I do not own any of the copyright for this! Rachel Tucker and Gina Beck in Defying Gravity with Christopher Howell as the Wizard and Julie Legrand as Madame Morrible.
So happy that she will be returning to this exact same stage in September Broadway loved her during her run, now it's time for the West End to fall in love with Rachael all over again ❤️
Actually having now some years to compare, Idina seems rather average Elphaba. Some other actresses made a true masterpieces with this character, both vocally and artistically.
Omgosh! I always put my hands over my heart everytime I watch this or hear Rachel and Gina perform Defying Gravity. So much emotion comes to me. I absolutely love 'Wicked'. The cast is amazing and Rachel and Gina are just perfect! I go back to OZ Aug 7th and I'm counting down the days!
WOW!! Saw the show 4 and a half years ago! Forgot how good it was!! I went cold at the end. So wish I could see Rachel before she leaves - she's outstanding!!!! Have to see the show again soon!
8:42 shot is just stunning. London struck gold with rachel! As much as i love louise, next month when she takes over rachel, shes gonna have some big boots to fill.
I saw this in august and oh my god, it will be always in my heart. I love every actress who has played Elphaba over the years but for me Rachel IS Elphaba. Best night of my life.
Obviously Rachel Tucker is an absolute legend, but I think Gina Beck's fantastic acting deserves some credit. I hate when actresses turn Glinda into a complete caricature and ditz, gut Gina's performance feels so sincere and genuine!! I love!!!
watched this 12th of october 2012 and it made us get front row tickets for the saturday!! rachel is truely the best all of her range is exceptional especially the wizard and i. my family and i have booked stalls a 15 to 28 (front row) fro her final performance on the 27th of october
I went to see this for my birthday and I got my Program signed by all the cast including Gina and Rachael, Best show I have ever seen, and I'm not kidding. I'm going again this year to see it
This was a great production I went and seen this with people in my school 40 of us went and seen this in London 45 in total including 5 teachers. Elphabas voice was amazing out live.
I don't understand why people hate the London casting. Just because we're not American doesn't mean we can't peform it. It's not our fault we live where we do. We can't exactly fly all the way over to America to watch a 2 and a half hour show to fly back. Think about what you say before you go sharing your unvalid opinion on the internet.
I personally believe West End’s casts for Wicked are better than those on Broadway, all the companies have very talented people, but for some reason I prefer the way that London casts deliver their performance. But again is for the particular case of this musical. My favorite Elphabas.
Hollie, By birth, I'm an American. By spirit, I'm an Anglophile and Latter Day Francophile. I was fortunate enough to spend 5 years living on your side of the pond. For sure, I think Broadway is grand. To say Broadway is better than West End is ignorance! The West End is brilliant. (Does anyone actually say 'bloody bril'?) I use 'brilliant' the way you Brits use it when referring to the arts. Here in the States, the word only refers to the quality of diamonds and Einstein. Though I'm not a Brit, I'd be chuffed to think of myself as one. Forget the hateful, hurtful comments of ignorant Americans. You've got West End and we don't!
This brought a tear to my eye when I saw it a few weeks ago. Was so amazing! Great seats too, dress circle row A in the middle. Well done to Gina and Rachel :)
Thanks for doing this btw, really nice to see Christopher Howell as the Wizard too (imo his rightful role) I saw him once and he's been my favourite wizard I've seen by a long way!
I like the song because it uses a lot of effects such as probe lighting and dry ice😑 I seen it at Edinburgh playhouse with my son who just turned 13 yesterday. We had Ashleigh gray as elpahaba and Emily tierney as glinda☑️
They really do! It's strange, before I saw Wicked UK for the first time (after seeing it 6 times with American or Canadian accents) I thought the UK accents would be so distracting, but it actually sounds so much better.
agreed! I've only seen his Wizard once but am really looking forward to the three weeks that he'll take over after Des leaves, Chris is the Wizard from July 9th until Keith Bartlett takes over the role! :)
I'm American and 2/3 of my shows have come with the London casts, with Alexia and Dianne as my first pair, Louise and Lucy as my third pair. In the middle, I saw Jackie Burns on tour. I understood Alexia, Dianne, Louise and Lucy MUCH better than I did with Jackie.
It was announced that Des was leaving a few weeks ago, and Chris is the u/s so while the new Wiz is being trained Chris is gonna take over, I spoke to him at the SD about it the other day :) Cast change is October 27th as far as we know, and no-one has been confirmed as to whether they are staying or leaving, apart from Des obviously!
I think both British AND American accents work for Wicked. Oz is a fantasy land, the people there can have any kind of accent. But there are some shows where a British accent is better; I can never get used to Les Mis with American accents...
Actually that's what I thought when I first saw this song. I was watching clips from this musical cause a friend said I'd love it and I'm like 'ewww... That character looks weird' and then I was like 'Holy Cow. She has some voice on her' :D
Gina is amazing, don't get em wrong and she gets along great with Rachel, they are absolutely amazing both of them. The only thing is that, when they sing together, like the songs For Good or Defying Gravity, their voices don't sound as nice together as Louise's and Rachel's. It's hard to explain, but I feel like they just don't work. It might only be me though!
Disney Oz the great and powerful actually made the musical of Wicked in the song defying gravity Miss Elphaba is not the main Villain Madame Morrible is
Yes it does make sense. Just because it was written in America it doesn't mean that it sounds better in a American accent. I think characters such as Fiyero and Glinda sound better with a British accent because their annunciation and diction is better (due to them being from a higher class background) and the stereotypical British accent is very posh. In general the diction is better with the british actors, they pronounce the words in the songs better.
London has the most amazing lighting!
Agreed!
Yeah agreed ! However the ending of the uk tour is my favorite!!
Just seen this in Sunderland tonight, lighting was beyond amazing, better than this!! Sunderland Empire Theatre all round has a fantastic setup.
Classic Mail just like Bristol Bristol is so amazing
Classic Mail same! I was sat right up at the top but it still looked incredible!
Rachel is such a powerhouse!!
IKR!
So happy that she will be returning to this exact same stage in September Broadway loved her during her run, now it's time for the West End to fall in love with Rachael all over again ❤️
Never thought I'd be impressed with any other Elphaba after Idina but she's awesome!
XD
you are kidding right Idina SUCKS
Actually having now some years to compare, Idina seems rather average Elphaba. Some other actresses made a true masterpieces with this character, both vocally and artistically.
@@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 i wish to see your EGOT :)
@@iamstarrynights my what?
Omgosh! I always put my hands over my heart everytime I watch this or hear Rachel and Gina perform Defying Gravity. So much emotion comes to me. I absolutely love 'Wicked'. The cast is amazing and Rachel and Gina are just perfect! I go back to OZ Aug 7th and I'm counting down the days!
Its mind blowing from the front row. You see every little detail. Just words cannot describe how amazing it was from the front row haha
WOW!! Saw the show 4 and a half years ago! Forgot how good it was!! I went cold at the end. So wish I could see Rachel before she leaves - she's outstanding!!!! Have to see the show again soon!
8:42 shot is just stunning. London struck gold with rachel! As much as i love louise, next month when she takes over rachel, shes gonna have some big boots to fill.
I saw this in august and oh my god, it will be always in my heart. I love every actress who has played Elphaba over the years but for me Rachel IS Elphaba. Best night of my life.
Oh god. I love love love love this woman.
Literally the best transition to an interval in theatre
Obviously Rachel Tucker is an absolute legend, but I think Gina Beck's fantastic acting deserves some credit. I hate when actresses turn Glinda into a complete caricature and ditz, gut Gina's performance feels so sincere and genuine!! I love!!!
Saw her this past Thursday 21st.... best performance to date... so strong! better than ever and always improving!
Love this song so much
watched this 12th of october 2012 and it made us get front row tickets for the saturday!! rachel is truely the best all of her range is exceptional especially the wizard and i. my family and i have booked stalls a 15 to 28 (front row) fro her final performance on the 27th of october
I went to see this for my birthday and I got my Program signed by all the cast including Gina and Rachael, Best show I have ever seen, and I'm not kidding. I'm going again this year to see it
seriously i have so much respect for Elphana, she's in the sky singing her longs out..
She is just amazing I saw her last Thursday at apollo theatre and its speechless!!! A masterpiece
This was a great production I went and seen this with people in my school 40 of us went and seen this in London 45 in total including 5 teachers. Elphabas voice was amazing out live.
I saw this last night. It was utterly fabulous. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Rachel Tucker one of the best Elphabas ever
I'm so happy to have been able to see then both live..and to have net Gina ...such a lovely lady xxxx
This video has cured my depression during the 2020 pandemic! Rachel Tucker is one of my favorite Elphabas of all-time!
the "there's" right? gives me shivers! from listening to other audio's it seems to be something she's only started doing in June! :)
I saw the show during the week and it was incredible!! Defying gravity was one of my favourite songs in it
4:27 aww her Irish comes out :') oh I love Rachel :') x
Rachel Tucker was just amazing in this role - in my opinion one of the best ever (Even Worldwide)
I love these 2 so much....so much talent it's unreal :-) xxxxx
Wow that ahhhhhh
I saw this 3 weeks ago at the Apollo in London! They were amazing in this scene!
I don't understand why people hate the London casting. Just because we're not American doesn't mean we can't peform it. It's not our fault we live where we do. We can't exactly fly all the way over to America to watch a 2 and a half hour show to fly back. Think about what you say before you go sharing your unvalid opinion on the internet.
It’s not about where you live..... it’s about how this casting isn’t as good as other castings
Chloe Beers what is wrong with this casting? Rachel Tucker is incredible. They brought her to Broadway for a reason.
@@elphbwckd212 I agree. Rachel might be my favorite Elphie. The version of The Wizard and I she did for the Oliviers was incredible.
I personally believe West End’s casts for Wicked are better than those on Broadway, all the companies have very talented people, but for some reason I prefer the way that London casts deliver their performance. But again is for the particular case of this musical. My favorite Elphabas.
Hollie, By birth, I'm an American. By spirit, I'm an Anglophile and Latter Day Francophile. I was fortunate enough to spend 5 years living on your side of the pond. For sure, I think Broadway is grand. To say Broadway is better than West End is ignorance! The West End is brilliant. (Does anyone actually say 'bloody bril'?) I use 'brilliant' the way you Brits use it when referring to the arts. Here in the States, the word only refers to the quality of diamonds and Einstein. Though I'm not a Brit, I'd be chuffed to think of myself as one. Forget the hateful, hurtful comments of ignorant Americans. You've got West End and we don't!
She did it back at CC and i saw her in Feb and she did it ;) such an amazing riff!
I love watching wicked because alphabet is one of my favorite characters
Rachel has an amazing voice!!!!
I always cry when Elphaba sings @7:29 through the very end :') It's just so beautiful
I love the window lights on the upper set!
Love them both!!!
I couldn't agree more. She is spectacular.
I saw this show and its the best thing I have ever seen before so thanks for letting me re watch the most exhilarating scene in all of media history!
This brought a tear to my eye when I saw it a few weeks ago. Was so amazing! Great seats too, dress circle row A in the middle. Well done to Gina and Rachel :)
Rachel Tucker =) She was insanely talented!!! =)
I met her she is lovely
Defying gravity luv
These 2 are the best Glinda and Elphaba ever!!
I was there yesterday and loved it!!!!!!!
Grate vocals. I really enjoyed this musical
I'm seeing Rachel on the 23rd of January😭😍💚💗
Belle Spellman how was it?
She's going to play Elphaba on broadway from the 15th of september :D
Joe Jones the 'melt' riff returns!! BUZZING!!!
D
:D i literally can't wait
Joe Jones SO WICKEDLY EXCITED!! FINALLY SHE'S COMING TO US!!!
+Michael I. Haber So am ! I've seen her 3 times in the UK and she's phenominal
I am really enjoyed that music, Amazing.
Thanks for doing this btw, really nice to see Christopher Howell as the Wizard too (imo his rightful role) I saw him once and he's been my favourite wizard I've seen by a long way!
I like the song because it uses a lot of effects such as probe lighting and dry ice😑 I seen it at Edinburgh playhouse with my son who just turned 13 yesterday. We had Ashleigh gray as elpahaba and Emily tierney as glinda☑️
Saw this on Saturday 22nd matinee- same cast, AMAZING
They really do! It's strange, before I saw Wicked UK for the first time (after seeing it 6 times with American or Canadian accents) I thought the UK accents would be so distracting, but it actually sounds so much better.
Gina's just SOOOO freaking awesome!!!! :)
4:27 irish comes out
Good spot!
Seeing this for the second time in February. Can't wait! :)
Thanks for uploading, means I can relive my London holiday over and over again! :D It's a stunning performance!
I LOVE Wicked, Ive seen it on Broadway and in London! :)
agreed! I've only seen his Wizard once but am really looking forward to the three weeks that he'll take over after Des leaves, Chris is the Wizard from July 9th until Keith Bartlett takes over the role! :)
I LOVE RACHEL TUCKER! SHE IS THE BEST ELPHABA EVER! IM RACHEL TUCKERS BIGGEST FAN!
Awesome - thank you. This is so amazing. Tucker is back on top form!! :D
oh, thanks i forgot about her too, and yet you guys STILL love the loud ones, thanks for proving my point even more :)
Exactly, I saw the original london cast and I actually cried with defying gravity (It was the first play I ever saw)
gina is my faaaaaav glinda
Yes best seat in the whole theatre!
Ah, seeing Gina as Glinda makes me so happy. Thank you for doing this :)
Rachel Tucker
Holy shit that Elphaba is a good singer
I'm American and 2/3 of my shows have come with the London casts, with Alexia and Dianne as my first pair, Louise and Lucy as my third pair. In the middle, I saw Jackie Burns on tour. I understood Alexia, Dianne, Louise and Lucy MUCH better than I did with Jackie.
Rachel Tucker arguably one of the best Elphabas ever
best quality ive seen so far with this song
I love how Gina said Happy
This is killer!!
It was announced that Des was leaving a few weeks ago, and Chris is the u/s so while the new Wiz is being trained Chris is gonna take over, I spoke to him at the SD about it the other day :) Cast change is October 27th as far as we know, and no-one has been confirmed as to whether they are staying or leaving, apart from Des obviously!
wish i could be in these seats
i actually agree with you!
Can we end this whole British vs American debate now? It's beyond pathetic.
This is a pain to get playing but so worth the wait! Loved this :D
is this the view from the middle of the front row in the Apollo?
and great quality footage!
That ahhhhhh wow
I think both British AND American accents work for Wicked. Oz is a fantasy land, the people there can have any kind of accent. But there are some shows where a British accent is better; I can never get used to Les Mis with American accents...
Did she just say West End sky?
Great to get the witches point on this I mean el pha but I still saw wizard of Oz like a separate show
Do you have the full show with rachel tucker last
Actually that's what I thought when I first saw this song. I was watching clips from this musical cause a friend said I'd love it and I'm like 'ewww... That character looks weird' and then I was like 'Holy Cow. She has some voice on her' :D
That's close to the middle of the second row, so you're gonna have a pretty kickass view :D I was in B23/24!
Where do you find all this out? Know anything about cast change at the end of the year?
Gina is amazing, don't get em wrong and she gets along great with Rachel, they are absolutely amazing both of them. The only thing is that, when they sing together, like the songs For Good or Defying Gravity, their voices don't sound as nice together as Louise's and Rachel's. It's hard to explain, but I feel like they just don't work. It might only be me though!
Man, what a view!
Disney Oz the great and powerful actually made the musical of Wicked in the song defying gravity Miss Elphaba is not the main Villain Madame Morrible is
Madame Morrible is Wicked witch she got arrested by Gilnda in act 2
I know this sounds bad but the fact that Gina is so beautiful makes her so believable as Glinda and so interesting to watch
Yes it does make sense. Just because it was written in America it doesn't mean that it sounds better in a American accent. I think characters such as Fiyero and Glinda sound better with a British accent because their annunciation and diction is better (due to them being from a higher class background) and the stereotypical British accent is very posh. In general the diction is better with the british actors, they pronounce the words in the songs better.
I love this!
Why are the Guards spears such a ridiculous size to what the axe topper things are on Broadway? This is not Wicked: The Arena Spectacular
As one that English isn't his native language I really agree with you!
Holy shit
Best video!!!
Haha it does sound like it doesn't it! Bless
do you have any more to upload? or highlights/full show up for trade?
xx