Two of Broadway’s most talented voices emerged from the hit musical, “Wicked.” Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth both had been in broadway shows long before but wicked was the one that blew them into stardom. The musical displays numerous singing acts that tell the story of a girl who grew up slightly different from the rest and a stereotypical popular girl that tried to help her gain her confidence. Idina and Kristen’s voices are like no other in the musical because their voices bring our qualities in their character that complement the character so well. The dark alto tones of Idina plays off of the envy and awkwardness her character constantly lives with. While Kristen’s sweet and dainty soprano voice displays why all the boys flock to her. The songs that both ladies are known for showcase their wide ranges and singing abilities for all ages to enjoy.
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In 1998, Wicked produced a Broadway musical as Idina as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West who becomes unlikely friends with Glinda the Good which played by Kristen. The soundtrack of the musical builds up to the preeminent climax where Elphaba has settled on her way of becoming wicked. In the beginning of the musical the songs are light hearted, funny and rhythmic like in the song “Popular,” where Glinda is trying to give some helpful tips on how to be more noticable, in a good way, and how to get the guys to like a girl who is clearly green. Towards the end, the last scene is drawn to an end with a robust song “Defying Gravity.” The song builds up and gets more and more dark sounding as Glinda is pulled off stage, signifying the good has left. Trumpets are played and the voices start to clash and Elphaba screeches the last words, making her the evil witch, giving you
In 1998, Wicked produced a Broadway musical as Idina as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West who becomes unlikely friends with Glinda the Good which played by Kristen. The soundtrack of the musical builds up to the preeminent climax where Elphaba has settled on her way of becoming wicked. In the beginning of the musical the songs are light hearted, funny and rhythmic like in the song “Popular,” where Glinda is trying to give some helpful tips on how to be more noticable, in a good way, and how to get the guys to like a girl who is clearly green. Towards the end, the last scene is drawn to an end with a robust song “Defying Gravity.” The song builds up and gets more and more dark sounding as Glinda is pulled off stage, signifying the good has left. Trumpets are played and the voices start to clash and Elphaba screeches the last words, making her the evil witch, giving you