Wicked
Warning : The following clause contain freebooter forWicked . It ’s standard for a picture show adaptation of a Broadway melodious to either add new songs to the script or alter songs from the level production in some way , andWickedis no exception . While no raw songs have been added to 2024’sWicked , changes have been made to some of the musical theater ’s most iconic strain . While this can be jarring for longtime fans , the changes make sense for this cinematic adaptation of the Tony Award - winning musical .
" Dancing Through Life , " " Popular , " and " A Sentimental Man " are expanded to varying degrees in the movie , foreground certain stars and set musical composition within the functioning . " One Short Day " has the most drastic accession , which supply to the traditional knowledge of the Land of Oz while spotlightingWickedroyalty . And at long last , " Defying solemnity " is space out differently to accommodate the on - screen natural action and circle back to Elphaba ’s first song . The change inWicked ’s jaw - dropping melodious adaptationare not drastic , and most of them better suit the cinematic medium .
5"Dancing Through Life"
“Dancing Through Life” Is Extended To Showcase Wicked’s Choreography
The first noticeable change toWicked’smusic is in " Dancing Through Life . “This song serve up as Fiyero ’s big introduction to the rest ofShiz University , and its language highlight a massive issuing within Oz . Fiyero is one of many citizen who prefers to be complacent and ignorant , as long as it means they can keep a happy , freewheeling animation . While that complacence seems dainty , it come at a price : many citizens of Oz look the other direction while others — likethe animals who are disappearing inWicked — suffer .
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This message stays the same inWicked Part One’srendition of the Song dynasty , butit takes a minuscule more time to highlight Fiyero ’s terpsichore in the depository library , specifically when it comes to the intricate moving bookshelves . It makes sense the movie would want to highlight the set pieces , as well as Jonathan Bailey ’s fancy footwork .
It establish what the norm is , so when Elphaba introduce the picture , it ’s clear she is an outcast .
This carries over to the Ozdust Ballroom itself , where Fiyero ’s dancing is again highlighted — but it is not just his saltation that gets attention . Everyone who is anyone is at the Ozdust Ballroom , andspending more time here allows audiences to see another side of Oz . It establishes what the norm is , so when Elphaba accede the picture , it ’s clear she is an castaway .
Upon entering the Ozdust Ballroom , Elphaba is a laughingstock , but she proceeds to dance by herself in silence . However , when Glinda joins her , a slow , instrumental version of " Dancing Through Life " meet asElphaba ’s saltation with Glinda go on . In the stagecoach translation , the birdsong end when Elphaba enters — and Elphaba ’s dance is in secrecy , even when Glinda joins . In the 2024 picture , " Dancing Through Life " continues throughout the Ozdust Ballroom panorama , right up to when Elphaba and Glinda exit .
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4"Popular”
“Popular” Gives Glinda a Little More Time To Herself
The next song inWickedis also the next birdsong with a fragile change . Glinda the Good Witch’sbig solo number , " Popular , " has the lowly amount of variety made . After leaving the Ozdust Ballroom , Elphaba and Glinda stay put up all night together , catch closer . With this being the commencement of their friendly relationship , Glinda believes the skillful way to show her heart for Elphaba is to give her a makeover . While this may seem like a surface - story motion , this mean everything to Glinda .
to boot , this birdsong is one of the only time anyone has ever tried to befriend Elphaba , as well as one of the few multiplication someone has called her beautiful . Elphaba may act like she is above this , but as Glinda notices , this is just an bit . Elphaba is insecure about her coming into court , specially since it so often conduct to people judging her before they get to know her .
" Popular , " for the most part , stays true to the play ’s version of the Song dynasty . However , there is a bit more spectacle thanks to picture show magic . And as observed byPlaybill , there are a few slender changes to " Popular , " in all probability made to complement Ariana Grande ’s vocals . Along with that , the ending is a mo longer , with some extra " la la ’s " tacked on .
Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Throughout the song " Popular , " Grande delivers a stunning performance filled with fantastic stage dancing , as well as plenty of comedy . It makes sense that 2024’sWickedwould want to end big when Grande birth full-grown throughout this functioning . Grande ’s looping of Glindagets a petty bit more time to show off her dance skill , as well as her sensational vocals , terminate the vocal almost as if she were do at a concert — complete with a improvised leg and spotlights .
3"One Short Day"
“One Short Day” Explores The Lore Of Oz And The Emerald City
The biggest change to the euphony ofWickedis seen within " One Short Day . “There ’s a longer introduction , which works well for the film adaptation . In the stagecoach musical , Elphaba and Glinda skip directly into the Emerald City , but there is a little bit of travel time on screen , building the anticipation for the Emerald City , the crown jewel ofthe Land of Oz .
This introduction is not the most drastic change made to " One Short Day , " however . That attainment belongs toWizomania . In the Broadway musical , Wizomaniais a play within a maneuver that is meant to highlight how wonderful the Wizard of Oz is . InWicked2024 , audiences are treated to an extended lore dumpaboutthe history of Ozfrom none other than the original Elphaba and Glinda doer , Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth .
The Wizard of Oz ' Dorothy Gale is reference and have in the 2d deed of Broadway ’s Wicked , though only as a silhouette . Conversely , I think I ’d care to see more of Dorothy in Wicked : Part Two , as I think it could really help flesh out the story and dynamics of what her comer to Oz run to considering the ending of Elphaba ’s tarradiddle .
They are actors in - world portraying the elder of Oz , and they explain the vaticination of Oz and theGrimmerie , Wicked’smagical book . There is a lot more traditional knowledge inWicked’snovel than the Broadway musical could cover , but withWicked Part Onebeing about the length of the entireWickedmusical , director Jon M. Chu had time to explore some of that lore in more depth .
Doing so chip in extra context to the meaning of the Grimmerie , as well as Madame Morrible ’s pursuit in Elphaba , the in all probability chosen one in the prophecy . Along with expanding on the lore , this segment gives the original actor behind Glinda and Elphaba a prospect to make a cameo in the new moving-picture show . Not only do they get to show off their musical chop , but the moment almost feel as if they are launch the torch toWickedstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande .
2"A Sentimental Man”
The Wizard of Oz Gets The Chance To Dance Through Life
WhileWickedmakes very few changes to the lyrics of " A Sentimental Man , " the tempo of the call is a little second different . The film variant ofWickedgivesJeff Goldblum ’s Wizard of Oza chance to show off his terpsichore skills , something that is teased in the first place with his fancy footwork .
His short dance , as well as his model of Oz , also highlight how he is a clever inventor and narrator — but not an actual wizard .
Showing off to Elphaba and Glinda , the Wizard of Oz does a concert dance - like saltation behind the curtain , get it depend like he nurse the moon in his hands . It ’s all an act , highlighting how the Wizard is an entertainer who is most well-off hiding behind spectacle . His little saltation , as well as his example of Oz , also highlight how he is a canny artificer and storyteller — but not an actual star . He just has the charisma and toy to make it seem like he is more powerful than he in reality is .
What ’s ironic is the song " A Sentimental Man " is the Wizard of Oz ’s attempt to show a vulnerable side of himself to Elphaba . It ’s about how he does not need the glitz and glam . All he wants , at the end of the day , is to be a don figure with loved unity who can rely on him . However , his actions , as well as all the heater and mirrors , say otherwise . For such a " sentimental mankind , " the Wizard of Oz has no qualm about rest to Oz , turning citizen against one another , and spying on innocent through the flying rapscallion .
Despite wanting to be a supportive Padre frame others can twist to , the Wizard fails to really be someone his following can trust on . But only Elphaba sees through his well - manufacture act , and she may be the only one the Wizard of Oz truly wants to be a bathetic father figure to .
1"Defying Gravity"
“Defying Gravity” Circles Back To “The Wizard And I”
The final song inWicked Part Oneis the Broadway show ’s most iconic song , " Defying Gravity . " On - stage , the song is sing with few interruptions . Along with that , the spectacle is when Elphaba strike her force ballad while rising into the atmosphere . On - screen , however , there is a lot more action to be seen as the guards pursue Elphaba . Along with that , the film does not need to swear on point magic to win over audiences that Elphaba is fly . As such , witness see Elphaba fall before she flies , taking a short breather before she begins her ballad .
revolting music director Jon M. Chu excuse why they made the decision to change the Broadway musical ’s iconic “ Defying Gravity ” to the film ’s climatical final stage .
The movie ’s take on " Defying Gravity " also circles back to Elphaba ’s first song , " The Wizard and I. " During that first routine , she fantasizes about working alongside the Wizard of Oz . She even has a vision , where she consider her future tense is inexhaustible . Fast - forward to now , and Elphaba ’s dreams of form with the Wizard of Oz have been abandoned ; however , Elphaba is still unlimited . It ’s a clever fashion to foreground how far Elphaba has come , while also showcasing how the movie can pull off its " Defying Gravity " spectacle differently from the stage product .
Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Furthermore , Elphaba ’s mini - reprise of " The Wizard and I " builds up to the grand finale , whereCynthia Erivo ’s Elphabadelivers a herculean , climactic end to " Defying Gravity . " This is the big last , and it ’s a note that anyWickedfan is excite for . Taking the time to progress up to that , while also using that meter to show how the relaxation of Oz is reacting to the news program about The Wicked Witch , is an splendid way of life to build the anticipation .
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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two - part flick , following the unlikely friendly relationship between Elphaba , born with immature peel , and Glinda , a popular patrician , in the Land of Oz . As they navigate their contrasting paths , they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West .
