Elphaba's Optional Riffs vs Original 'The Wizard and I'

From the musical "Wicked" by Stephen Schwartz.

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[MisterGolightly]

Hi! When I started editing the video I was like "Oh, this is gonna be short. I'll include this and two other songs from Wicked (you probs guessed it)" but there's so many riffs, I'll do each one separately next. Have a nice day 💜 (it's almost weekend!)

[DereBear]

Edens riff she added reeeaaally serves the song, it’s not a distracting riff, it gives climax to the right part of the phrase. It’s such a smart choice I can see why others did it!

[hermionecantdraw]

jessica vosk is a whole other level for me she’ll always be my fav but ALL of these elphies are AMAZING!!!

[ethanholmes]

Jessica Vosk is really, really outstanding. Her technique is flawless, pitch is precise, diction is precise, wig snatched, soul saved.

[FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE]

They were all cast for a reason: THEY CAN SING! That being said, I personally like (in addition to Idina): Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Jessica Vosk and Donna Vivino. I saw Eden live and she was SPECTACULAR!

[tamago_san]

0:43 her opt up really makes us feel Elphaba's happiness through the screen in that moment!

[montgomeryjohn]

08:33 Jessica’s tone and precision is unmatched. Her music influences are so carefully incorporated into her sound. VOCALLY, she made her mark and set the bar high

[xxobrittanyg]

Having to listen to “half of oz’s favorite team” many times without “the wizard and I” was TORTURE!

[foxtatertot]

Rachel Tucker originating the opt up for the final belt is just so great. I love that Cynthia Erivo chose to include it for her version for the Wicked movie.

[sapphael.]

Rachel Tucker is outstanding consistently, her belts and riffs are perfection. Such an icon!

[joeybeaupre]

I love hearing all the different ways a performer can sing the same verse

[Riah-bwtk]

Idina did pretty amazing on the performance shown here!!! to me she will always be Elphaba just because i think her and Kristin have the best emotional connection to their roles. that being said i think jessica vosk has the most insane belting ever...

[forces_]

Me: *is expecting the usual Moon River intro*

You: *uses a different one*

Me: *surprised pickachu face*

Also I'm laughing at the fact that basically half of this video is the final belt variations of "The Wizard and I." Goes to show how much you can do in a role that's been played by many others before.

[tommaso.pigano]

Alice Fearn is just something else, i wish i had gotten to see her live

[Wynnnter]

The fact that she got in trouble was crazy. She said yeah can’t do that so she changed it to feel comfortable and got a note

[luckieluckielu]

Lindsay Mendez will always own Wizard and I for me. It's so perfectly acted and her riffs are great.

[sashaduffy]

Where the heck-a-bob did Alice Fearn come from with that last riff. You can just lay me to rest now.💀

[Smgfan]

I swear Cynthia did like seven tributes to all their versions in hers 💚

[JulieDelahooke]

I’m recognizing so many faces. I know there’s some people who’ve played Elsa on Broadway or in the movie’s international versions. So good! Willemijn Verkaik sang the German version of Elsa

[mattymariah]

Jessica Vosk is unbelievable. I thought Shoshana and Willemijn Verkaik were my top, but Jessica is just outstanding! Her technique is nearly completely flawless. Of course all these Elphies are amazing, though. Cannot wait to see and hear what Cynthia Erivo does with the role. 💕