and Glinda and Elphaba fight, as Elplaba got ready to slap Glinda, Kristin pointed to her neckbrace and shrugged her shoulders. It got a huge laugh

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Wow! That’s awesome! I’d read about Kristin’s neck injury before. What a trooper!

  • @fernandabluntkrasinski9026
    @fernandabluntkrasinski9026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Who imagined that Wicked lost against to Avenue Q and years later Idina will work with Kirsten Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez in Frozen 1 and 2

    • @patrickmanway290
      @patrickmanway290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Here's a cool fun fact; I was by Stephanie D'Abruzzo, the female puppeteer lead in Avenue Q. She now performs Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street.

    • @FormalFilmsProductions
      @FormalFilmsProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh the irony

  • @GsusZealot
    @GsusZealot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Idina and Kristin didn't get along" *plays 'what is this feeling' in the background* I laughed out loud! Nice touch. XD

  • @MarcusMartn
    @MarcusMartn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I love the orchestration for wicked especially in the opening song No One Mourns The Wicked

    • @allenjones3130
      @allenjones3130 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree with you that the orchestration is outstanding. The scoring for the opening number combines elements of opera, jazz, and rock & roll.

  • @KHobbies_cina
    @KHobbies_cina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Finally about Kristin and Idina's relationship. I've heard the rumours for so long

  • @amethystoceanna4408
    @amethystoceanna4408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I love when TH-cam algorithms get it right and actually suggest something I didn’t know I needed. Great Wicked deep dive...some things I’d never seen before. Can’t wait for part 2. 💚💗

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hooray for the algorithm! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

    • @bwaygal4905
      @bwaygal4905 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second this. I have been obsessed with this show since (well, almost) the beginning. I hadn't been a very knowledgeable Broadway fan before discovering Wicked a few years after it opened. We ended up going to see Idina in London when she played Elphaba again when Wicked opened in the West End. It was an incredible experience. She brings such a beautiful, heartbreaking vulnerability to the character. She IS Elphaba. As I said, I've been very obsessed with this musical and thought I'd read everything about it's development and history. But I learned so many new details from your video. This was fascinating! Thank you. Headed over to Part Two.

  • @kiapet286
    @kiapet286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Wicked has such a special place in my heart. I was one of those teenage girls who identified with one of the leads- I have a distinct memory of crying in the bathroom while listening to I'm Not That Girl- and it was the first show I fell in love with, and arguably what got me into Broadway musicals.

  • @pallafox
    @pallafox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I'm impressed how SJB remained faithful and loyal to the wicked team after she was not originally chosen to open on broadway. Clearly, times have changed with the divas and they were more respectable with the people they work with.. cough... Lupone... cough cough.

    • @gillianmilstein8228
      @gillianmilstein8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My father is an actor, he was doing a musical called "Haven" in LA with Stephanie Block when she found out she wouldn't originate the role of Elphaba.

    • @JG-uu1oj
      @JG-uu1oj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      well let's see big broadway show, understudy to the lead, an nice salary part loyalty, part savy savy lady

  • @KD-sz5bx
    @KD-sz5bx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I saw wicked live. Our seats were the last row in the auditorium. But you could hear the singers so loud, crisp and clear. It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve got to see.

    • @daniel-gv4qs
      @daniel-gv4qs ปีที่แล้ว

      they'res something called mics

    • @Sam..123
      @Sam..123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@daniel-gv4qs have you seen a lot of shows at different theatres in different seating sections? I have and good sound everywhere is not a guarantee with mics.

  • @fan_girl21
    @fan_girl21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    there is nothing more sweeter than Chenoweth!! their chemistry on stage was unmatched. No matter how times I listen to for good, I will cry my eyes out. Special shout out to god for putting two incredible gifts on this earth! 🙏🌎✝️

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She’s truly such a gem! 💜

    • @fan_girl21
      @fan_girl21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ behind the magic they are both gems!!! Literally such amazing people. Do you know if either of them are going to be going on tour anytime soon? Or if they are gonna do any concerts? I would DIE to see one them perform live!!💗💚🙏

  • @largeposterior08
    @largeposterior08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Sorry, cast members... but "Dancing Through Life" is *so* much better than "Which Way is the Party?"

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I mean.......yeah, I gotta agree with you there! 😂

    • @kaelyn991
      @kaelyn991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's definitely the more fitting number for the show!!

    • @stevejenks9940
      @stevejenks9940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kaelyn991 And so many great Wizard of Oz puns/foreshadows that would have been lost! Unless they were also in Which Way is the Party. Guess I need to find a full recording of that.

    • @wickedfan811
      @wickedfan811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stevejenks9940 they weren't.

    • @TheRichboy903
      @TheRichboy903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL

  • @itsactor24601
    @itsactor24601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    This is the best Wicked documentary I have ever seen! The amount of research that has gone into this is mind-blowing.
    There was some information that I didn’t know about and I have been a hardcore fan of the show since 2004! Also, there was some footage I’ve never seen before.
    Where did you get all the footage from the San Francisco tryouts? Never seen that clip of Idina singing The Wizard and I. She sounds great!

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thank you so much!!! I was pretty nervous making this video, as I knew how many devoted fans of this show there are (myself included!) so that really means a lot to me!
      Most of the San Francisco footage comes from this video: th-cam.com/video/ZKJN-5UJGZo/w-d-xo.html
      “Which Way Is The Party?” footage comes from “Wicked: The Road to Broadway” which was a bonus mini-documentary on the Broadway: The American Musical DVD that can also be found here on TH-cam.

    • @noahborer8035
      @noahborer8035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree!! When is part two coming?!?

  • @RadMad789
    @RadMad789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    This channel has so much potential. The interviews are such a unique addition and focusing on Disney or big Broadway hits will get the clicks. Looking forward to more videos in the future since I recently binged the entire channel.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words! It’s been exciting to see the channel grow slowly but steadily the past few months. Here’s to the future!

  • @BehindTheMagic
    @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    WOW! I’m speechless! I’m so very happy that you’re all enjoying the channel and especially this video! I was caught a bit off guard by the channel growing so much in the last week, but rest assured, Part Two is coming soon! Thank you all so much! 💚💚💚

    • @randomdisneyguy4321
      @randomdisneyguy4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just love wicked and the style of this video hope your channel grows

  • @not_quite_clarinet
    @not_quite_clarinet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    How come this doesn’t have 1 million views

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂 You’re too kind!

  • @wallacephillips9880
    @wallacephillips9880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was lucky to work at Wicked as an Usher 73 times. I also saw it as a guest 6 times. From experience, it's better to see the show first as a guest. In the big Gershwin Theatre, you'll have to report to different areas as an Usher, like the seating area, the lobby, the monitor, and other places.
    In the beginning you have to hold latecomers until "Dear Old Shiz." Then you have to hold the next latecomers until the ensemble entrance of "What is this Feeling." Then you either go home or work the rest of the show. After Intermission, you had to hold latecomers during "Thank Goodness." It was all pretty fun and I miss the other ushers, especially the head-usher.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, that’s so awesome! Yeah, I can imagine in a huge theatre like the Gershwin that it’s not a great way to see the show. But I’m glad you had a good time doing it!

  • @freedomlife5316
    @freedomlife5316 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am Japanese and one of my bucketlist was watch wicked at Broadway. The day came on few years ago and when I hear first note, I start to cry and all trough the show I was crying. How beautiful this story is and master work of people who are making this show happen. I AM AN OWE OF IT. I can't wait to see movie coming up. I will buy DVD and cherish it for sure.
    How amazing who made all of songs of wicked. All the song is just magic. Genius.

  • @benjamincollins8559
    @benjamincollins8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kristin had said she was offered wicked & the west wing at the same time, before signing on for wicked. She said it might have been the right decision. As a leader for all wicked fans, Kristin we love you for being in wicked. Thank you for being in it.

  • @movieandtvseriesclips2805
    @movieandtvseriesclips2805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Its really interesting that Nessarose's costume as Gouverneur looks really different in SF tryout than in broadway. Even the hairstyle looks different.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think it had to do with the changes they made to Nessarose’s character between San Fran and Broadway. In San Fran, she was a bit of a spoiled brat in Act One, so it makes sense for her to turn into this “rich witch” in Act Two with that glamorous dress and hairstyle. When the show got to Broadway, they made Nessa much more likeable in Act One, so having her in the black dress and pulled back hairstyle emphasizes how much she has changed in the time between Act One and Act Two. Or maybe I’m just looking too deeply into it 😂😂😂

    • @MondoMiami
      @MondoMiami 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that is really interesting.

    • @VampireWitch651030
      @VampireWitch651030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BehindTheMagic LOL “Rich witch”, I like that! 👍😁

  • @melodymacbadger8101
    @melodymacbadger8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    1. This channel is amazing, 2. I still cannot believe that AVENUE Q won anything

    • @Radiohead801
      @Radiohead801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think it’s a very funny show but I totally agree with the Wicked actress who called it “derivative.” It’s just adult Muppets.

    • @meltedmarshdaddy
      @meltedmarshdaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It won because it was the best original show. Mainstream kids shows don't ever win multiple tonys. The fact that wicked won for best actress, best stage, and best costume design is better than most shows like this do.

    • @melodymacbadger8101
      @melodymacbadger8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@meltedmarshdaddy AVENUE Q is grating and banal at best, I am afraid. The Edge lord stuff just doesn't do it for me.

    • @meltedmarshdaddy
      @meltedmarshdaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@melodymacbadger8101 Well good because it didn't win for that.
      It won for being the best show, for the best score, and best book. Bobby Lopez is one of the best song writers of our time that shouldn't be a surprise.
      Also, like I said, non original kid shows dont ever do broadway sweeps. They never have, the lion king didn't and it's way more succesful than wicked.

    • @tommclaughlin5360
      @tommclaughlin5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I've seen both Wicked and Avenue Q on the same stage in LA. While my initial reaction to Wicked was similar to that of Gregory Maguire, my current feelings toward it are quite warm. Avenue Q, on the other hand, has captured me from the first time I heard one of their songs all the way through to seeing it live. Wicked is great, but Avenue Q is something special. Wicked hits you in the feels, Avenue Q hits you in the soul. I will concede, however, that the song they sent out to voters absolutely secured the win for them.

  • @MaxxStephen
    @MaxxStephen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wow you woke up and chose FACTS!! 😍 This was better than ANY “behind the scenes” Wicked video I’ve ever seen! There’s some stuff I had no idea about! My jaw dropped when you mentioned Glinda’s funeral dress haha. I can’t wait for Part 2!!! AMAZING job!!!

  • @Justin-tx9bq
    @Justin-tx9bq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD! Great video!! I feel like this hit on a lot of Wicked history that you don't normally get in a singular video. I consumer Wicked articles. reviews, and books constantly and learned new things. Thank you for this video. Can't wait for part 2!

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!!! That means a lot coming from a Wicked fan! Hoping to have part two out next week! 😊

  • @Dangansona
    @Dangansona 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can confirm, Idina & Kristen's personalities were described 100% spot on.
    I was at the 15 Year Anniversary TV specail taping, 5 feet away from the large & secondary stage. Where I barley payed attention to anything other then Kristen & Idina.
    As long as they were near me, even if they weren't performing, I kept my eyes on them, so intrigued by there personalities together and separate.
    Especially Idina.
    And Idina looked absolutely miserable. But, being the introvert she was described as, and a person who I have herd is also quite claustrophobic, the second stage they were on together, was a small, small stage smack dab in the middle of all of us.
    At one point there was a bit of a snag in the production, and we all kinda just .... waited around awkwardly. And Kristen truly, 100% was the "light" she is described as. She was talking to us, all smiles and Idina... not so much.
    She was having an argument with one of the people next to her in the audience on how to pronounce "Penatonix" and... I really was not a fan of her demeanor, which I hated, because I *adored* her. But, I tried to keep in mind that she must have been very uncomfortable, and we all have our moments.
    Although Kristen was absolutely wonderful all night, Idina does not seem like a person who can "put on a face" and will genuinely show her emotions, even if they might be a little inappropriate.
    And there were only 2 times I saw her shine, and im not talking about when she was singing (She had to sing Defying Grivity twice and was... not happy, Kristen on the other hand had to sing Popular twice and both times were a BLAST)
    It was when she was talking to children and Kristen.
    Idina absolutely shine with children, especially little girls and having patience and understanding while talking to them, and she talked to a few little girls in the audience (Also talking to Elsa, im sure they were trilled)
    And the only time, all night, she ever smiled... ever. Was when she had to for the cameras, and when she talked to Kristen.
    They absolutely, got along swimmingly, and it was definitely not an act.
    Kristen called her "Dee" instead of Idina, they joked around and laughed.
    Having admired Idina for so long, that night was truly disappointing to me, and although an incredible experience, the best part was seeing that Idina & Kristen have gotten past their difficult times, and loved each other.
    This comment is so long lol, but one more side note, sadly, a very *very* large amount of that audience was not there to celebrate Wicked, which I *hated*
    There was a free chance to see Ariana Grande perform live, at the absolute peak of her career, and people soked that up like nobodies business. I love her, but I was disappointed about how many people... really were not there for the celebration of the show.

  • @EmilyCheetham
    @EmilyCheetham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Iv seen wicked 3 times in the theatre in London & would happily watching it in the theatre again. The songs are amazing & the story is inspiring. I just love it. I keep my fingers crossed of a movie to be made (which has been in the cards for many years now) & I hope they keep all the songs in it.

  • @vesa222
    @vesa222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So glad wicked is still going as a broadway show!! It was my first Broadway show to see in 2019 and I loved everything!!

  • @KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices
    @KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    'Kay, the fact you only have 889 subscribers (including me) is SIMPLY A CRIME YOU DESERVE MORE

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, you’re too kind! The channel has seen some BIG growth recently, mostly thanks to Cinderella being added to Disney+! I started out February with a little over 500 subscribers, so to be nearing 1,000 just a few weeks later....well, in the words of WICKED, “I couldn’t be happier!” 😄

  • @beckyhalvorsen2126
    @beckyhalvorsen2126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've seen it twice and I would love to see it again!

  • @shaas1
    @shaas1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband took me on our first date to Wicked in Chicago Feb 2009, we're reliving that date in a few weeks time. This show kick started my love for Broadway ❤

  • @ninab9969
    @ninab9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I don't get it. What theater critic would see Wicked and go "meh, the score wasn't memorable"?

    • @MondoMiami
      @MondoMiami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is a bland, horrible musical.

    • @skippyruff3365
      @skippyruff3365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MondoMiami how so?

    • @Broadwayriah
      @Broadwayriah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MondoMiami found the critic from 2003. Please go ahead and elaborate

    • @nanaberry4120
      @nanaberry4120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is popular. (No pun intended.). Snobby critics always have to make sure they rain on everyone else’s parade,

  • @scapevelocity
    @scapevelocity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I saw Wicked in its original run in San Francisco. I remember being underwhelmed; it just never came together for me. Then some years later I caught an interview with Winnie Holtzman where she talked about having to retool the show before it came to Broadway. That made me curious enough that I got a ticket when I was in New York. I don't remember what I didn't like about the show, but I was much impressed with what I saw on Broadway. Even without the original cast, I thought it was a great show with a great book and music. (And for what it's worth, I *love* Avenue Q. That's a show that could have been written just for me.)

    • @KatieLHall-fy1hw
      @KatieLHall-fy1hw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, Avenue Q is amazing. Hits very close to home for me too

  • @darthneon0701
    @darthneon0701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wicked, in my personal opinion, is a great show!

  • @celeste2025
    @celeste2025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Nobody has to like each other to have a hit show" - SO. TRUE !!! My junior year of high school. Almost no one (in the main cast) really liked each other. There was spite bc everyone had wanted a different role and tension bc of trash talking and the ensemble constantly whispering about it and taking sides. Nevertheless, we sold out all our shows and did so well, no one could have ever guessed. My sibling was shocked when I told them all the crap that was going on bts

  • @movieandtvseriesclips2805
    @movieandtvseriesclips2805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the Musicals tryouts and Previews, because its different than the actual ones.

  • @curly208
    @curly208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Beautifully done! I've seen Wicked 3 times in two different states and it never fails to mesmerize. Looking forward to Part 2!

  • @BlueBoboDoo100
    @BlueBoboDoo100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Great video! Half an hour just flew by. You have a great sense of flow and editing. There was so much I never knew, and those cast and crew interview clips were perfectly integrated. I'm definitely subscribing!

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, that’s such a huge compliment! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 😊

    • @Jabroniville
      @Jabroniville 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I was impressed by seeing the "side actors"- the ones more likely to give the good dirt, lol. Interesting how much they ripped on Avenue Q.

  • @iamdog4864
    @iamdog4864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I recently saw a production of Wicked. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Until then, I’d still been interested in broadway and stuff, but had only seen bootlegs and listened to various soundtracks. While watching Wicked for the first time live, I was completely in awe. No words could describe the feeling of live theatre. I love this so much.

  • @swansabijr
    @swansabijr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ok, but I actually have to do things tonight, and now that I know this channel exists that's going to be so much harder...

  • @kl8062
    @kl8062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got to see Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty during the tour, and they were phenomenal

  • @movieandtvseriesclips2805
    @movieandtvseriesclips2805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Musicals you should do in behind the curtain:
    Aladdin
    The hunchback of notre dame
    The lion king
    Anastasia
    Avenue q
    Spamalot
    Seussical
    Shrek
    Be more chill
    Hamilton
    Grease
    And more.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great suggestions!

    • @monjaahrens8777
      @monjaahrens8777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BehindTheMagic for real. We need all of that. This video is so wonderfully done.

  • @stephenhall509
    @stephenhall509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, I love that raunchy puppet play as much as the next guy, but Wicked was ROBBED!

  • @bsperoz
    @bsperoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OH DAMN I FORGOT THIS WAS PART ONE. I didn't see it until it came to the Providence Peforming Arts Center.

  • @derickyyy
    @derickyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love your channel! TH-cam has been waiting for a high-quality, long-form Broadway channel.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I’m glad to be filling that void! ☺️

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wicked is the best musical ever ill make them award. I've just watched it on TH-cam and I loved it. I'm a big
    fan of the wizard of oz

  • @wickedfan811
    @wickedfan811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the BEST Wicked documentary. So much information, so many videos and so much work.
    Thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @jeffreyshev3707
    @jeffreyshev3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you, this was very well done. Great job! I'm a huge fan of the show, Kristin and Idina. I thought I knew it all, but was I wrong. The out of town issues, and Stephen's head butting with creative staff were news to me. I was thrilled that I did get to see the show before ldina and Kristin left. I had to go to an online broker to snag the ticket. Unfortunately, Joel Gray was out that performance due to illness.
    Got my Playbill signed to boot. I met Stephen Schwartz after a tribute concert to him. He couldn't have been nicer. The Tonys were certainly a disappointment. Avenue Q was certainly fun, but i say they got it wrong. Marketing sometimes is everything. The Oscars get it wrong too on occasion. For example, Judy Garland was robbed when she didn't win for A Star is Born. Anyway, the longevity and success of Wicked speaks volumes. The fans have voted. Oh, Norbert Leo Butz is a Broadway Gem!

    • @KatieLHall-fy1hw
      @KatieLHall-fy1hw ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe, but for the record, Avenue Q is amazing and is a truly millennial coming of age story. I saw it once and was so into it. Also being into puppets helps, they were very cool

  • @SalRocha
    @SalRocha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So excited for part 2!!!!

  • @lisaschaffel266
    @lisaschaffel266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite broadway musicals in all time

  • @inkpage3769
    @inkpage3769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a fun behind the scenes look into a fantastic Broadway show! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @clarissaspeyer-stocks331
    @clarissaspeyer-stocks331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    gonna go watch part two now! Thanks for the consistently awesome work!

  • @saintedallas
    @saintedallas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is amazing! I'd love one on Hamilton once after part two.

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! I’m not sure how much more can be said about Hamilton, but I’ll certainly think about it!

  • @rfrprof09
    @rfrprof09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember finding the album in a barnes and noble in canada and having never seen or heard of the show it was my favorite cd

  • @PatrickKCompton
    @PatrickKCompton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work on this! Can't wait until part 2. Love Wicked so much. 💚

  • @Soleanthia
    @Soleanthia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came across this channel yesterday and I'm hooked. Can't wait for part 2!

  • @breannao5989
    @breannao5989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this!!!!!! Theater lovers SO appreciate it!

  • @flowerrchilddxchase
    @flowerrchilddxchase 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, idinas reaction when she wins, the way Kristen immediately was so happy for her and they were both so emotional, and her speech. I cried.

  • @meredithmartinez7526
    @meredithmartinez7526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you pull this story together! The editing is great! I could listen to you tell stories for hours. Watching your videos brings me joy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 💚

  • @NyeMonett
    @NyeMonett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I seen Wicked in NYC for school as a kid and i fell in love. Seen it 3 times

  • @hazelventura
    @hazelventura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys just earned a new subscriber, I am binging these videos because they are so good and informative and even tho they are long they don't get tedious to watch, I actually feel sad when they're over

  • @itsmehoang
    @itsmehoang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is amazing 😭😭😭 tysm!!

  • @HastalaEntertainment
    @HastalaEntertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is amazing content. Can't wait for the next chapter.
    Being a huge wicked fan myself this made my day!

  • @lakesideparkplace
    @lakesideparkplace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it was even better the 2nd time I watched it.

  • @kgrlktty
    @kgrlktty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw this musical at 12 during the initial first 2 weeks in New York and while my family loved it, we legit had no idea it would be SUCH a phenomenon

  • @MzRainbowExplosion
    @MzRainbowExplosion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing. better than tv quailty! this needed to exist, thank you!

  • @lashed34
    @lashed34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video and channel, can't wait for Part 2 and whatever else that comes along.

  • @AmandaSteckel-jc1ui
    @AmandaSteckel-jc1ui 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Over twenty years later it’s now going to be in the theaters

  • @baldheadbasics3225
    @baldheadbasics3225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can only imagine how much work goes into videos like these. From the research to the clips I was truly entertained. I have always said, people are as fascinated by the process of something as much as they are the finished product. Well done 👍

  • @itsactor24601
    @itsactor24601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Do you plan on covering other musicals?
    I would love to see you cover RENT.
    Waitress, Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen would be amazing too

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Oh yes! BEHIND THE CURTAIN will focus solely on Broadway shows, so many more musical histories are on the way! 😊

    • @arislamb35
      @arislamb35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg EVERY MUSICAL PLEASEEE

    • @iamdog4864
      @iamdog4864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Come from away seriously is one of my favorites! Hadestown too :)

    • @FormalFilmsProductions
      @FormalFilmsProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Avenue Q please!

  • @OfficialJuanCamacho
    @OfficialJuanCamacho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can’t wait for part two. Seriously the BEST made documentary I’ve watched about Wicked. The detail, the editing. Iconic

  • @AussieDisneyGirl
    @AussieDisneyGirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video! I have subscribed and I can't wait for Part 2

  • @jamesreves2099
    @jamesreves2099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just discovered your channel and i am so impressed. You produce such an education and entertaining product that I rarely have come across. I look forward to watching many more! Bravo!

  • @Ericpmueller
    @Ericpmueller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy all the info and pacing of the info. well done! thank you for this. i learned so much.

  • @lorenzovancartier
    @lorenzovancartier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THESE VIDEOS ARE SOOOOOO DANG GOOD! fun to watch, informative! PLEASE KEEP MAKING THEM! also i neeeeed one for West Side Story:)

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so happy people are enjoying them! Thanks for watching! And I LOVE West Side Story, so I’ll put that one on the ever growing list!

  • @louis-mariedesaintecroix9866
    @louis-mariedesaintecroix9866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've just binge-watched all of your videos! Thank you very much :) keep up the good work.

  • @MarcusMartn
    @MarcusMartn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wicked is in my top 5 favorite musicals

  • @madimariah
    @madimariah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cannot wait till Part 2! This was so comprehensive. I’ve loved Wicked since I got the cast recording in 04 and saw the show 6 times, most with Shoshana ( I consider her the ultimate Elphie followed by Willemijn Verkaik), once with Eden Espinosa, and all with Megan Hilty, who did Kristin so much justice. Thank you for these videos! You need a million subs as of yesterday. Such quality content.

    • @quintendewilde4373
      @quintendewilde4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me Willemijn is the ultimate Elphaba. She has done the most countries and performances. On both West End and Broadway, also in Germany and The Netherlands.

    • @madimariah
      @madimariah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@quintendewilde4373 I totally feel that! If I’d ever seen her live I think I’d feel the same as you. Unfortunately I haven’t gotten to, so my heart belongs to Shoshana and her vocal acrobatics. But I have watched so many videos of Willemijn and she is just amazing. I’d love so much to see her live.

  • @loigiap6082
    @loigiap6082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely loved this video.

  • @CMA03_YT
    @CMA03_YT ปีที่แล้ว

    This musicals very first showing came out the same year I was born 🥺💕 pure joy

  • @hayleyjonathonhostetler3536
    @hayleyjonathonhostetler3536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so so so much for these great videos. I am such a sucker for behind the scenes information. Thank you for taking the time to create these :)

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch them! Glad you’re enjoying them! 😊

  • @Radiohead801
    @Radiohead801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video and channel. Looking forward to part 2 and every other video. We still got The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mary Poppins.

  • @f.stewie6429
    @f.stewie6429 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a fantastic documentary! Thank you! ❤ Wicked is my favorite musical💚

  • @Jem_80s
    @Jem_80s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You need more subs! Your channel is amazing and the work you put into these videos is outstanding! Thank you for all you do!😃

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so very much! Been seeing an influx of new subs recently, which is very exciting! So glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😊

  • @1marilynable
    @1marilynable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Part one and Two were so entertaining ! I can't wait to see what you do next !
    as i've gotten older, i'm not as into Wicked as i used to be but this Documentary really made me remember how much i used to love the show. Even though it might not be the best show,. it still is legendary.
    I still don't understand how Avenue Q won over Wicked though. That's crazier than "Saving Private Ryan" losing to "Shakespeare in Love" at the Oscars.

  • @ms.laterholmes2890
    @ms.laterholmes2890 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loved this story way more than the Wizard of Oz

  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is really well researched and we'll made!

  • @AlexHurleyMusic
    @AlexHurleyMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is incredible. Thank you!😆

  • @mezza001
    @mezza001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cannot wait for PART TWO!!!!! Wowww!!!! BTW my favorite song in Wicked is The Wizard and I.

  • @matthewm.986
    @matthewm.986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    29:05 If Idina and Kristin did have a difficult relationship than how does one explain the love they seemed to have for each other on Kristen's last show? Idina even went off-script and told Kristen she was going to miss her!

    • @Jabroniville
      @Jabroniville 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I always imagined that they truly respected and cared about each other, but just had different work styles and didn't see eye to eye. But they must have realized what they'd built together, and realized how it needed both of them.

  • @Asummersdaydreamer14
    @Asummersdaydreamer14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Earned a like and a channel binge rain check! Appreciate the clear passion, thorough research, and love. Looking forward to seeing what videos you are passionate about sharing in the future!
    WICKED was one of my gateway musicals, so it was absolutely wonderful to learn more about the show outside of the soundtrack and book. Also, the Avenue Q situation is giving me strong Saving Private Ryan vs. Shakespeare in Love vibes, but I am biased so

    • @KatieLHall-fy1hw
      @KatieLHall-fy1hw ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe? Personally I think Avenue Q was a way better story, but it was too modern, where Wicked had great songs and more widespread appeal

  • @arthurg9877
    @arthurg9877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a great, informative video!

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

  • @jordanrosales7870
    @jordanrosales7870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ok, I just spent the past 4 hours binge watching all of your videos! I love your content please tell me part two will be dropping soon!

    • @BehindTheMagic
      @BehindTheMagic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! Thank you so much! So happy you’re enjoying them! Part 2 will be out soon, I promise!!!

  • @aidenagostinelli7304
    @aidenagostinelli7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really well done video, great job!

  • @beethridge
    @beethridge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was soooooooo good! I didn’t plan on spending the last 30 minutes memorized!!

  • @TairineSan
    @TairineSan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, this was such as a very informative video, thanks

  • @IamCurrentlyAscending
    @IamCurrentlyAscending 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done!

  • @Highland804
    @Highland804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting. Stephanie J. Block was my first Elphaba (my favorite out of 4 different actors' performances) in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theater.

  • @Swimdeep
    @Swimdeep ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw it at the Curran in SF. Was one of my favorite experiences of all time.

  • @emmanuelventura2044
    @emmanuelventura2044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my favorite Channel now. The amount of detail and research put into each episode is amazing! Plus the interviews! 🙌🏽👌🏽 pure entertaining magic. Can’t wait to see more!