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Good news!
She’s dead!
The Witch of the West is dead!
The wickedest witch there ever was
The enemy of all of us here in Oz
Is dead!
Good news!
Look, it’s Glinda!
It’s good to see me, isn’t it?
No need to respond, that was rhetorical
Fellow Ozians
Let us be glad
Let us be grateful
Let us rejoicify that goodness could subdue
The wicked workings of you-know-who
Isn’t it nice to know?
That good will conquer evil?
The truth we all believe’ll by and by
Outlive a lie
For you and...
- Glinda! For you and...
Exactly how dead is she?
Because there has been so much rumor and speculation
Innuendo, outuendo...
Let me set the record straight:
According to the Time Dragon Clock
The Melting occurred at the 13th hour
The direct result of a bucket of water thrown by a female child
Yes, the Wicked Witch of the West is dead!
No one mourns the Wicked
No one cries they won’t return
No one lays a lily on their grave
The good man scorns the Wicked
Through their lives our children learn
What we miss when we misbehave
And goodness knows
The Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows
The Wicked die alone
It just shows when you’re Wicked
You’re left only
On your own
- Yes, goodness knows On your own
The Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows the Wicked cry alone
Nothing grows for the Wicked
They reap only
What they’ve sown
Glinda, why does wickedness happen?
That’s a good question
One that many people find confusifying
Are people born Wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?
After all, she had a childhood, she had a father...
Who just happened to be the Governor of Munchkinland
I’m off to the assembly, dear
And she had a mother, as so many do...
How I hate to go and leave you lonely
That’s alright it’s only just one night
But know that you’re here, in my heart
While I’m out of your sight
And like every family, they had their secrets
Have another drink
My dark-eyed beauty
I’ve got one more night left here in town
So have another drink of green elixir
And we’ll have ourselves a little mixer
Have another little swallow little lady
And follow me down
But, from the moment she was born, she was, well... different
It’s coming!
Now?
The baby’s coming!
And how!
I see a nose!
I see a curl!
It’s a healthy, perfect, lovely little...
Sweet Oz!
What is it? What’s wrong?
How can it be?
What does it mean?
It’s atrocious!
It’s obscene!
Like a froggy, ferny, cabbage
The baby is unnaturally...
Green!
Take it away...
Take it away!
So you see, it couldn’t have been easy!
No one mourns the Wicked
Now at last, she’s dead and gone
Now at last there’s joy throughout the land
And goodness knows
(Goodness knows) And goodness knows
(Goodness knows) We know what goodness is
Goodness knows
The Wicked die alone
(She died alone) The Wicked die alone
(She died alone) Woe to those
Who spurn what goodnesses they are shown
No one mourns the Wicked
Good news!
No one mourns the Wicked
Good news!
No one mourns
The Wicked!
Wicked!
Well, this has been fun!
But as you can imagine I have much to attend to
What with the wizard’s unexpected departure
So, if there are no further questions...
- Glinda! So, if there are no further questions...
Is it true you were her friend?
I–
Well I...
Yes
Well it depends what you mean by "friend"
I did know her
That is
Our paths did cross...
At school
But, you must understand!
It was a long time ago
And we were both very young
O, hallowed halls and vine-draped walls
The proudliest sight there is
When gray and sere our hair hath turned
We shall still revere the lessons learned
In our days at dear old Shiz
Our days at dear old...
Shiz Dear old Shiz-zzz
What?
What are you all looking at?
Oh, do I have something in my teeth?
Alright, fine, we might as well get this over with
No, I’m not seasick
Yes, I’ve always been green
No, I didn’t eat grass as a child!
Elphaba!
Oh, and this is my younger sister, Nessarose
As you can see, she’s a perfectly normal color!
Elphaba, stop making a spectacle of yourself!
Remember, I’m only sending you to this school for one reason...
I know! To look after Nessa
My precious little girl...
A parting gift
Father...
Ooh, jeweled shoes!
As befits the future Governor of Munchkinland
Elphaba
Take care of your sister
And try not to talk so much
Elphaba...
Well, what could he get me?
I clash with everything
Welcome!
Welcome, welcome new students!
I am Madame Morrible
Head Shiz-zztress here, at Shiz-zz University
And whether you’re here to study law, logic, or linguification
I know I speak for my fellow faculty members when I say
That we have nothing but the highest hopes...
For some of you
Excuse me, pardon me!
Oh, you must be the Governor’s daughter!
Miss Nessarose, isn’t it?
What a tragically beautiful face you have!
And who is... Ahh!!
I’m the other daughter, Elphaba
I’m beautifully tragic
I see... Well, I’m sure you’re very bright
Bright? She’s phosphorescent
Now
Regarding room assignments...
Is this regarding room assignments?
Oh no, thank you for asking, Madame Morrible
But I’ve already been assigned a private suite
But you can all visit me whenever you want!
How good of you!
You are so good!
No I’m not!
Yes you are!
Now stop!
Did you have a question?
Yes, you see
I am Galinda Upland...
Of the Upper Uplands...
I’ve applied to your sorcery seminar
Perhaps you recall my entrance essay
"Magic Wands: Need They Have a Point?"
Oh yes... However, I do not teach my seminar every semester
Of course, if someone special were to come along...
Well, exactly!
Madame Morrible, we haven’t yet received our room assignments
Oh, the Governor made his concern for your sister’s well being quite apparent
She would share my compartment where I can assist her as needed...
But I’ve always looked after my sister
Elphaba...
He never mentioned you
Just a slight gulch, not to fret!
We’ll find some place to put you
But Madame...
I don’t think she even read my essay...
That is so unfair!
You should say something
Should I?
Attention!
Which of you young ladies will volunteer to share with Miss Elphaba?
Madame Morrible?
Oh, thank you dear!
That is very good of you! -What?
You see, Miss Elphaba, you can room with Miss Galinda!
No!
No, you don’t understand...
To your rooms, young ladies!
Wait!
Elphaba, please, I’ll be alright!
But I’ve promised father...
Young gentlemen, to your dormitories!
- Let her go! Young gentlemen, to your dormitories!
Elphaba!
How did you do that?
How did she do that?
Elphaba, you promised things would be different here
You mean... this has happened before?
Well...
Something just comes over me sometimes
Something I can’t describe
I’ll try to control myself
I’m sorry, Nessa
What?
Never apologize for talent!
Talent is a gift!
And that is my special talent, encouraging talent!
Have you ever considered a career in sorcery?
Not really...
I shall tutor you privately, and take no other students!
What?
Many years I have waited
For a gift like yours to appear
Why, I predict The Wizard might make you his
Magic grand vizier!
The Wizard?
My dear, my dear
I’ll write at once to The Wizard
Tell him of you in advance
With a talent like yours
Dear, there is a definish chance
If you work as you should
You’ll be making good
- But... Madame Morrible? You’ll be making good
Not now, dear. Shoo! Shoo!
Something is wrong
I didn’t get my way
Oh, I think I need to lie down
Did that really just happen?
Have I actually understood?
This weird quirk I’ve tried to suppress or hide
Is a talent that could help me meet The Wizard
If I make good...
So I’ll make good
When I meet The Wizard
Once I prove my worth
And then I meet The Wizard
What I’ve waited for since– since birth!
And with all his Wizard wisdom
By my looks, he won’t be blinded
Do you think The Wizard is dumb?
Or like Munchkins, so small-minded? No!
He’ll say to me "I see who you truly are
a girl on whom I can rely”
And that’s how we’ll begin
The Wizard and I
Once I’m with the Wizard
My whole life will change
Cause once you’re with The Wizard
No one thinks you’re strange
No father is not proud of you
No sister acts ashamed
And all of Oz has to love you
When by The Wizard you’re acclaimed
And this gift or this curse I have inside
Maybe at last I’ll know why
As we were hand in hand
The Wizard and I
And one day he’ll say to me, "Elphaba
"A girl who is so superior
"Shouldn’t a girl who’s so good inside
"Have a matching exterior?
"And since folks here to an absurd degree
"Seem fixated on your... verdigris
"Would it be alright by you
"If I de-greenify you?”
And though of course that’s not important to me
"Alright! Why not?" I’ll reply
Oh, what a pair we’ll be
The Wizard and I
Yes, what a pair we’ll be
The Wizard and...
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I’ve just had a vision almost like a prophecy
I know
It sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision’s hazy
But I swear some day there’ll be
A celebration throughout Oz
That’s all to do... with me!
And I’ll stand there with The Wizard
Feeling things I’ve never felt
And though I’d never show it
I’d be so happy I could... melt!
And so it will be for the rest of my life
And I’ll want nothing else till I die
Held in such high esteem...
When people see me they will scream!
For half of Oz’s favorite team
The Wizard... and I
"Dearest, darlingest Momsy and Popsicle,"
"My dear father,"
There’s been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz
But of course, I’ll care for Nessa...
But of course, I’ll rise above it!
For I know that’s how you’d want me to respond...
Yes...
There’s been some confusion for you see my roommate is...
Unusually, and exceedingly peculiar
and altogether quite impossible to describe...
Blonde
What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you
My pulse is rushing
My head is reeling
My face is flushing
What is this feeling?
Fervid as a flame
Does it have a name?
Yes...
Loathing
Unadulterated loathing!
For your face
- Your voice For your face
Your clothing
Let’s just say...
I loathe it all!
Every little trait, however small
Makes my very flesh begin to crawl
With simple, utter loathing
There’s a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
It’s so pure, so strong!
Though, I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last!
And I will be loathing, loathing you
My whole life long!
Dear Galinda, you are just too good!
How do you stand it, I don’t think I could!
She’s a terror! She’s a tartar!
We don’t mean to show a bias
But Galinda, you’re a martyr!
Well...
These things are sent to try us
Poor Galinda forced to reside
With someone so disgusticified
We just want to tell you
We’re all on your side!
(We share your loathing) What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
(Unadulterated loathing) What is this feeling, so sudden and new?
(Unadulterated loathing) I felt the moment I laid eyes on you
(For her face, her voice, her clothing) I felt the moment I laid eyes on you
(For her face, her voice, her clothing) My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling
(Let’s just say...) My pulse is rushing, my head is reeling
We loathe it all!
Oh what is this feeling?
(Every little trait, however small) Oh what is this feeling?
(Every little trait, however small) Does it have a name
(Makes my very flesh begin to crawl) Does it have a name
(Makes my very flesh begin to crawl) Yes...
Ooh
Loathing!
(Loathing) Loathing!
There’s a strange exhilaration
(Loathing) There’s a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
(Loathing) In such total detestation
It’s so pure, so strong!
(So strong) It’s so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last!
And I will be loathing
For forever...
Loathing
Truly, deeply
Loathing you!
My whole life long!
(Loathing) My whole life long!
(Unadulterated loathing) My whole life long!
Boo!
Ahh!
Settle down, ladies and gentlemen
Settle down now...
Well, I have read your most recent essays
And I am amazed to report some progress
Although, some of us still tend to favor form over content...
Miss Glinda
It’s Galinda, with a "Ga"
Yes, of course!
Gchlinda
I really don’t see what the problem is...
Every other professor seems to be able to pronounce my name
Maybe perfecting the pronunciation of your precious name
is not the sole focus of Doctor Dillamond’s life
Maybe he’s not like every other professor–
Maybe, some of us are different!
Well, it seems the artichoke is steamed
Class, class!
Claaaaass!
Miss Elphaba has a point!
Doubtless you’ve noticed I am the sole Animal on the faculty
The Token Goat, as it were
But it wasn’t always this way
Oh, dear students
How I wish you could have known this place as it once was
Where one could walk these halls, and hear an Antelope explicating a sonnet
A Snow Leopard solving an equation
A Wilderbeast waxing philosophic
Can you see, students, what’s being lost?
How our dear Oz is becoming less and less...
Well, colorful
Now, what set this into motion?
From what I’ve read, it began with the great drought
Precisely
Food grew scarce and people grew hungrier and angrier
And the question became:
"Whom can we blame?”
Can anyone tell me what is meant by the term, "Scapegoat”?
Someone besides Miss Elphaba?
Ah yes, miss Gchlinda!
It’s Galinda with a "Ga"
And I don’t see why you can’t just teach us history instead of always harping on the past
Well, perhaps these questions I prepared, will–
Who is responsible for this?
I’m waiting for an answer...
Very well, that will be all for today
You heard me, class dismissed!
You go ahead, Nessa...
"Animals should be seen and not heard "?
Oh, Miss Elphaba, don’t worry about me, go and join your friends
That’s alright, I have no friends
Would you like to share my lunch?
Thank you! How kind
I seem to have lost my appetite
You shouldn’t let ignorant statements like that bother you
I mean, I always do, but you shouldn’t
Miss Elphaba, if only it were just a matter of words on a chalkboard...
But the things one hears these days...
Dreadful things!
I’ve heard of an Ox, a professor from Quox
No longer permitted to teach
Who has lost all powers of speech
What?
And an Owl in Munchkin Rock
A vicar with a thriving flock
Forbidden to preach
Now he only can screech!
Only rumors, but still enough to give pause to anyone with paws
Something bad is happening in Oz!
Something bad
Happening in Oz?
Under the surface
Behind the scenes
Something baaaaah–
Bad
Dr. Dillamond, are you alright?
Shall I fetch you a glass of water?
No no no, I– I don’t know what came over me
So, you’re saying that there are Animals who have, somehow–
Forgotten how to speak?
How is that possible?
Well, with so much pressure not to...
If you make it discouraging enough, you can keep anyone silent
But I for one will never let them–
Oh, Madame Morrible!
I heard there was some sort of disturberance in class...
Are you alright, doctor?
Miss Elphaba, you’re still here!
Well, I thought you’d be on your way to my seminar by now
Yes, Madame, I would be but–
But?
I do hope I haven’t misplaced my trust in you
Magic is a demanderating mistress
And if one’s ambition is to meet... The Wizard
I’m sure Doctor Dillamond sees my point
I’d better go
Doctor Dillamond
If something bad is happening to the Animals
Someone’s got to tell The Wizard!
He’ll make it right!
That’s why we have a Wizard!
So nothing bad
I hope you’re right
Nothing all that bad
Nothing truly baaaahhh...
Sorry... Bad
It couldn’t happen here
In Oz...
Hey!
Please, miss
You’ll disturb him
I certainly will! Hey, wake up, you!
Lady
Do you realize who this is?
I don’t care who he is!
Your cart nearly knocked me over, and you’re sleeping?
Well, of course, it’s daytime
See you soon, Avaric
I’m sure I won’t last longer at this school than any of the others
Is this really how you go through life?
Nearly knocking people over, and not even noticing them?
Maybe the driver saw green and thought it meant "go"
Miss Galinda!
Oh Miss Galinda
I know I’m just a mere...
Munchkin...
But even a Munchkin has feelings
And I’ve tried to tell you of mine, for you
But sometimes it’s like you don’t even know who I am
Oh, that’s not true, Biq–
- Boq That’s not true, Biq–
Biq, do you realize who that is?
You’re touching me...
That’s Fiyero Tiggular
He’s that Winkie prince whose reputation is so scandalacious!
Were you looking for something or...
Someone?
Yes... some sort of history class, somewhere
That’s the history building there...
That class just ended!
Oh! Perfect timing!
So
What does one do for fun around here?
Nothing...
Until now
We’ve been studying!
Well...
I see that once again, the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me
The trouble with schools is
They always try to teach the wrong lesson
Believe me, I’ve been kicked out of enough of them to know
They want you to become less callow
Less shallow
Oh, ha ha ha...
But I say why invite stress in?
Stop studying strife
And learn to live
The unexamined life
Dancing through life
Skimming the surface
Gliding where turf is smooth
Life’s more painless
For the brainless
Why think too hard
When it’s so soothing
Dancing through life
No need to tough it
When you can sluff it off as I do
Nothing matters, but knowing nothing matters
It’s just life, so keep dancing through
Dancing through life
Swaying and sweeping
And always keeping cool
Life is fraughtless
When you’re thoughtless
Those who don’t try never look foolish
Dancing through life
Mindless and careless
Make sure you’re where less trouble is rife
Woes are fleeting, blows are glancing
When you’re dancing through life
So!
What’s the most swankified place in town?
That would be the Ozdust Ballroom!
Sounds perfect!
Let’s go down to the Ozdust Ballroom
We’ll meet there later tonight
We can dance til it’s light
Find the prettiest girl
Give her a whirl
Right on down to the Ozdust Ballroom
Come on follow me!
You’ll be happy to be there
Dancing through life, down at the Ozdust
If only because dust is what we come to!
Nothing matters, but knowing nothing matters
It’s just life
So keep dancing through...
Miss Galinda?
I hope you’ll save at least one dance for me
I’ll be right there
Right by your side
Waiting
All night
Oh, that’s so kind, Biq
- Boq Oh, that’s so kind, Biq
But, you know what would be even kinder?
See that tragically beautiful girl?
The one in the chair
It seems so unfair
We should go on a spree
And not she, gee...
I know someone would be my hero
If that someone were to go invite her
Well, maybe I could invite her!
Oh, Biq, really?
You would do that for me?
I would do anything for you, Miss Galinda
Excuse me, Miss Nessarose?
There’s something I’d like to ask you...
You’re good
I don’t know what you mean
But I do happen to be free tonight, so...
So, I’ll be picking you up around 8?
After all...
Now that we’ve met one another
It’s clear we deserve each other
- You’re perfect! - You’re perfect!
So we’re perfect together
Born to be forever
Dancing through life!
It’s absurd!
This silly, rich boy appears and everyone’s off to worship him at some cultish social gathering
Even me!
I’m going! Isn’t it wonderful?
Boq was too shy to ask me at first
But once Galinda encouragerized him...
Galinda?
Don’t. Don’t you dare say another word against her!
I am about to have the first happy night of my life
Thanks to Galinda!
Finally for this one night
I’m about to have a fun night
With this Munchkin boy Galinda found for me
And I only wish there were
Something I could do for her, to repay her
Elphaba, see...
We deserve each other
And Galinda helped it come true
We deserve each other, me and Boq
Please, Elphaba, try to understand
I do
Now do me up! Do me up! Do me up!
And then I must accessorize myself for Fiyero
Galinda, what in Oz’s name!?
Pretend you didn’t see that
My granny’s always buying me the most hideodeous hats
I’d give it away, but I don’t hate anyone that much
Yes you do!
Oh, no, I couldn’t
Could I?
Galinda, listen, my sister and I were talking about you just now...
And I was just talking about you!
I thought you might want to wear this to the party tonight!
It’s really... um... sharp!
Don’t you think? You know black is this year’s pink
You deserve each other
This hat and you
You’re both so... Smart
You deserve each other, so here!
Out of the goodness of my heart!
Uh... What’s in the punch?
Lemons and melons and pears
Oh my!
Listen Nessa...
Yes?
Uh, Nessa...
I’ve got something to confess a reason why, well...
Why I asked you here tonight
And I know it isn’t fair
Oh, Boq, I know why
You do?
It’s because I’m in this chair
And you felt sorry for me...
Well, isn’t that right?
No!
No... It’s because... uh... because...
Because you are so beautiful!
Oh, Boq!
I think you’re wonderful!
And we deserve each other
Don’t you see this is our chance?
We deserve each other, don’t we, Boq?
You know what?
Let’s dance!
What?
Let’s dance!
Miss Upland?
Madame Morrible... What are you doing here?
I have something for you
Oh Madame... A training wand...
Uh...
How can I express my graditution?
Don’t thank me, this was your roommate’s idea, not mine
What? Elphaba?
Yes, Miss Elphaba requested that I include you in sorcery class
She insisted I tell you this very night
Or she would quit the seminar
But why?
I have no idea
My personal opinion is that you do not have what it takes
I hope you prove me wrong
I doubt you will
What is it?
Um... I got what I wanted...
Then what’s the matter?
Nothing
Good! Let’s dance!
Well I’ll say this much for her...
She doesn’t give a twig what anyone else thinks
Of course she does
She just pretends not to...
I feel awful...
Well, it’s not like it’s your fault
Um, excuse me...
May I cut in?
Dancing through life, down at the Ozdust
If only because dust is what we come to
And the strange thing
Your life could end up changing
While you’re dancing...
Through!
Your very first party ever?!
Do funerals count?
But your very first party!
Oh I know!
Let’s each tell the other something we’ve never told anyone
I’ll go first
Fiyero and I... are going to be married!
He’s asked you already?
Oh, he doesn’t know yet
Now, you tell me a secret
Like what?
Like...
Why do you sleep with this funny little green bottle under your pillow?
Give that back
Come on!
GIVE IT BACK!
Tell! GIVE IT BACK!
It was my mother’s! That’s all...
Well that’s not fair
I told you a really good one
My father hates me
No, that’s not the secret
The secret is he has a good reason
It’s my fault
What? What is?
That my sister is... the way she is
You see
When our mother was carrying Nessa
Our father began to worry the new baby might come out...
Green
He was so worried
He made our mother chew milkflowers, day and night
Only...
It made Nessa come too soon
With her little legs all tangled
And our mother never woke up
None of which ever would have ever happened if not for me
But that was the milkflower’s fault, not yours
That may be your secret, Elphaba, but it doesn’t make it true
Oh look, it’s tomorrow!
And Elphie...
Is it alright if I call you Elphie?
Uh, it’s a little perky
And you can call me...
Galinda
You see, Elphie, now that we’re friends
I’ve decided to make you my new project!
You really don’t have to do that
I know, that’s what makes me so nice!
Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I
And let’s face it... Who isn’t less fortunate than I?
My tender heart tends to start to bleed
And when someone needs a makeover
I simply have to takeover
I know, I know
Exactly what they need
And even in your case
Though it’s the toughest case I’ve yet to face
Don’t worry! I’m determined to succeed
Follow my lead
And yes indeed
You
Will
Be...
Popular!
You’re gonna be popular
I’ll teach you the proper ploys when you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce
Ooh! I’ll show you what shoes to wear
How to fix your hair
Everything that really counts to be popular
I’ll help you be popular
You’ll hang with the right cohorts
You’ll be good at sports
Know the slang you’ve got to know
So let’s start! Cause you’ve got an awfully long way to go
Don’t be offended by my frank analysis
Think of it as personality dialysis
Now that I’ve chosen to become a pal, a sister and adviser
There’s nobody wiser, not when it comes to popular
I know about popular
And with an assist from me to be who you’ll be
Instead of dreary who you were...
Are...
There’s nothing that can stop you from becoming populer...
Lar!
La la la la
We’re gonna make you pop-u-lar!
When I see depressing creatures with unprepossessing features
I remind them on their own behalf
To - think - of celebrated heads of state
Or especially great communicators
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don’t make me laugh
Don’t
They were popular
Please
It’s all about popular
It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed
So it’s very shrewd to be
Very very popular
Like... me!
This is never going to work!
Elphie, you mustn’t think that way anymore!
Your whole life is gonna change...
And all because of me
OK, first, hair!
See
This is how you toss your hair
Toss, toss
Toss toss!
Toss, toss!
Toss toss
Well... um, you’ll practice!
Oh! And now, I shall transform your simple frock
into a magnificent ball gown
Ball gown!
Ball gown!!
Is this on?
Do you want me to try?
Just wear the frock, it’s pretty
Oh, and now, for the finishing touch...
Pink goes good with green
Well, Miss Elphaba
Look at you
You’re beautiful
I have to go
Oh
You’re welcome!
Hellooo!
And though you protest
Your disinterest
I know clandestinely...
You’re gonna grin and bear it your new found popularity!
La la la la You’ll be popular!
Just not quite as popular as me!
Toss toss!
Toss t...
What?
Nothing
It’s just...
You’ve been "Galinda-fied"
Toss toss...
You don’t need to do that, you know?
Take your seats, class!
I have something to say, and very little time
My dear students
Today is my last day here at Shiz
Animals are no longer permitted to teach
What?
Please... Miss Elphaba...
I want to thank you all for sharing with me your enthusiasm
Your essays, however feebly structured
And even, on occasion, your lunch
Oh, Doctor! I’m so terribly sorry
Madame, you can’t permit this!
Miss Elphaba, don’t worry about me!
They can take away my job, but I shall continue speaking out!
Come on, goat...
You’re not being told the whole story!
Remember that, class!
Doctor Dillamond!
Are you just going to sit here, in silence?
Miss Elphaba, I’m afraid there is nothing we can do...
- But Madame! - Please my dear, take your seat
Good afternoon, students
- Good afternoon! - Good afternoon
More and more, everyday, with each tick of the Time Dragon Clock
In every corner of our great Oz, one hears the silence of progress
For example: this is called a cage!
We’ll be seeing more and more of them in the future
This remarkable innovation is actually for the animal’s own good...
But if it is so good for him, why is he trembling?
Well, he’s excited to be here, that’s all
Now
As I was saying
One of the benefits of caging a lion cub this young
Is that he will never, in fact, learn how to speak
Oh no!
That’s right! Get around!
Can you imagine a world where Animals are kept in cages
And they never speak?
Well, he does seem a bit agitated but that is easily remedied
What are we gonna do?
We?
Well... somebody has to do something!
What’s happening?
I don’t know, I got mad, and–
Alright, just don’t move!
And don’t get mad at me!
Are you coming?
Careful!
Don’t shake him!
I’m not!
We can’t let him loose just anywhere, you know
We’ve got to find someplace safe...
I realize that!
You think I’m really stupid, don’t you?
No!
Not "really" stupid
Why is it that every time I see you, you’re causing some sort of commotion?
I don’t cause commotions, I am one
Uh, that’s for sure
Oh, so I should just keep my mouth shut
Is that what you’re saying?
No, I’m just saying that you should–
- Do you think I want to be this way? No, I’m just saying that you should–
You think I want to care this much? - Maybe–
You think I don’t know how much easier my life would be if I–
Do you ever let anyone else talk?
Oh, uh... sorry
Look, all I wanna say is–
Can I just say one more thing?
You could have walked away back there
So?
So
No matter how shallow and self-absorbed you pretend to be...
Excuse me
There’s no pretense here
I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow
No you’re not
Or you wouldn’t be so unhappy
Fine, look, if you don’t want my help...
No, I do. I do!
Its heart is pounding...
I didn’t mean to frighten him...
What did you mean to do?
And why was I the only one you didn’t do it to?
You’re bleeding...
I am?
It must’ve scratched you
Yeah...
Or maybe it scratched me or something
Well, I... Better get to safety...
I mean the cub...
Get that cub to safety
Fiyero!
Hands touch
Eyes meet
Sudden silence
Sudden heat
Hearts leap, in a giddy whirl
He could be that boy
But I’m not that girl
Don’t dream too far
Don’t lose sight of who you are
Don’t remember that rush of joy
He could be that boy
I’m not that girl
Every so often we long to steal
To the land of "what-might-have-been"
But that doesn’t soften the ache we feel
When reality sets back in
Blithe smile, lithe limb
She who’s winsome, she wins him
Gold hair with a gentle curl
That’s the girl he chose
And heaven knows
I’m not that girl
Don’t wish
Don’t start
Wishing only wounds the heart
I wasn’t born for the rose and pearl
There’s a girl I know
He loves her so
I’m not that girl...
Miss Elphaba, there you are!
- Madame Morrible! Miss Elphaba, there you are!
I have thrillifying news!
I finally heard back from The Wizard!
And my dear, he wishes to meet you!
He asked for me personally?
I know how devastated you were the other day, for our poor Doctor Dillamond
But you see, one door closes, and another opens!
I don’t know what to say! Madame, how can I ever thank you?
Oh careful, my dear! You mustn’t get wet
Wait, I know!
Oh, didn’t I ever mention?
Weather is my specialty
Oz-speed, my dear!
Now you’re off to meet The Wizard
Make me proud
I will... I’ll try
And there we’ll finally be the Wizard and I...
All aboard!
Elphaba, I am so proud of you!
I know father would be too
We’re all proud, aren’t we?
Will you be alright without me?
She’ll be fine!
Biq will keep her company, won’t you Biq?
It’s Boq!
And I can’t do this anymore
Boq!
Oh Nessa, maybe he just isn’t the right one for you
No, he is the one
It’s me that’s not right
Don’t worry about me, Elphaba, I’ll be fine!
Safe journey!
Nessa, wait!
Elphie, let her go! She’ll have to manage without you
We all will
You’ll barely notice I’m gone
You have Fiyero
Where is he, anyway?
Not that I expected him to say goodbye to me
We barely know each other
I don’t know him either, not anymore
He’s distant, and moodified...
And he’s been thinking, which really worries me
It all started that day Dr. Dillamond was fired
I never knew that he cared so much about that old Goat
Oh wait! There he is! He did come!
Fiyero! Over here, dearest!
Elphaba!
I’m happy for you
Yes, we’re both so happy...
I’ve been thinking...
Yes, I heard
About that lion cub
And everything...
I think about that day a lot
So do I
Me too!
I think about it constantly
Poor Dr. Dillamond
It makes one want to... take a stand
In fact, I’ve been thinking of...
Of...
Changing my name
Your name?
Yes
Since Dr. Dillamond had his own way of pronouncing my name
In solidarity, and to express my outrage
I shall henceforward be known, no longer as Galinda
But as simply
Glinda
Well, that’s very admirable, uh... Glinda
Fiyero
Elphaba...
Good luck
There, you see?
Oh, don’t cry, Galinda...
It’s Glinda now!
Stupid idea! I don’t even know what made me say it!
It doesn’t matter what your name is, everyone loves you!
I don’t care! I want him!
I don’t even think he’s perfect anymore and I still want him
This must be what other people feel like...
How do they bear it?
Come with me
Where?
To the Emerald City
Really?
One short day
In the Emerald City
I’ve always wanted to see the Emerald City!
One short day
In the Emerald City
Emerald City...
One short day
In the Emerald City
One short day
Full of so much to do
Every way that you look in this city
There’s something exquisite
You’ll want to visit
Before the day’s through!
There are buildings tall as quoxwood trees
- Dress salons - And libraries
- Palaces! - Museums!
A hundred strong...
There are wonders like I’ve never seen
It’s all grand!
And it’s all green!
I think we’ve found the place where we belong!
I wanna be in this hoi polloi!
So I’ll be back for good someday
To make my life and make my way...
But for today, we’ll wander and enjoy...
One short day
In the Emerald City
One short day
To have a lifetime of fun
One short day
And we’re warning the city
Now that we’re in here
You’ll know we’ve been here
Before we are done!
The night-life!
The hustle and bustle!
It’s all so... Ozmopolitan!
Oh, Elphie, come on! We’ll be late for Wizomania
I want to remember this moment
Always
Nobody’s staring
Nobody’s pointing
For the first time, I’m somewhere...
Where I belong
You look positively Emerald!
Who’s the mage
Whose major itinerary is making all Oz merrier?
Who’s the sage
Who sagely sailed in to save our posteriors?
Whose enthuse for hot air ballooning
Has all of Oz honeymooning?
Oooh
Wiz’-nt he wonderful?
Our wonderful wizard!
One short day
In the Emerald City
One short day
To have a lifetime of fun
What a way to be seeing the city
Where so many roam to
We’ll call it home too
And then, just like now we can say
We’re just two friends...
Two good friends
Two best friends...
Sharing one wonderful...
One
Short
The Wizard will see you now!
Day!
I am Oz
- Aah! - Elphie...
I am Oz, the great and terrible!
Who are you, and why do you seek me?
Oh, say something, say something!
I am... Elphaba Thropp, Your Terrible-ness!
And this is Gl–
Is that you Elphaba? I didn’t realize!
I hope I didn’t startle you
It’s so hard to make out people’s faces when I’m back there
So
Let’s see... Which is which?
A pleasure Elphaba!
Oh and you must be?
Uh... Glinda
The "Ga" is silent
Yeah, ah, I know. It’s a bit much, isn’t it but–
People expect this sort of thing
And you have to give people what they want
I am so happy to meet you!
Well, that’s good
Cause that’s what I love best
Making people happy!
I am a sentimental man
Who always longed to be a father
That’s why I do the best I can
To treat each citizen of Oz as son or daughter
So Elphaba, I’d like to raise you high
Cause I think everyone deserves the chance to fly!
And helping you with your ascent allows me to feel so... parental
For I am a sentimental man!
Oh your Ozness, I knew you’d help!
You see, we’re not here just for ourselves!
We’re not?
No!
We’re here because something bad is happening to the Animals
Please, I’m the Wizard of Oz, I already know why you’ve come
Ooooh!
And I fully intend to grant your request
Of course, you must prove yourself first
Of course!
Prove yourself, prove yourself
But how?
Madame, the book!
Right away, your Ozness!
Madame Morrible!
I believe you’re well acquainted with my new press secretary
Press secretary?
Yes dearies, I’ve risen up in the world!
You’ll find that the Wizard is a very generous man
If you do something for him, he’ll do much for you
But...
What would you like me to do?
Well, this is my monkey servant, Chistery
He watches the birds so longingly every morning...
So his Ozness was thinking, perhaps, a levitation spell...
I don’t believe it. Is that the Grimmerie?
Yes
The ancient book of thaumaturgy and enchantments
Can I touch it?
No
What funny writing...
It’s a lost language. The lost language of spells!
A kind of a recipe book for change
Now, don’t be discouraged if you can’t decipher it, dearie–
I myself, can only read... a spell or two
And that took years and years–
Ah ben tah kay
Merciful Oz!
Oh, Chistery, what an experience you are about to have!
Since once I had my own day in the sky
I say everyone deserves the chance to–
What is it? Is something wrong?
It’s just the transition, dear!
Chistery, are you alright?! Why can’t he answer me?!
You did it! You actually did it!
No, he’s in pain! Quick, how do I reverse it?
You can’t!
What?
You can’t reverse the spell, spells are un-reversible!
I knew it! I knew she had the power, I told you!
You, you planned all this?
For you too, dearie! You benefit, too!
This is only the beginning! And look what you’ve done!
If this is what you can do on your first time out, sky is the limit!
Such wingspan! Oh, won’t they make perfect spies?
Spies?!
You’re right, that’s a harsh word
What about "Scouts?"
That’s what they’ll be, really
They’ll fly around Oz, and report any subversive Animal activity
So it’s you? You’re behind it all?
Elphaba, when I first got here, there was discord and discontent
And where I come from, everyone knows:
The best way to bring folks together is to give them a really good enemy
You can’t read this book at all, can you?
That’s why you need an enemy...
And spies, and cages
You have no real power
Exactly
That’s why I need you
Don’t you see?
The world’s your oyster, now!
You have so many opportunities ahead of you
You both do!
Oh, thank you, your Ozness!
The two of you, it’s time I raised you high
Yes! The time has come for you to have the chance to–
No!
Elphaba!
Elphie! Wait!
I’m sorry, your Wizardness, I’ll fetch her back!
Elphie!
We’ve got to get her back! She knows too much!
Don’t worry, your Ozness! I’ll handle it!
Guards! Guards!
There is a fugitive at large in the palace!
Find her! Capture her!
Bring her to me!
Yes, Your Ozness!
Elphie, wait! Where are you going?
There are no more stairs! This must be the attic–
Elphaba, listen to me–
The guards are coming up! We’ll have to barricade the door!
What!?
I’ll use this
Why couldn’t you have stayed calm, for once instead of flying off the handle!
I hope you’re happy
I hope you’re happy now
I hope you’re happy how you’ve hurt your cause forever
I hope you think you’re clever
I hope you’re happy! I hope you’re happy too
I hope you’re proud how you would grovel in submission
To feed your own ambition
So though I can’t imagine how
I hope you’re happy
Right now...
Citizens of Oz!
There is an enemy who must be found and captured
Believe nothing she says
She’s evil
Responsible for the mutilation of these poor, innocent Monkeys!
Oh no
Her green skin is but an outward manifestorium of her twisted nature!
This– distortion, this– repulsion, this–
Wicked Witch!
Don’t be afraid
I’m not
It’s the Wizard who should be afraid
Of me
Elphie, listen to me
Just say you’re sorry before it’s too late
You can still be with the Wizard
What you’ve worked and waited for
You can have all you ever wanted...
I know
But I don’t want it
No
I can’t want it anymore
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game
Too late for second guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It’s time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes...
And leap
It’s time to try defying gravity
I think I’ll try defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down
Can’t I make you understand?
You’re having delusions of grandeur
I’m through accepting limits
Cause someone says they’re so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I’ll never know
Too long I’ve been afraid of losing love I guess I’ve lost
Well if that’s love
It comes at much too high a cost
I’d sooner buy defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye, I’m defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down!
Open this door, in the name of His Supreme Ozness!
Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-tum
What are you doing?! Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-tum
Stop it! Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-tum
That’s what started all this in the first place Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-tum
That hideous levitation spell! Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-tum
Ah-ben tah-kay ah-tum an-tay deh-
Stop!
Well... Where are your wings?
Maybe you’re not as powerful as you think you are...
Sweet Oz...
I told you, Glinda! Didn’t I tell you?
Bash it in! Fetch the battering ramikin!
Quick! Get on!
What?
Come with me...
Think of what we could do... together
Unlimited, together we’re unlimited
Together we’ll be the greatest team there’s ever been
Glinda
Dreams the way we planned ’em
If we work in tandem
There’s no fight we cannot win
Just you and I defying gravity
With you and I defying gravity
They’ll never bring us down
- Are you coming? - Elphie...
You’re trembling...
Oh here
Put this around you
I hope you’re happy
Now that you’re choosing this
You too
I hope it brings you bliss
I really hope you get it and you don’t live to regret it
I hope you’re happy in the end
I hope you’re happy...
My friend...
There she is! Don’t let her get away!
Leave me alone, do you hear? Let go of me!
It’s not her!
She has nothing to do with it I’m the one you want!
- It’s me! - Elphie!
It’s meee!
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves the chance to fly!
And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free
To those who ground me
Take a message back from me!
Tell them how I am defying gravity!
I’m flying high, defying gravity!
And soon I’ll match them in renown
And nobody
In all of Oz...
No Wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down
- I hope you’re happy! Is ever gonna bring me down
- I hope you’re happy! (Look at her, she’s wicked! Get her!)
Bring me down!
(No one mourns the Wicked) Bring me down!
(So we’ve got to bring her–) Bring me down!
Ahhh!
(Down!) Ahhh!