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 Wicked
| You need to know vocal levels for this one: what vocal range is Glinda? | Wicked: The Musical (boardwalkman) |
soprano. Soprano is the highest on the female vocal range.
| You may notice all the shoes behind Galinda's bed at Shiz, but what is behind Elphaba's bed? | The Amazing 'Wicked' (broadway01) |
A book.. Behind Galinda's bed there are exactly 24 pairs of shoes!
| Why was Nessa crippled? | "Wicked" in General (Arwen16) |
because of the milkflowers. Elphaba thinks that it's her fault, but Galinda is right when she tells her that it was the milkflower's fault.
| Why was Boq going to leave Nessa? | The Amazing 'Wicked' (broadway01) |
Glinda was engaged, and he wanted to appeal to her.. According to Boq he lost his heart to Glinda from the moment he first saw her. He only took Nessa to the dance because Galinda told him to.
| Why does Galinda change her name to Glinda? | A 'Wicked' Musical (avalongirl) |
In honor of the disappearance of Doctor Dillamond. Glinda decided to change her name because Doctor Dillamond disappeared. The funny thing is Doctor Dillamond could never say Galinda because he was a goat. From then on, whenever someone asked for her name or said her name wrong she would say, "My name is Glinda, the GA is silent."
| Why does Elphaba transform Fiyero into the Scarecrow? | "WICKED!" (janey114) |
to save his life. When Fiyero threatened to kill Glinda, and then he stood up for Elphaba against the Guards of the Emerald City, they arrest him. Elphaba casts a spell using, "The Grimmerie", and turns Fiyero into a scarecrow so he cannot be killed.
| Why didn't Idina Menzel perform her last show on Broadway? | "Wicked" The Musical (ross00018) |
She had an injury from a previous show. Idina Menzel got an injury from the trap door scene. Shoshana Bean went on for her.
| Why did Elphaba have such power? | "Wicked" in General (Arwen16) |
She was a child of both worlds. Once Glinda discovers that the Wizard is Elphaba's true father, Madame Morrible says "That's why she had such power; she was a child of both worlds."
| Why can't Nessa help Elphaba? | "Wicked" in General (Arwen16) |
she's an unelected official. Elphaba tells her that she can help her, but Nessa refuses because she's an unelected official and she doesn't know why she should help her.
| Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Wicked"? | Defying Gravity--A "Wicked" Song Quiz (sing519) |
Stephen Schwartz. Stephen Schwartz--one of the most talented composers (among others) in contemporary musical theater. Who else could have brought us the "Wonderful" (no pun intended) songs mentioned above? Thanks for taking my quiz! Be sure to leave comments!
| Who wrote the music and lyrics (NOT the book/screenplay)? | "Wicked" - But How Wicked Are You? (simjazzbeer) |
Stephen Schwartz. Stephen Schwartz also brought us "Godspell", "Pippin", "Children of Eden", "The Prince of Egypt", etc. Ben Eltonīs leap into Musicals was the Queen-based "We Will Rock You", doing very nicely thank-you. Both Sondheim and Lloyd Webber have several smash hit shows to their names, far too numerous to list here.
| Who wrote the book (script) for "Wicked"? | Defy Gravity: A "Wicked" Quiz (altogeek) |
Winnie Holzman . Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics.
| Who won the Tony for best leading actress in a musical? | "Wicked" The Musical (ross00018) |
Idina Menzel. Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were both nominated. Idina ended up winning.
| Who was the original choice for The Wizard on the San Francisco trial run of "Wicked"? | The Wonderful World of "Wicked" (Blakey1990) |
Robert Morse. Robert Morse was replaced by Joel Grey for the eventual Broadway run. George Hearn replaced Joel Grey on Broadway on July 20, 2004, and was eventually replaced by Ben Vereen on May 31, 2005.
| Who was the original "Elphaba"? | Best "Wicked" Quiz Out There (lphiechick99) |
Idina Menzel. Tony Award winner (for her portrayal in "Wicked"), Idina Menzel also starred in "Rent", "Aida", and "Wild Party". She was nominated for a Tony when she was in "Rent".
| Who was the last of the original Broadway cast members to leave the show on Broadway? | The Wonderful World of "Wicked" (Blakey1990) |
Michelle Federer. Michelle Federer, the original Nessarose, was the last of the original Broadway cast to leave the Broadway run of "Wicked". She was replaced by Cristy Candler on January 10, 2006.
| Who was the first replacement of the "Wizard" after the original? | Best "Wicked" Quiz Out There (lphiechick99) |
George Hearn. George Hearn was the original "Albin" in "La Cage aux Folles". Gary Beach is in the revival as "Albin". Harvey Fierstien wrote the book for "La Cage aux Folles", and Gene Barry was the original "Georges".
| Who was the first Galinda in "Wicked", AFTER Kristin Chenoweth left? | Wicked: The Musical (boardwalkman) |
Jennifer Laura Thompson. Laura Bell Bundy was the original Galinda STANDBY.
| Who was originally slated to play Elphaba? | Wicked: In Workshop and Behind the Scenes (WickedGirl613) |
Stephanie J. Block. Idina Menzel was the original Broadway cast Elphaba, but she wasn't first choice. Block was supposed to portray Elphaba, but due to scheduling constraints, she only got to be the understudy. However, she went on to star in the national tour.
| Who was Elphaba's roommate at Shiz? | "Wicked": The Best Musical Ever (mymymy45) |
Galinda. Galinda wanted to make her "popular." When Elphaba first got to Shiz she thought she would room with Nessa but she wound up with Galinda instead.
| Who sings this? "I hope you're happy! I hope you're happy now, I hope you're happy how you've hurt your cause forever, I hope you think you're clever!" | Wizomania! "Wicked" the Musical (gehrmankk) |
Glinda . This is from the song "Defying Gravity." Elphaba says "I hope you're proud how you would grovel in submission to feed your own ambition!" This song is a good example of the relationship the two have.
| Who said:
"Oh-do I have something in my teeth?"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Elphaba. This is Elphaba's second sentence in the play!
| Who said:
"You're the only friend I've ever had."? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Elphaba. This line is right before Glinda starts to sing her first solo in "For Good."
| Who said:
"This is an engagement party?"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Fiyero. Fiyero is surprised to learn he is engaged to Glinda.
| Who said:
"That's a good question. One that many people find confusifying."? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Glinda. Glinda says this right before she goes on to say "Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?"
| Who said:
"Oh, I have thrillifying news!"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Madame Morrible. This is Madame Morrible's line before she goes on to tell Elphaba that the Wizard wants to meet her.
| Who said:
"Look-it's tomorrow!"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Galinda. If you answered Glinda it is incorrect because this was before she changed her name to Glinda, so the correct answer is Galinda.
| Who said:
"It's all so...Ozmopolitan!"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Glinda. This is when Elphaba and Glinda are in the Emerald City for the first time.
| Who said:
"I don't believe it. Is that... "The Grimmerie"?"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Glinda. Glinda was shocked when Madame Morrible hands Elphaba "The Grimmerie"!
| Who said:
"Did you think I'd let you leave me here flat!?"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Nessa. This is when Boq tries to leave Nessa to appeal to Glinda.
| Who said:
"Captivity. Pri-son"? | "Wicked": Who in Oz Said That? (baseball2k8) |
Glinda. Glinda orders the guards to take Madame Morrible away because of the bad things she did.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Wicked
- Why was the WICKED BIBLE so named? ( goto )
- At what venue is "Wicked" being performed in San Francisco, CA? ( goto )
- What did the Wicked Witch of the West write in the sky in the Wizard of Oz? ( goto )
- Who will replace Eden Espinosa on Broadway in "Wicked" when she leaves on October 8, 2006? ( goto )
- What two weapons did the Lion take to kill the wicked witch in 'Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'? ( goto )
- Terry Deary wrote the Horrible Histories book, The Wicked Histories of the World. Who was credited with the illustrations? ( goto )
- Does the song 'Ding Dong the Wicked Witch is Dead' have the same tune of 'Mother Ginger' in the Nutcraker? ( goto )
- Who did Jenna Leigh Green, Wicked's Nessarose, play in the LA productions of 'Into the Woods' and 'Romeo and Juliet'? ( goto )
- In 'The Wizard of Oz' which actors played the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Wizard of Oz and The Wicked Witch of the West, and what are their names on the farm? ( goto )
- Who said ' This year was my second time, I played the wicked witch in Snow White in Belfast. Last year I played the Fairy Godmother, but I prefer to be booed, so this time I asked to play the baddie'? ( goto )
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