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This Broadway legend and "Frozen" star originated the role of Elphaba in 2003.
Who is Idina Menzel?
This Grammy-winning pop star was cast as Glinda (Upland) in the 2024 film adaptation.
Who is Ariana Grande?
This iconic 7-note theme, played by the brass at the start of the show, is actually a musical "Easter Egg" referencing "Over the Rainbow."
What is the "Unlimited" Theme?
In this duet, Elphaba and Glinda sing about how they have been changed by their friendship.
What is "For Good"?
The author who penned: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Who is Gregory Maguire?
Because the stage musical is split into these parts, the film adaptation was split into Wicked & Wicked: For Good.
What are acts?
This term describes a recurring musical fragment that represents a specific character, like the "Elphaba Theme."
What is a Leitmotif?
This high-energy ensemble number opens the show and celebrates the death of the Wicked Witch.
What is "No One Mourns the Wicked"?
This composer and lyricist wrote the music for Wicked, as well as Pippin and Godspell.
Who is Stephen Schwartz?
This actor, known for Jurassic Park and Independence Day, portrays the Wizard in the films.
Who is Jeff Goldblum?
In musical theatre, this term refers to a song where a character expresses their goals; for Elphaba, this song is "The Wizard and I."
What is an "I Want" song?
Fiyero sings this song to Elphaba to explain his philosophy on life and his lack of academic effort.
What is "Dancing Through Life"?
This name of the specific musical interval (the augmented 4th) is used in the first two notes of "The Wizard and I" and "Defying Gravity" to create a sense of unease.
What is a Tritone?
To ensure vocal authenticity, the director of the films required the actors to do this instead of lip-syncing to a pre-recorded track.
What is sing live on set?
The song "Popular" uses this lighthearted, musical style common in 1920s vaudeville featuring a short-long-short rhythm pattern.
What is syncopation?
This romantic duet takes place in a forest and features the lyrics, "Kiss me too fiercely, hold me too tight."
What is "As Long As You're Mine"?
In the stage version, this character is the only one who actually speaks in "unlimited" metaphors before Elphaba turns them into a song.
Who is Madame Morrible?
This director, who also helmed In the Heights, directed both Wicked films.
Who is Jon M. Chu?
This song acts as the "11 o'clock number," a Broadway term for a big, emotional solo near the end of the show that highlights a character's major realization.
What is "No Good Deed"?
This is the name of the song Glinda sings when she attempts to give Elphaba a makeover.
What is "Popular"?