Thank you all so much for your patience as I put Part Two together! Hope you enjoy! Oh, and if you have anything to say about the lack of POC Elphaba’s that isn’t along the lines of “Wow, that’s a shame and should be changed,” your comment will get deleted! Signed, a Black creator/performer who doesn’t have time to argue with racists. 😊

@KIWIgirl2014

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I'm glad you touched on the subject matter, because it definitely needs to be talked about more, and applied to make some much needed change.

@NicoRaimont

3 жыл бұрын

FACTS!!!!!!!

@ShiningSeraph

3 жыл бұрын

@@KIWIgirl2014 Right! While watching this video and looking at the cast, I realized the lack of diversity and was like "Oh hm, that's strange..." And then he mentioned it in the video, haha.

@MarcusMartn

3 жыл бұрын

🖤🖤

@emilyg2858

3 жыл бұрын

I think we should petition to have a POC Glinda. Wouldn't it be a wonderful step forward for Wicked to cast Brittney Johnson as the lead Glinda on Broadway.

At this point, I would much rather have a ProShot of Wicked than a film adaptation. Like what Phantom did for its 25th Anniversary & what Hamilton did on DisneyPlus.

@FormalFilmsProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I’d be ok with both honestly

@newname34695

3 жыл бұрын

I’d like a proshot, but honestly I’d love a movie to change up the story a little bit, if done right a mix of the musical and book would be beautiful

@FormalFilmsProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@newname34695 something that combines both the musical and the book

@newname34695

3 жыл бұрын

@@FormalFilmsProductions yeah I love both the book and musical but the book feels like a darker Animal, the musical feels almost like a prequel to the poppy, family friendly original oz movie, and the book feels like a prequel to the darker, almost nightmarish original book version of oz. Also certain elements feel like they work better in the book, fiyero, in my opinion, should always be black. Honestly my dream would be a miniseries combining the wicked musical and and all of the wicked books, and the original wizard of oz movie and books.

@jacksonurenmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Sameeeee

“I’m Cathy”.. I gasped!

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Right???!? And to think, I almost didn’t ask her the question that lead to her telling that story! I’m SO glad I did!!!

@jacksonurenmusic

3 жыл бұрын

That was such a special story and such a perfect moment for her. I’m so happy that that happened.

@LuchoPz

5 ай бұрын

The people we love who pass away always seem to always give us a sign they're still here, I love it

i started crying when Laurel was telling the story of her elphaba debut and didn't stop for the rest of the video. this was so good. thank you so much for both parts. you are incredible!!

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as she told me that story, I knew this was gonna be a good video! And thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

@RaisedThird

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not even religious and I’m crying, what a beautiful story 😭

Bootlegs are the only way most of us can ever get theater! I'd love to pay money to see theater live if I could afford it or if it was here.

@aaronwilliams2155

3 жыл бұрын

I started being a fan of wicked during the pandemic, without bootlegs I wouldn't even have experienced that!

@clarissaspeyer-stocks331

3 жыл бұрын

they only promote the show better tbh! People will watch bootlegs and then specifically go to NYC only to watch those broadway shows, I literally see it as free promotion for a show for the rest of the world.

@kazza6078

3 жыл бұрын

@@clarissaspeyer-stocks331 I literally didn't know I liked musical theater until I stumbled on a heathers bootleg

@Soleanthia

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a bootleg first and finally got to see it a couple years later in person. Loved it more in person but I'll go back to the bootleg to scratch my Wicked itch since I can't in person at the moment.

@IamCurrentlyAscending

3 жыл бұрын

As someone from podunk Utah, I don't get to see all those fun shows. I did see Wicked my last year of college on a Art School trip. Other than that, it's cool to see all the different casts online, and I've bought all sorts of merch from the official site because of it, so it's not like I'm not adding to their wallet. But the obsession is 100% bootleg driven.

Finally, in 2024 it looks like we're finally going to see the first Wicked movie by the end of the year. It's only the first half of the show though.

3:18 I like that Stephanie J. Block was humble enough to choose to do the tour rather than trying to fill Idina's shoes on Broadway even though Idina was chosen over Stephanie to be the original Elphaba on Broadway! It shows a lot of class on Stephanie's Part!

@YYZatcboy

3 жыл бұрын

I worked on the show in Toronto and she was an all around kind and wonderful person to everyone at the theatre including the fans who waited at stage door. Didn't matter if it was a two show day or not, she would be out there for as long as there was anyone who wanted to talk to her.

@TheBizzle1984

Жыл бұрын

@@YYZatcboy I saw it in Toronto, it was awesome! You all did an amazing job, thank you 💗

@infjelphabasupporter8416

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, I don't think she needed to necessarily be humble. Personal opinion but her acting (whilst less book accurate) was far more accurate to how Elphie's softer personality is in the musical. Idina was chosen mainly because of the fame she had already acquired. Stephanie is technically the first and original Elphaba. She also arguably sang better. So I don't know if she was doing anyone a favour; seeing her as the standby would have been an honor! (and if you ask me as lead...)

wicked is a gateway drug to theater kiddom

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, 100%! It was the first cast recording I ever bought, and I’ve been in love with musical theatre ever since!

@kanesanders6669

3 жыл бұрын

It was my first ever professional show. I've seen it three times now, seen half a dozen other professional shows and even been in half a dozen local theatre musical productions - all because Wicked had such an impact on me.

@Nyx_Room

3 жыл бұрын

Lool that is confirmed 😂 very accurate 😍

@HeyItsSarah30

3 жыл бұрын

Omg YES

This video is so so good. I literally started crying by the end of it. Wicked is such a personal show to me and you did such a good job of covering the history of the show. I was supposed to see Wicked for the 1st time last May for my 18th birthday but that didn't happen, obviously. I'm hoping i can see it when Broadway opens again, whenever that is.

@sarahrebecca8838

3 жыл бұрын

I started crying too!

@RadMad789

3 жыл бұрын

Abby, I hope your long belated birthday wish comes true!

@mollywoolfson2571

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was gonna cry during the video as well

@brown1069

3 жыл бұрын

crying by the end? laurel’s story has me sitting here in pieces 💔❤️

I teared up at the audio of Brittney Johnson's first performance... Those cheers...

@emilyg2858

3 жыл бұрын

Bring back Brittney!! She would make an excellent lead as Glinda on Broadway.

@gianinamorales8597

2 жыл бұрын

@@emilyg2858 Aren't you a prophet 😉

oh my god, that clip at the end of the different renditions of defying gravity, concluding with idinas iconic final belt had me ACTUALLY tearing up🥹🥹 amazing video series, and such a _wickedly_ wonderful musical to look back on💚💚💚

@BehindTheMagic

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! I loved putting that ending together. 💚

Besides the Asian casts and Alyssa Fox on NA Tour, Elphaba has never been played by an Asian actress as well

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

The numbers get lower and lower when you start looking at other ethnicities who’ve played the role. Such a shame. 😕

@nwgski

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping that Eva Noblezada can play Elphaba either in the movie or on Broadway at some point.

@2icelollys1goat

2 жыл бұрын

If an Asian country/continent would like to make the show....it'd be problem solved.

@khayziekayz

2 жыл бұрын

There is, in South Korea

This show has such an insane history of casting incredibly talented women, I for one am beyond grateful that bootlegs have documented some of their performances for the rest of us who couldn't be there to get to see! Getting to see so many different nuanced takes on Elphaba and Glinda is such a gift and only makes me long to see it live even more, personally!

@m.c.lizard9838

3 жыл бұрын

This^^^

The wicked stans....we are here

Sat here in floods of tears. Thank you for sharing this with us. Wicked has played such a huge role on my life for ten years now. I first saw the show when I was 13 with Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman and I’ve seen it 16(ish) times with the likes of Willemijn Verkaik, Emma Hatton, Natalie McQueen and all those women have changed my life in so many ways. Even as a 22 year old man, I love seeing such powerful female role models and Wicked is the most incredible show for displaying that anybody can be anything irrespective of issues that face us.

As a black man I am honestly more interested in having more Asian, Native American, and Hawaiian representation. That was a great ending to a video

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

More representation all around!

@josefranciscoramirez4438

2 жыл бұрын

As a latino i could not care less about representation

Wicked is more than a show, it's an experience that demonstrates the wonder and joy of the Broadway Musical. Excellent video on one of the best musicals💚💖

@KatieLHall-fy1hw

Жыл бұрын

Know what is an experience? Cats 😆 🐈 I want to see that show so bad one day, just for the dancing!

Ok but why am I crying???

I saw Wicked on their national tour in Ottawa when I was 15 and it still gives me chills anytime I hear the end of Defying Gravity. I cried when my mom gave me the tickets and said we were going, I cried checking into the hotel, I was practically vibrating before it started and I cried so many times during...Watching this made me cry, this was the show that started my love of Broadway musicals and I could see it a million more times and still love it

Still angry we got stupid CATS over wicked

@TeylaDex

3 жыл бұрын

imagine if they had fucked up wicked as bad as cats... then i'm rather happy we didn't get it at all. if they made a wicked movie though like they did with 1998 for cats, i'd be all in.

@JamesNYCGuy3

3 жыл бұрын

Well, that movie is how NOT to fudge it up.

@yippedoodah

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeylaDex Very good point. CATS wasn't even finished when they released it D:

@kitart1583

3 жыл бұрын

The cats fans were as mad as you are, they did us so dirty with that stupid movie

@MK-ophelia

3 жыл бұрын

@@RenatoJ.Silva_ you having a stroke, or what?

I remember being about 5 or 6 with my grandma, who i adored and who wanted to show me so much the world had to offer in terms of the arts and the wonderful things in life, on the floor maybe 10th row on broadway and the flying monkeys coming down and hiding behind my grandma because it was almost like i was in the musical and they would come and grab me. Thank you thank you for this documentary, grandma recently passed and this back all my most precious memories with her ❤

This is such a great documentary quality video, you should be proud!

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This 2-part docu is really inspirational!! And this 2nd part is very timely to remember the 1-year since Broadway has shut down. Thank you! We will come back home. It’s only intermission.

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Broadway will be back! 💚

i feel like we need to see Little Shop of Horrors as the next episode on Behind the Curtain please do that.

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that one is DEFINITELY on my list! One of my favorite musicals of all time!

@williammclean5897

3 жыл бұрын

@@BehindTheMagic we could get into the behind the scenes disaster of when Little Shop went to Broadway bc there’s a LOT to unpack there 🍿🐸☕️

I was the technical liaison for the Manila production when it was first performed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the venue director when it returned a few years later at The Theatre at Solaire. I've worked with several productions like Phantom, Les Mis, West Side Story, The Lion King, but something about this musical really touches my heart. Great video!

@juliusryanumali1491

Жыл бұрын

Sir, I hope they return to Manila! Maybe you can pull some strings 😉

The first time I saw wicked was through a bootleg video on youtube but the second part was missing. When I found out that they were coming to LA I was so ecstatic and was able to get my hands on a ticket on the 4th row in the middle. It was such a beautiful experience, I hope to one day take every one of my loved ones to go see it, its just magical

We went with my high school theater company this year. I had already seen it before, but it’s still magical to rewatch it again and again. I have so much love and appreciation and affection for this musical and I will continue to love it. I bought a necklace with the witch hat and the show logo on it. Since I got it I’ve worn it every day. It’s such a calming shape to touch, and the meaning behind it is very deep for me. I will never forget this musical and how it’s changed me

And now, after 2 years since this wonderful Part Two, the trailer for the movie is out! Part Three anytime soon?!

Your documentaries are so thoughtful, thorough, well-researched, and wonderfully presented. I'm so happy to have found this channel!

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it too! 😊

That aunt Cathy story has me bawling! That is such a precious story!

The best part of live theatre is when actors change and they bring their own style to the character and songs

I'm surprised there was no mention of Kerry Ellis. First British Actress to go from west end to Broadway with the role, but at the same time can see this is Broadway centric :D

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, sorry! I figured there’d be some favorite Elphaba’s and Glinda’s that I left out! Promise it wasn’t intentional!

@jj24james70

3 жыл бұрын

Then they’ll have to do Jennifer Dinoia. She nearly did all the productions

This was such an intricately detailed two-part look at Wicked. For someone who is also a fan of this musical, I learned so much from this. As always, fantastic job, Patrick!

As someone who had never actually seen Wicked, but fell in love with the soundtrack, watching a bootleg is what made me want to buy tickets. I loved it so much that I knew that I had to see it live. I am waiting for them to go on sale in 4 days and we're going to go see it in Chicago.

@BehindTheMagic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@laurenbashoura9575

Жыл бұрын

I had the same experience! Finally saw it in-person as a teen and it was the most magical experience! I wish Broadway would put out pro-shots of all their musicals. I don’t think they would deter live ticket sales at all - it would probably make people more eager to go see the show live!

17:12 I remember when I saw Ginna in 2018 alongside Mary Kate Morrissey and their chemistry was great. It was the first time I saw wicked and I’ll never forget it. The whole performance was amazing even though I was in the last row of the balcony lol. I love them 🥺

I cried my eyes out watching this video!. I first went to see Wicked on the year it opened in London. I then went to see Wicked for my 30th birthday which was over a week ago. The story is so special and one that makes me emotional because like Elphaba I am an outcast too. It’s one of the few musicals I can relate to! 💜.

Also boot leg of wicked can be a good thing becoz it will encourage more people to go see it live. Becoz it is never the same watching it Live!! The magical experience is loss watching on boot leg!

Also the conscious hypocrisy around the whole bootleg thing is so funny omg

I was 16 years old when I first saw Wicked. It was 2014, and I was on a school trip with my other theatre geek peers to England. I get to say that my first time seeing Wicked was at the Apollo Victoria with Savannah Stevenson and Willemijn Verkaik. That was such a special moment in my life that I shared with my friends. I’ll never forget it. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication on this documentary! 💚

I was waiting for part 2 and it didn't disappoint. Brought me to tears! 😢 Love your channel!

Thanks a lot for this beautiful two part documentary. One point - I know sometimes people feel it’s common to see Jewish actress on Broadway but actually this is a form of diversity representation and it’s important to acknowledge it. Especially knowing the rise of antisemitism in US and the rest of the world.

I disagree that it's a story about racism. It a story about how society views differences. I think it's a story for anyone who's ever been made to feel "wrong" for being different. If you are the only one who has green skin, if you are interested in science as a girl in school, if you love ballet as a boy, if you are larger or smaller in size than what's considered "average", or if you are a high-functioning adult with a mental health issues, you often feel like the younger Elphaba in society,.....until you find those that can help you Defy Gravity. 🧙‍♀️🧙🏾‍♀️🧙🏿🧙‍♀️🧙🏼‍♀️

I love it when the music comes on when some ✨dramatic✨ happens 💀💀💀

I had the honour of watching Alexia Khadime in London when I was 10. It's very rare that I'll come across a performance that matches her incredible energy and characterisation

This video got my sweating through my eyes. 😭 The last bit was very well edited I loved seeing different versions of Elphaba starting with Idina to professionals from around the world to a little boy at home contrasted with an over the top group performance only to circle back to where it started. Chef’s kiss!

Thank you for this video! I’ve gone on a Behind the Magic binge since finding your channel and you produce such great content with excellent storytelling and production. The interviews with previous cast members from the musicals you have discussed are so interesting and inspiring! Looking forward to your next video!

Wicked got me through the darkest days of hurricane Katrina because I resonated with Elphaba because people were saying the storm was our fault that’s why it’s my favorite musical

Thank you for this. I’ve been waiting for part 2. I cried almost the entire time. This show is so much to so many. Thank you. 💜

Wow. So well done. I am shedding tears at the final compilation of all of the Elphabas across the world singing the same song in their own languages and expressions. The fact that this show has made itself so ubiquitous as to be well-loved, embraced, and resonated with on a global scale... that is no small feat. Loved this documentary from start to finish. 👏🏾

Wow, you made a masterpiece of a documentary! Thank you for putting so much time into making this! Would you be open to doing popular shows that originated in Europe, like Elisabeth das Musicals or Roméo et Juliette?

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

I’d be open to anything! It’ll probably be a while though before I start exploring shows that I’m not already familiar with, but I would love to tackle them someday!

Beautifully done. Informative threading of the story with touching, well done interviews. Laurel's story about her debut and Aunt Kathy and Kathy the woman she met in church on that day... I have a similar story about my grandmother and sincerely believe it was her aunt letting her know she was there for her debut that day. We saw Ginna Claire Mason perform in Denver in 2019 and it was my first time finally getting to see a show I'd wanted to see for almost 20 years! It was pure magic. Planning on taking my daughters when it swings through town again. Such a special, magical show. Thank you for this. A wonderful way to spend a Friday evening!

I’m from germany and I always listened to the original soundtrack when I was younger because my mother loved the musical but was never able to see it. I finally got the chance to see Wicked with my mother in Hambourg yesterday and it was simply amazing. Even tho the costumes are modernized in the new version in germany, the magic is not lost and every song is performed beautifully. Glinda and Elphaba really make this show special. And just a few weeks ago the main cast of the movie has been announced and I am so excited to see Cynthia as a black Elphaba and I can‘t wait to see how Ariana Grande does as Glinda. Oh and thank you so much for your video. So much effort!!!

wow the supercut at the end left me so emotional 😭amazing video and tribute to this show that has done so much for us all! 💚

Been waiting for this since I saw your first wonderful video and this does not disappoint, so informative and full of details about the show which is so close to everyone’s heart! Those interviews we’re amazing and the stories shared where beautiful, that moment shared about going on on the first time give me goosebumps! The section on POC was wonderful and I am so happy you explored it..my gut feeling is I think wicked the movie will be a very diverse cast and I am so behind this...I have seen some dream castings which would make this happen and I really hope we see it, I always say Jordan Fisher would be perfect for either of the main males, he could play cool or nerdy with ease!!! Thank you for videos like this making us love and miss equally seeing shows on stage..I really can’t wait to hear Glinda welcome us back to the wonderful world of theatre soon!!

hearing / seeing the montage in the end made me cry. well done on the documentary, well done indeed!!!!

That string of Elphabas at the end ... made me tear up! Wonderful documentary.

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for this. I adore Stephanie and the first part ended just when it was about to get to her. So grateful for your work!

i really hope your channel takes off soon, i’ve loved all of the videos of yours that i’ve watched!

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m really happy with how the channel has grown in the last month. Hopeful for more growth throughout the year! 😊

Thank you SO MUCH for this incredible documentary - so professional and informative, well, well done!!

Part3? I would love one more part with Willemijn thoooo💪🏻❤️

@NeilDolanDance

3 жыл бұрын

I have worked with her for many years, and she is the best! I was one of the guards that are lay at the front of the stage when she sang “It’s me”. And she’s the nicest person! I would also love to see a lot more of her 🥰🤩

@HeyItsSarah30

3 жыл бұрын

Omg YES!

Lovely video! Your research and the cast interviews are so respectful and well done. I love people talking about things they are passionate about especially musicals. :)

that final montage was everything

the answer to bootlegs is for shows to release a professional dvd for people who cannot afford to go to the show. I have never understood why this has never been done.

@TeylaDex

3 жыл бұрын

because they make more money by sueing and forcing people to travel halfway round the world.

@joshuarosenthal6873

3 жыл бұрын

It’s very expensive and difficult to have every show get a proshot. I believe all are recorded for archival purposes. I will say, however, that the concept of bootlegs hits different during a time when theatre is very limited. Perhaps for shows that have closed, it wouldn’t be as damaging/difficult to release a bootleg of? Idk, just trying to see both sides here.

@greenskittles8627

2 жыл бұрын

It has been done. Into the Woods original cast did one. That's how I saw that show. And if you want to be technical, Hamilton's release on Disney+ could count as well.

@Aronmasonarts

2 жыл бұрын

@@greenskittles8627 fair enough ,i stand corrected.

I am literally bawling. Wicked has been such a huge impact on my life. I first discovered it when I was first entering high school and it perfectly mirrored my feelings to a tee and something about it just grabbed my soul and it never let go. This video was incredible and I'm so thankful that the creator took the time to do such a deep dive because I learned things about my favorite Broadway musical that I had never known and that was a wonderful gift. If they screw up the movie I will never forgive them! This story is so precious to me and I hope it runs as long as Cats has been and longer!

I'm not tearing up over a documentary, you are! :') I enjoyed every bit of this, thank you so much!!!

Beautifully, beautifully done. 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚💚💚. There were definitely tears from me upon seeing the genius compilation at the end. Good tears, for sure. Thank you SO much for creating these videos. 🙏. You have done an outstanding job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Bravo. You again amaze me how you can completely engulf me in a story and keep me on the edge of my seat. Also making me feel every emotion, which, i usually say i only use emotions on stage. LOL. You have an amazing gift of presenting this material in the most entertaining way! Thank you!

You really got me right in the heart with that defying gravity medley at the end, behind the magic. U really really got me

Hello! :) so I know you have a ton of broadway requests under your belt, but this one is INCREDIBLY special to me and my friends. Do you think you could do the history of Rag Dolly/Raggedy Ann? It was a 1986 musical based on the famous doll, but it was a broadway flop lasting 5 performances, due to it's dark storyline. Interesting enough, It was a hit in Moscow, causing a documentary to be made. The whole footage of the show is lost, but a audio bootleg survived, and a news report showing footage, Some of The OG cast is still alive including Ivy Austin who played Raggedy Ann, and Patricia Snyder the director. With all these, I think it'll make a fantastic episode! 🥰💖

@helloladder

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!! Rag Dolly is such an interesting show!

@aaronsstuffz6488

3 жыл бұрын

This would be an intriguing video it’s really cool about hearing the show on KZread

@LyricNear

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love to see an in-depth video about it since a lot more lost media surrounding the show has been found since the last video was made. "Dark storyline" is an understatement lol.

@brielleindigo8684

3 жыл бұрын

I also agree! I'd love to hear you talk about Rag Dolly!

@KatieLHall-fy1hw

Жыл бұрын

Wowwwww that story is out there, they should try a revival, sometimes society is into the darkness, and that story has got it! It is mostly heartbreaking though (literally)

I am in love with these documentaries keep them coming

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ll keep making them as long as people keep watching! 😊

A few years ago they filmed and released a DVD of Miss Saigon in London, filmed on stage and it looks incredibly filmic and I'd love to see Wicked given the same treatment. Yes we are all looking forward to the movie but there is always a fear that it won't capture the magic. I worked backstage at Phantom in London when they released the movie and it was OK to a degree but generally very lacklustre and didn't capture any magic from the stage show - they even cut short the title song and the Phantom's scars were truly forgettable. If Wicked is to work they need to re-create a lot of the Wizard Of Oz sets and make it technicolour. Not sure about the copyright of the look of certain characters, but if it's possible they need to really go in that direction. I can't wait to see a movie, but it needs someone with a true love for the show to make it WICKED!

i got emotional through both parts of this. i remember seeing wicked the first time as a kid and thinking how much i'd want to be one of the witches someday- it's amazing to know that even though i didn't end up pursuing theatre professionally, this was a story many of the cast members and even people in the comments could relate to. wicked truly does connect people

That blend of the different Elphabas in different languages at the end was wonderful!

I love Wicked even though I've not been able to see it yet. This is a great documentary and made me appreciate this show even more than I do already. Thanks for that!

Thank you so much for making these videos. This show means so much to me in so many aspects of my life. I got my mom into it and we watched these together with my sister and she absolutely loved them as well 💚💚 ps. THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THE ICONIC BATTLE CRY IN IDINA'S RENDITION (she's my favorite haha)

That Laurel Harris story is so beautiful!! I had to back up and listen to her tell it a couple more times before I could go on and finish the video.

Wow. The editing at the end of this video... Bravo. You got me laughing and crying. A fitting conclusion to a fantastic 2-part essay. Thank you for this.

Another amazing video! I got so emotional!! Gotta rewatch part 1 now haha

Fantastic 2 part video, thank you so much, absolutely loved it.

And the way I’ve had tears for the vast majority of this video is so ridiculous!! Bravo!

Thank you! These two videos have made my week! I live in NYC and I miss broadway so much, especially Wicked! Can't wait for the lights to turn on again!

I'd just like to say: Please keep making such quality content. You're doing an amazing thing.

My favorite show of all time! I’ve seen it 4 times on tour (once with Laurel Harris as Elphaba) and once on Broadway!

Yesss!! i’ve been waiting for this one, thank you!!!

Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with us! Great work!

This whole documentary is a TREASURE. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

This was so incredibly well researched and put together. I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about Wicked but I learned so much - I am so curious about the non-replica production, and so thrilled to learn that there has finally been a black Galinda and a black Elphaba (although it's disappointing that there haven't been a lot more and that they didn't start doing this until what seems like fairly recently). I think you did a fantastic job weaving together the disparate parts of the Wicked phenomenon, with all the stuff about the adaptation process, the backgrounds of the creative team, the story of how the show changed between it's first tryout and Broadway, its initial reception (it was so cool that you had interviews with members of the original cast!!), the critical and hehe popular responses, the expansion beyond Broadway, its impact on pop culture and global impact, its legacy and how it needs to change - it was so comprehensive! You reminded me of how moving this story is, and how musical theatre can unite and inspire people and be a force, hehe "for good". Thank you so, so, so much for this peek behind the curtain and for shedding some light on the mysterious process of how Broadway musicals (or hit Broadway musicals) are put together. You are a "wickedly talented" documentarian indeed! I feel like I'm going to come back to this video a lot - but in terms of your future videos - might I suggest Phantom of the Opera as a topic?

@KatieLHall-fy1hw

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Blind casting can be awesome! One of my favorites was a production of a Little Shop, where Seymour was black, and Mushnik was a woman (a-la Suzi from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel style). It was excellent!

Dear patrick thank you for making such a wonderful documentary, for both part one and part two that I had just finished reviewing. I remember lining up for the lottery in New York back in 2007… although I didn’t get the lottery, I got to listen to the soundtrack and learn so much about this show that is sticks in my head 15 years later even! And this superb documentary that you made really help to re-tell the story and celebrate all that talent, emotion, dreams and magic of the story and its cast. I’m so excited I can’t sleep! (And there’s work tomorrow). Anyways, very impressed and a big congratulations to your documentary!!

@BehindTheMagic

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Jerry, thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed it! 💜

BRAVO ! This retrospect was beautifully done. Thank you for producing and putting this on the Internet for all of us to enjoy..

Attended a local showing of Wicked (Minneapolis) and now I'm finding this information helps me understand the details on a much deeper level. There is a place for bootlegs and I highly doubt it hurts box office sales.

Such a gift. A beautiful testament to my absolute favourite musical. Thank you for this.

@BehindTheMagic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

OMG, Laurel Harris! I knew I recognized that name! She's the Elphaba on the second touring show I saw! Her & Kara Lindsay had great chemistry (though Kara threatened to run away with every scene, lol)! She was the understudy/backgrounder on the first time I saw Wicked as well (but she wasn't Elphaba there). I remember Kara moved on to Broadway, but I didn't realize Laurel did, too. Kara did a neat backstage touring vlog for a while! This series is so great. Thank you so much for doing this.

this made me sooo emotional--absolutely wonderful work, thank you so much for making this documentary!!!!

Bravo! A beautiful, thorough and thoughtful look at Wicked. Thank you!

Great work, loved the videos! Brings back so many good Wicked memories🥰

I’m in tears right now. Thanks for this.

SO well done!!! Loved every second.

both parts are so well put together! Loved every minute of both vids - great job. :)

Wicked got me into musicals. I got to go to New York as my 18th birthday present (I'm from Europe), and the only thing I asked to do while there was to see Wicked, even if I had to go alone (my mother and brother don't really musicals, but they did go with me). It was a dream came true, specially now knowing that 2 weeks later Broadway would close down because of the pandemic. I've seen countless bootlegs (only way to see musical theatre where I'm from) and it only makes me want to see it live more!

Oh I wasn’t expecting the conclusion to bring me to tears but it did. Wicked and Defying Gravity especially mean everything to me. Thank you making this. 😭💚💚