Shoshana Bean was ADORABLE, and her riffs amaze and astound. It was amazing to see her beginings, and then see how much her voice had improved in Wicked, and other things by the time she finished.
Stephanie Block was elegant, and almost regal, with such a rich voice. The most touching "I'm Not That Girl" I've seen, and the scariest "No Good Deed". Plus, she's such a sweetheart.
Idina had the best transition from awkward/gawky to freaking bad-ass witch of the west. When she was off, it wasn't cute, but when she was on...she was ON!
Saycon Sengbloh is elphaba soul, and has my personal favorite "AHH!"
Ana Gasteyer...not one of my faves, but she really proved herself with her run as Elphaba.
If Eden Espinosa would tone down the angry part of her portrayal, she'd be almost flawless. She can really knock DG out.
the best elphaba in my mind is the original, Idina but i think that if Eden had originated the role then i would be saying she was the best. i mean come on Idina is elphaba but i think that Eden has just as much talent vocally and when it comes to acting, so i guess without rambling on anymore(haha) they are both my favorite
my new vote (used to be ana) is victoria matlock, she's like a combination of kristy kates and idina it works wonderfully
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
I've only actually seen Eden, and she was really great, so I'lls ayt hat it's her.
Also adding Julia Murney to that, just because she's amazing.
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"Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
Shoshana Bean is the only person to make me even remotely like Wicked. I feel the same way about her voice as so many people feel about Julia Murney's voice -- it's absolutely gorgeous and amazing.
I believe that the tracks for the tour Elphaba and the Broadway Elphaba are different. Also, there is a standby on Broadway, as well as an understudy (and a swing).