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The song was translated into eight languages, along with the musical. Among these, the German version, sung by Dutch actress Willemijn Verkaik, was featured on the 5th and 10th Anniversary Wicked albums. [4] [5] In Willemijn's 10-year career in the show, she performed this song in three languages - German, Dutch and English. In an interview ...
Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman.It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn is based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.
The soundtrack album comprises 11 songs from the film, with all songs from the first act of the original stage musical being included. [2] [3] Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, each appear on seven songs. [4] The majority of the vocals were recorded live on set, rather than in a recording studio. [5]
“Wicked,” one of Broadway’s most popular modern-day classics, is coming to the big screen, with a soundtrack arriving in tandem with the film’s release. “Wicked: The Soundtrack” is ...
The Oscar-winning composer shares his writing process for Wicked's iconic songs, from 'Popular' to 'Defying Gravity'
"Defying Gravity" is a song from the musical Wicked, composed by Stephen Schwartz. It was originally recorded on November 10, 2003, by American actresses Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed Elphaba and Glinda in the musical respectively. The song was released as part of the accompanying cast recording on December 16
Which is to say: The songs in “Wicked” are so good — some of the best that musical theater has ever produced, to my mind — that there’s a benefit in enjoying a setting that allows you to ...
Wicked is a cast recording containing the majority of the songs from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Wicked, with music and lyrics by composer Stephen Schwartz and a book by writer Winnie Holzman. Released on December 16, 2003 by Decca Broadway both in physical and digital releases.