Wicked The Musical Quiz

The lyrics for "Defying Gravity" in the early drafts were basically as they are today. Stephen Schwartz has said that "Defying Gravity" was one of the easier songs to write because the sense of empowerment and finding ones real cause has been something he can relate to. So besides a few different words here and there, they song has always been very similar to the song we know today.

The explanation describes the step-by-step process of applying makeup for the character Elphaba. It begins with applying foundation to create a smooth base, followed by the application of green makeup to the face. The green makeup is then buffed out to create a smoother appearance. A layer of fixative powder is applied to set the makeup, and the artist prepares the actress's hair for the wig by putting it in pin curls and a wig cap. Contour makeup is applied to the eyes and cheekbones, and the hands are painted green. The nails are painted with a greenish blue nail polish, and the actress wears a sheer body suit in the same color as the makeup. Another layer of fixative powder is applied, and a spritz of hairspray is used to set the hands.

The correct answer is the third option, where the actress playing Elphaba swings her cape around the mechanism to cover it, pushes her back into a tiny lever that closes a pair of arms with a false skirt around her. A computer offstage ensures everything is in place, and then the lift starts moving forward and rises up into the air.

Nicole Parker and Mandy Gonzalez had no connections with the role previous to playing her on Broadway. Although both ladies had been approached the years leading up to their contract to either play her on the Tour or be the Standby

The Standby can leave the theater after a certain amount of time when it's clear the Principle Elphaba is healthy and no injuries have occured. They do however need to stay in constant contact and a 5 block radius of the theater just in case of an emergency.

A common misconception is that Ms. Block was Elphaba in the Workshops up until the SF Try Outs. This is false. In Early 2001 she was asked to sing some of the songs and read the scenes with Kristin Chenoweth. This was for a short while until Sept. of 2001 when Idina Menzel auditioned and landed the role.

Elphaba's act two dress is inspired by the earth. The quilted pattern on her corset represents earthly colors such as brown, colds, silvers, and reds. The swirls, stitchings, and beading add to the overall design. Her skirt symbolizes the earth, with the distortion of fabric resembling rocks on a cliffside. The colors used in the skirt also reflect earth colors. This choice of design represents Elphaba's connection to nature and her inner torment.

The actress will first learn her Ensemble Track in a 3-week period and then have a dress rehearsal. After the dress rehearsal, she will be put into the show and then learn the Elphaba track. This means that she will initially focus on mastering her role as part of the ensemble before taking on the more demanding role of Elphaba. The answer suggests a sequential approach to learning the two roles, with the actress gradually building up her skills and confidence before taking on the lead role.

In the early stages of the musical, the focus was on Elphaba and her political ambitions. The creators of the musical stuck to the political aspects of Gregory Mcguires novel, which influenced the direction of the story. The friendship between Glinda and Elphaba may have become the main focal point later on, but initially, the musical was centered around Elphaba's political journey.