Stephanie J. Block (or 'SJB' as she is known by fans) was the original choice for the role of Elphaba, and was the actress Stephen Schwartz thought about while composing the original score of the musical. She read the role of Elphaba during the early stages of development in 2001-2002, she sang a song or two from Wicked before it ever began, she was asked to do this on very short notice. Warner Brothers then agreed to put millions into the show. She first created “Elphaba.”
I lost my father 2 years ago, and this song "For Good" has helped me to thank my father, Charles Wayne Lenfest, for all that he did for my brother and I. My father accepted me on many levels and was always there for my brother and I. He will always be with me, no matter where I go. Thank you for this song, and this beautiful rendition.
I saw SJB with Annaleigh Ashford and they were a dream duo. When she sings ‘like a handprint on my heart’ Steph grabbed AA’s hand and put it on her heart. So touching!
ok so the simple fact that these 2 have not done this show together ever is a tragedy! these 2 are my favorite Glinda and Elphaba and i have seen both on many occasions AND NEVER TOGETHER!!!!! i can't be the only one who wants this!!!! if these 2 did it together, omg u wouldn't be able to weigh the roof down enough to keep it on the building!
I think she brings a level of maturity to the performance, which I believe goes back to Elphaba's maturity compared to Glinda's sweet innocence. Just my two cents...
***** Yes, I am aware of that. I have watched many videos of Stephanie singing, including one of her and Sebastian performing As Long As You're Mine. I love her voice and she is one of my favourite Elphabas of all time.
Looking back again other commenters could be right it may be the chorus causing the distraction sadly but I love you both this just didn't dove justice
I loved it until they sang together In high notes there both stars in their own right sometimes the brightest stars shine brighter as the only stars in the sky love you both as amazing singers alone :)
No, they were never together on Broadway, and Megan was on tour at one point, as well as Broadway, just not with Stephanie. They were in 9 to 5 together though.
The CHOIR RUINED an amazing performance. JESUS who’s “brilliant” was that?... They sang with such emotion! I’ve listened to that song a million times and that time was like listening to it the first time all over again.
To everyone thinking they never performed together: I saw them during the 1st National Tour in LA at The Pantages theatre, I still have the signed playbill and tickets ❤️
Ok Pablo Luis Perez, I thought Stephanie did the 2005 National Tour of Wicked with Kendra Kassebaum as her Glinda, and Megan was with Eden Espinosa for the LA sit down production. I could be mistaken.
Wow - although Stephanie J. Block is talented, she seems totally affected and mannered and pretentious and annoying. Not a sincere moment anywhere in her performance. Megan Hilty, however, seems adorable.
This is Stephanie for you, once she hears the music in two seconds flat and a breath of air she gets into character
Stephanie J. Block (or 'SJB' as she is known by fans) was the original choice for the role of Elphaba, and was the actress Stephen Schwartz thought about while composing the original score of the musical. She read the role of Elphaba during the early stages of development in 2001-2002, she sang a song or two from Wicked before it ever began, she was asked to do this on very short notice. Warner Brothers then agreed to put millions into the show. She first created “Elphaba.”
If they did Wicked together I'd stop everything and go see it!! Love these two women!
Cherise Snow they did in 2005 ❤️ They were incredible BEST chemistry...
@@pabloluisperez5265 They never did Wicked together.
Stephen Schwartz didn't write this song for a choir to sing back-up. What the heck was someone thinking????????????
The beauty of this song is supposed to be between two voices, not a chorus overpowering them
So heartfelt, and then BANG! The goddamn fucking choir spoils the song.
I lost my father 2 years ago, and this song "For Good" has helped me to thank my father, Charles Wayne Lenfest, for all that he did for my brother and I. My father accepted me on many levels and was always there for my brother and I. He will always be with me, no matter where I go. Thank you for this song, and this beautiful rendition.
I saw SJB with Annaleigh Ashford and they were a dream duo. When she sings ‘like a handprint on my heart’ Steph grabbed AA’s hand and put it on her heart. So touching!
That damn choir was so annoying! Anyway, Stephanie is AMAZING.
This would be my All Star cast. Megan and Stephanie!
omg Stephanie J Block is amazing.
Megan and Stephanie ... WOW. Amazing.
I was wondering what everyone was talking about with the ensemble. I see it now. And I've come to the conclusion that WTF is an accurate response.
Megan and SJB still have it! A bit put off by the choir, though. They don't need it!
Um, no. Stephanie doesn't need backup....
Lori Boucher I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING😂
HAHHAHAHAHAA YES
Megan is flawless omfg.
ok so the simple fact that these 2 have not done this show together ever is a tragedy! these 2 are my favorite Glinda and Elphaba and i have seen both on many occasions AND NEVER TOGETHER!!!!! i can't be the only one who wants this!!!! if these 2 did it together, omg u wouldn't be able to weigh the roof down enough to keep it on the building!
Elphaboy they were together for the 1st national tour ❤️ I saw them in LA at the Pantages... BEST chemistry & brilliance.
They were on bway together in 2005 for a short time and in the LA production and National tour
I think she brings a level of maturity to the performance, which I believe goes back to Elphaba's maturity compared to Glinda's sweet innocence. Just my two cents...
These two were in my first experience of Wicked at the Pantages...saw it 4 times, and that was the best cast (IMO).
My favorite pair to sing this song. I love this version
These two were made for each other. Just wow.
That was absolutely stunning!
Megan Hilty was an amazing Glinda
Absolutely flawless performance!
hmm hmmm . . . way to many great people on EARTH a have not heard of . . . .thanks for the upload
Megan is adorable
Stephanie J Block is the brunette standing next to Megan. I really wish those two had been on Wicked together. They would have been amazing.
***** Yes, I am aware of that. I have watched many videos of Stephanie singing, including one of her and Sebastian performing As Long As You're Mine. I love her voice and she is one of my favourite Elphabas of all time.
I am aware that Stephanie has an amazing voice, as I believe I stated in my original comment.
I love Idina but I think Stephanie would have made a much better intial, Elphaba with Kristin Chenoweth.
I feel that way too but at the time SJB was new and had never been on bway while Idina had became known from Rent, but it ended up working out.
I love wicked
I was thinking the same thing. They're BEAUTIFUL but it's inspiring to see two of my favs look closer to my weight.
I love seeing these two together again!
YES!.
Megan Hilty... my queen. ♥ Steph is wonderful too!
stephanie is everything
I want to push tose backup singers of the stage.. These ladies are godesses
Stephanie J Block is my second favorite elphaba ever. but i love how they're not super thin here.
after watching plenty of block's video I can say that's she's way better than Idina (though I love Idina too).
Elena Alcalde it's a fluke that Idina has become as successful and famous as she has.
Mefi her voice is notable and unique, doe.
Mefi are you serious?! Idinq is amazing
This is AMAZING!
Very moving - exceptionally. And I hate to admit it but i didnt mind the choir
Looking back again other commenters could be right it may be the chorus causing the distraction sadly but I love you both this just didn't dove justice
I loved it until they sang together In high notes there both stars in their own right sometimes the brightest stars shine brighter as the only stars in the sky love you both as amazing singers alone :)
love this
Awesome!!! I love it!
Megan *was* on tour. I saw her Dec 20, 2006 in Toronto, Canada.
Do you justice lol muah!
The most annoyingly pointless and irritating backing choir ever?!
Check out somewhere around 4:14 or so... they don't look totally 'In Synch'. I reckon they are miming.
awesome
Okay the choir was annoying. Pointless
No, they were never together on Broadway, and Megan was on tour at one point, as well as Broadway, just not with Stephanie. They were in 9 to 5 together though.
very nice
Why is there a damn choir
Steph is kinda reminding me of Celine Dion here... Her mannerisms and voice, and even her face slightly...
Ahhh, these two should be Elphie and Glinda in the Wicked movie.
I agree! they dould also have put the key back in D flat (i think) like in the show.
This is better then when they did it in the show.
yeah :(
Did they ever perform together as Galinda and Elphaba?
The CHOIR RUINED an amazing performance. JESUS who’s “brilliant” was that?... They sang with such emotion! I’ve listened to that song a million times and that time was like listening to it the first time all over again.
brb crying
These are the two who should have been in the OBC. And they definitely do not need any back up singers.
So much better than Idina Menzel! Loveeeee Megan Hilty!
This would've been perfect without the distraction of the choir! Whose idea was to include them?@
I like Jenn Gambatese or Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda and Curt Hansen as Fiyero but Kristin and Adam are both awesome.
Was it just me or did i hear "Stephanie J. Black"
Now for Idina and Kristin
whoah....does celine dion have, like, a twin sister or something?
tee hee yes, that's exactly how it looks
Wtf is with the choir? Lmaoooo
Why is there a chorus wtf
They only did 9 to 5 together, never Wicked.
Ben Schaeffer they did in 2005, during the 1st national tour. I saw them in LA at the Pantages, still have the signed playbills
To everyone thinking they never performed together: I saw them during the 1st National Tour in LA at The Pantages theatre, I still have the signed playbill and tickets ❤️
Ok Pablo Luis Perez, I thought Stephanie did the 2005 National Tour of Wicked with Kendra Kassebaum as her Glinda, and Megan was with Eden Espinosa for the LA sit down production. I could be mistaken.
Megan is currently Sho's best friend tho!
The ensemble needs to go away. Let them have their moment, k thnx.
Megan rendition is waaay better than christine,much more emotional
Henz Carl Tupas no Stephanie is the one with darker hair
thank god they made wicked like that cause the book is a little bit weird i mean it has a rape her mother by a creature
wow megan's arms are huge!!! she must work out alot!! and can tackle a guy to the ground in a second!!! she's a great singer tho!
Megan is my favorite Glinda, but I prefer Eden Espinosa as Elphie.... BY FAR.
Yes, I agree. The chorus accompanying them was just NOT right. Bummer.... Megan & Stephanie are brilliant.
GO AWAY ENSEMBLE!!!
agreed, so distracting!
Ah. No, we don’t need a choir :((
I don't like the choir.
The ensemble should go away. lol. Stephanie OOZES Elphaba.
I was loving it until the unnecessary choir ruined it.
The choir sucked the integrity from the performance! What a waste!!!!!! Ugh
THE CHORUS BEHIND RUINED EVERYTHING...,
STEPHANIE IS BETTER THAN IDINA
Wow - although Stephanie J. Block is talented, she seems totally affected and mannered and pretentious and annoying. Not a sincere moment anywhere in her performance.
Megan Hilty, however, seems adorable.
Megan blew her away ... Stephanie has odd phrasing and forced vibrato.... Not bad just not great
NO. Just , no. Just sing the damn thing and stop acting overwrought and "meaningful." Fake fake fake.
this is my least fav version i ever seen and heard of this song my own opinion is simply awful :(