Wicked
Ever sinceWickedpremiered in dramatics last calendar month , the viewers and the critic alike have been ineffectual to curb their enthusiasm . From rave reviews from online forums to reel and memes celebrating the flick on social medium , the musical became a cultural phenomenon . Between the exceeding direction and the impulsive , fairytale - similar scenography , there is something else that catch everyone ’s praise : the performances .
Each of the actors succeeded in bring beloved literary quality and iconic songs to the big screenland . Considering the popularity and prestige of both the original story and the Broadway musical , that was not an promiscuous line of work . For once , there is very piffling we can complain about . accord to rumor , some of the mainWickedactors ' public presentation might be Oscars contenders . Although it is hard to pick darling , some doer inWickedtruly differentiate themselves among the already impressive ensemble . For the rest , we might have to hold off forWicked Part Two .
8Marissa Bode
As Nessarose Thropp
Marissa Bode portrays Elphaba ’s paraplegic sister , Nessarose , with a delicate balance of exposure and quiet determination . In the root , the character appears as a timid , naive girl who wish to be treated like everyone else and see acceptance among her peers . However , this desire for inclusion comes at a price , as her insecurity occasionally lead her to work her back on her sister in favor of some make bold popularity . adverse to Elphaba , Nessa allows her friend ' judgment to get in the way of her choices .
After Elphaba becomes The Wicked Witch of the West at the end of Wicked : Part 1 , questions arise about Nessarose ’s possible sorcerous abilities .
Despite her emotional execution , Bode has a more secondary role , and she does n’t shine as brightly as the others . The actress captures the purpose of a quality who reject to permit her physical status delimitate her or limit her aspiration . Bode frees herself from the " tragically beautiful " label others are keen on giving her , depicting Nessa not as a helpless small missy , but as a immature cleaning lady who , despite being beloved and spoiled by her father , yearns for independence and bed how to get it . Nevertheless , despite the nicety limn , Bode ’s execution lacks the witticism of her castmates .
7Ethan Slater
As Boq Woodman
Despite the not - so - charming character he bring , Ethan Slater still manages to bring a certain charisma and humor to the theatrical role of Boq Woodman , the Munchkin who harbors an unrequited love for Galinda / Glinda . Initially an earnest and hopeless quixotic , Boq ’s puppy love becomes easy to wangle for the succeeding Good Witch of Oz . However , Boq is far from an free victim . woodlouse ’s piece of work in the first part of the movie proved that theactor ’s performance would honor one ofWicked’sdarkest journey .
Slater has indeed been capable to capture a nuance in his character that might otherwise have been lost between his originally empathetic nature and apparently less significant role . Nevertheless , even as Boq chooses to stay with Nessa for the prison term being , the viewer is leave with glance of the Munchkin ’s stubborn feelings for Glinda as well as how his sentiment of inferiority and insecurity might conduce him to a path few would ever expect from him . However , to really see Slater effulgence , the public will have to wait for the second part ofWicked .
6Peter Dinklage
As Dr. Dillamond
Peter Dinklage drive home a attractively moving performance as Dr. Dillamond , the Goat prof who ends up being a tragic symbolic representation of preconception and oppression inWicked . Although the part is confine to his voice , the actor never lose his excited power . Throughout the motion picture , Dinklage embrace his more " behind - the - prospect " role and becomes the part of grounds that call out the viciousness , ignorance , and shallowness present in Oz and at Shiz University . Thus , Dinklage ’s performance honors the political significance of the role .
The worker ’s subtle inflection make the quality ’s complex journey even more heartbreaking . From the wise and tranquil tincture he assumes as he essay to mentor Elphaba to the more dry yet well - mean outspoken alteration he relieve oneself while scolding Glinda , the actor immediately proves his adaptability . In the close , Dinklage deliver a outspoken performance that showcases the hurt and righteous anger of someone who is face absurd preconception and discrimination .
5Jeff Goldblum
As The Wizard of Oz
As rare as it is for Jeff Goldblum in anything to not be one of the top three thespian in any movie , he has a smaller , albeit significant and well - executed , theatrical role inWicked . Goldblum bring in his authoritative charm , intelligence , and wit to the Wonderful Wizard of Oz , and the character seems to have been seamster - made for him . However , his screen time in the first movie is limited to a short yet challenging introduction that prepares the viewers for what is to come .
The ending of Wicked include several twists and turn , with one revealing that a specific character is a baddie working for the Wizard of Oz .
From his initially affectionate discourse of Elphaba to his more sinister yet powerless side tardily being expose , Goldblum captures the finer points of his mysterious character . With a foxy grinning and a measured timber , he conveys the Wizard ’s magnetic temptingness while at the same time hinting at the dark manipulation behind his facade and his weaker , impotent nature that does not make him the traditional villain of a fairy story but a scared and dangerous human . The primary player ’s performance give up some scarily accurate melodic line , counted amongWicked ’s best quotes , in such a naturally frightening way of life that it make the interview eager to see his future .
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4Jonathan Bailey
As Fiyero Tigelaar
Through his exceptional comedic timing and entertaining show , Jonathan Bailey can convey an undeniable personal appeal to the patently unthinking character of Fiyero Tigelaar , the charming prince who slip the Black Maria of both Glinda and Elphaba . At first glance , Fiyero ’s irresponsible mental attitude makes him appear shallow and one-dimensional , but Bailey does not simply use his self - deprecating humor to win the bosom of the public but also manages to gradually reveal the layers of a much more profound and interesting character .
From his first wry line of reasoning as he reveals his bewildered face upon seeing Elphaba to the magnetic performance of " Dancing Through Life " , Bailey introduces the audience to his character , making them both laugh and sing along with him . While his flirty secret plan with Glinda is endearing and his backchat with the future Wicked Witch of the West is exhilarating , the histrion continues to charm the looker as he unwrap Fiyero ’s exposure and conflicted nature . Although not in the top three , theBridgertonactor ’s clever carrying out inWickeddeserves recognition .
3Michelle Yeoh
As Madame Morrible
Michelle Yeoh bring an thrilling and intimidate mien to the function of Madame Morrible , the guileful Dean of Sorcery at Shiz University . Morrible first appears as a typically life-threatening professor , unforced to labor her pupil beyond their limits and help them develop their gift . Yeoh delivers a carrying out that is both captivating and chilling , perfectly incarnate the character ’s equivocal and mystifying nature . This is characteristic of how her portrayal is filled with subtlety and bed , particularly in her interactions with different characters .
While presenting herself as a wise man to Elphaba , Morrible ’s less genial stripe emerge in her exchanges with Glinda , for whom she holds no esteem . Toward the end , her rightful purpose are discover , with Yeoh building tenseness in every prospect . Once Madame Morrible realizes Elphaba will not be a pawn in their game , Yeoh masterfully drops her more affectionate facade and switches her demeanorto show how remorseless her character can be against her foe . Yeoh ’s multifaceted performance merit third stead , after the obvious two everyone is really blab about .
2Cynthia Erivo
As Elphaba Thropp
Filling Idina Menzel ’s shoes was definitely not an promiscuous business . However , somehow , Cynthia Erivo successfully paid tribute to the bequest of one of the most renowned role in the history of cinema , literature , and theater . Similarly , the actress and singer captured the beauty of Menzel ’s original performance , bringing the magic of a beloved staple of Broadway to the heavy screen . YetErivo ’s portrayal of Elphaba Thropp is still her own , and is nothing short of exceptional , incarnate the fierceness , vulnerability , and astuteness of her fictional character .
Wicked ’s Elphaba and Glinda teach audience many important lessons about the power of friendship , stand by each other in moment of crisis .
Erivo ’s vocal performance is breathtaking as she navigates the range of emotion that characterize Elphaba ’s journeying . What is most telling is not simply how she powerfully pitch impossibly gamy notes , but also the authenticity of how the character ’s detriment , fear , and hopes translate into her vocal delivery . likewise , her acting does not let down . In every vista , glimpses of Elphaba ’s intense inner life emerge through the interpreter ’s facial expressions , tone , or drift . As the quality spring up throughout the story , so does Erivo , leading into the prominent climactic scene . Wickedreviewsall agree that the main actress ' public presentation truly defied gravity .
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1Ariana Grande-Butera
As Glinda Upland
As much asWickedassembled an sinful squad of actors and can boast breathtaking and over - the - top performances , there was never a doubt about who deserve to secure the first spot in any ranking . Ariana Grande in the role of Glinda the Good is a dazzling victory . It is scandalous thatGrande audition for Elphaba firstwhen the pop singer ’s public presentation rise she was born to play the diametric purpose . Grande fetch her signature charm and outspoken prowess to the part , embodying Glinda ’s iconic momentsof humor , ingenuousness , and snark . Many speculate her workplace in the musical might earn her an Academy Award .
Although far from villainous , the future Good Witch of Oz does not commence as wise and compassionate as we see her in the 1939 movie . The character reference could well come across as annoying or downright unlikable . However , as Kristin Chenoweth did before her , Ariana Grande deform an ab initio shallow , inner girl into an endearing , even clumsy , front , who , regardless of her occasionally mean girl streak , is as lovable as she is entertaining and witty . Grande ’s comic facial expressions and wild antics inWickedreveal her as more than a powerhouse with an ethereal voice : she is a dependable artistic Einstein .
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foul adapts the Broadway melodic into a two - part flick , following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba , born with unripened skin , and Glinda , a pop aristocrat , in the Land of Oz . As they pilot their contrasting way , they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West .
