Broadway First Rehearsal | WICKED the Musical

“Like a handprint on my heart…”—The Broadway company of WICKED reunited for their first rehearsal back, going on an emotional journey as they sang through the score for the first time, together, in over 500 days.

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” WICKED has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

The Gershwin Theatre on 50th Street and Broadway is that magical place. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget.

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[AStageForTheKingdom]

Guys, chill. Yes, Elphaba’s voice was struggling. It happens to everybody. This moment unfortunately just happened to get posted on the internet. Moments like that can happen to everybody. Check out the video that has audio of all the Les Mis singers messing up.

Personally, I’m a trained theatre singer, and also have experience in choirs, acapella groups, etc. There are days my voice can sing practically anything easily, and then there are other days where anybody listening would be seriously concerned for my health. So far I haven’t done any noticeable permanent damage to voice (I’ve been checked out by ENTs a couple times).

I’m not on the same level as Broadway performers, but the struggles are similar no matter what your level. In this particular case, I doubt Broadway singers are truly in tip top vocal condition after a year and a half off. They’ve probably still been taking voice lessons (albeit over Zoom in many cases), but that just can’t compare to the level of vocal conditioning required to sing a Broadway lead role every night 5-6 days a week. Suggesting a person can just dive back into that with no hiccups is like suggesting an NFL athlete can jump right back into the grind of training camp and the regular season with no hiccups just because they’ve been working out at home.

This principle is especially true with the insane belting roles like Elphaba and Elsa.

[sillygoose]

They're not even like, performing performing, but it still makes me I can't wait for the tour to come to Boston! 💚🖤🤍💗

[jvudah]

BROOO LINDSAY SLAYED DEFYING GRAVITY. I WAIT TILL SHE DOES IT ON BROADWAY!!!!

[infjelphabasupporter]

So glad Ginna's still there, she's amazing! 💕💚

[katleconey]

Okay, if she is that aggressive and powerful in DG then I NEED her No Good Deed...I like an angry Elphie 💚

[vickychivilcoyar]

i can totally relate to the blond guy reaction behind Lindsay Pearce while singing the last part of Defying Gravity

[perksofbeinganna]

I really wish shows were redoing different cast recordings from time to time because all of them sound amazing!!! I wish I could listen to them in a proper quality 💜 also 2:20??? I WAS NOT PREPARED WOW

[sadiejohnsonsings]

IM SO HAPPY😊 I've been so excited for Wicked! I know this is Ginna, but I met Kristin Chenoweth this summer and she's SO sweet! I auditioned and got into her broadway bootcamp and it was AMAZING.

[ninak.]

I can feel their emotions and excitement through the screen ❤️

[myaccounti]

I saw ginna back in 2019! She’s awesome

[ellak]

This is so amazing!! The leading ladies are both soooo talented, and I’m BEYOND happy that GC got to continue her run as Glinda!! She and Mary Kate Morrissey (her Elphie on the tour) are easily my fave pair as of right now, but Lindsay is doing such an amazing job!! So excited they’re reopening Tuesday!
Edit: so I saw the current national tour cast about a month ago, and i think there is a three-way tie of my fave pairs between Talia Suskauer and Allison Bailey (who I saw live!), Lindsay and GC, and MK and GC. I'm really indecisive XD

[SeanPrevil]

Wicked is my all-time favourite musical, I've seen it five times so far, more than any other musical. So watching this and hearing these songs again was so special. Welcome back WICKED <3

[KingoftheJuice]

"There's No Place Like Oz"

That's clever writing....

[disneydanny]

JUst got back from seeing the national tour in Sacramento. *LOVED* the new addition of a short fanfare in place of the cast yelling "CONGRATULOTIONS!" during "Thank Goodness"

[Matt_Hattr]

Chills all around!!! So incredible to hear the sounds of this amazing show again!!!

[DHernandez]

i saw gina with hannah c in 2019 and omg they were both amazing i’m SO EXCITED FOR WICKED TO OPENNN

[jeffdavenport]

How have I never come across this video? So awesome, and I'm so glad there was footage of this rehearsal. I love how you can see the excitement in the body language of everyone for this rehearsal.

[stoneuniko]

Welcome back. This made my heart bumping with joy.

[larranag]

So happy! I am over joyed with the return of WICKED!

[Lizandrafedel]

It's soooo good to see you! welcome back! this video made me cry my heart out!