How Elphaba Defies Gravity (CBS News)
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- Clip taken from CBS 2 News Chicago, explaining the basic storyline of 'Wicked: A New Musical' and then looking at how Elphaba actually flies every night (yes! Unfortunately, it's not magic.) Sylvia Gomez presents, and we are shown how Elphaba defies gravity by Stephanie J. Block (the original touring Elphaba.)
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I'm still amazed that they gave away the 'secret' in so much detail so early in the musical's run. This is one of those things most shows would try and keep secret. Even after most people know how it's done
SHE is great. Everyone loves Idina but I seriously do not get the appeal, I mean, she's okay but she's not as fantastic as some of the other Elphaba's.
When the lift doesn't work, all the productions have a PLAN B moment. The way it works is that when the lift doesn't work, the actress who plays Elphaba gets herself out of it. Still staying in character, she slowly heads down center stage acting as if she's "in the air". Meanwhile the Ensemble members who technically run down center stage to look up and scream "Elphaba", they all go down on their backs and stomachs to lower themselves.
I spent the the whole Defying Gravity scene trying to figure out how she defies gravity. Then I found this. And Steph made my life better.
I love Stephanie. I think she is one of the most underrated Elphabas. Her voice is absolutely insane. I hate when people automatically say that Idina is the best Elphaba. Just because she originated the role doesn't mean she's the best. Compared to many of the rest of the women who played the role after her vocally, she's very very weak.
"If it's not safely locked in, I won't defy gravity." Computer mustn't have liked Kerry Ellis much, huh?
Did he just call Defying Gravity a pop anthem? o.O
They failed to mention the Stagehands who are responsible for making this affect happen !!!!! I love being a part of making this happen !!!!!
The stage looks so small for a Wicked stage
Stephanie J. Block read Elphaba in the readings & workshops leading up to the musical, before she was replaced by Idina Menzel shortly before the San Francisco runs. In a way, Stephanie IS the original Elphaba as line changes were based on her interpretation. Of course, Idina's fans would argue she originated the role and etc. It is quite certain Idina had lacked certain vocal techniques especially for Defying Gravity, but she sorted it out before her West End debut.
When I first saw the show, and Rachel Tucker flew into the air, me and my friend were sat there looking for wires.
We even put £2 in the binoculars rental machine beside our seats so we could figure it out!
I was at one of two shows in Chicago where she didn't fly :(
huh.....i thought they put her in a harness or whatever it's called and lifted her that way like with peter pan....ya learn something new everyday
Steph is the reason why I want to play Elphaba
Such a strongnpowerful voice near the end
I thought the elevator was under Elphaba, but now I Know it always have been behind she 😜
SO IF YOU CARE TO FIND ME
So THAT'S how they do it !!!
I thought it was cool when then Stephanie's like " Tell them how I'm defying gravity!"
I LOVE STEPHANIE J. BLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
SJB if, far and away, my favorite Elphaba. Idina's a screamer; SJB's a belter. BIG difference.