Wicked Stars Pick Their Favorite Songs From the Hit Musical

Stars of the musical Wicked, including original Broadway lead Idina Menzel and composer Stephen Schwartz, have shared which songs from the show remain their favorites to perform, the Guardian reported. Menzel originated the role of Elphaba, the green-skinned witch of the west, on Broadway, winning a Tony Award before reprising the part in the West End and making a cameo appearance in the recent film adaptation.

The musical has produced a number of widely recognized songs since its debut, and the Guardian's feature gathers reflections from multiple performers associated with the production about which numbers continue to resonate with them, even after repeated performances.

A Beloved Score

Wicked's score, written by Stephen Schwartz, has become one of contemporary musical theatre's most enduring, with several songs achieving popularity well beyond the show's Broadway and West End runs. The Guardian's piece frames the show's longevity partly through the perspective of performers who have sung its songs night after night across years of productions.

The feature includes reflections from a range of cast members alongside Menzel and Schwartz, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the show's music has been experienced by those who perform it regularly.

The full set of performer picks and their reasons for favoring particular songs were detailed in the Guardian's original feature.