one of the weirdest things about the Wicked musical is that itâs so fucking tragic, but it disguises itself as this happy, inspiring, family-fun show
Glinda is being cheesy and charming in the opening number, but yeah, sheâs devastated. when she starts telling the story of Elphabaâs life? itâs so sad. but they hold the baby up and people chuckle because itâs this weird looking green doll
yeah Defying Gravity is this huge inspirational ballad but their goodbye in the middle and Glindaâs last âi hope youâre happyâ as one of the last lines of the act is just? so painful?
The Wizard and I has so much irony and foreshadowing that itâs easy to forget how eager and devoted Elphaba was, and how she never really had a chance. Thank Goodness is one of the most heartbreaking songs Iâve ever heard, but Glindaâs moment of pain and vulnerability is sung to herself, immediately covered by a big smile and a celebration
âIâve had so many friends, but only one that matteredâ gets the audience laughing, and you donât always feel the full weight of it. I mean, Glindaâs entire character is tragedy wrapped up in a pretty smile.
basically if you read between the lines or look at this show past face value in any way at all, itâs absolutely heartbreaking and donât worry friend iâm not okay either