They couldn't have found a better person to play the wicked witch. Roseanne made the character evil and at the same time humorous. Thanks for posting.
Ugh, all the stupid references to Elphaba on these comments. Wicked the novel and show is a pox on the Baum stories and the MGM legacy. It proves that just because something is public domain doesn't mean you ought to screw around with it. I want my witches wicked, not misunderstood animal rights misfits. Now, an entire generation know this character as Elphaba. Rubbish. Oh, what a world....
@Frenchiebleu22 Actually, the role of the WWotW was written as a comedic role in the RSC version of the show. It's a little different from the movie as far as songs, dialogue and characters go. All 4 actresses who were a part of the MSG production (Roseanne, Eartha Kitt, JoAne Worley, Lilane Montevecchi) played the characters comically because that's how it was written in this adaption.
Yes, all productions of the MGM version must go through Tams-Witmark. This production had the script and score slightly altered as it was a professional New York production and later a national tour.
not to be mean but i think your like the only one who feels that way lol... however i do enjoy the silver shoes but not as much as i love the ruby slippers...
My guess is that there is a munchkin with another pair (the real pair) of slippers and when dorothy stood behind glinda's big froofy dress, the munchkin snuck on the slippers.
This is from the professional production that played at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in 1997. It was also revived in 1998 and then toured the country through the early part of 2000.
Oh this is AMAZING!! I WISH I COULD HAVE WENT! WHEN I WAS LIKE 7 ME AND MY FRIENDS WOULD PUT THIS ON AND FOR THE CYCLONE WE'D USE SHEETS AND GET INSIDE THEM AND SPIN AROUND THEM. LOL. ROSEANNE WAS IN THAT?? I BET THAT WAS AMAZING!
Margaret Hamilton says the "I'll get You my Pretty and your Little Dog too" the best. Roseanne is funny in saying it but I'm use to to the Magaret Hamilton version.
Please remember that this was filmed in 1997. Digital cameras were VERY expensive, so I believe this was taped on VHS and then transferred to computer.
MSG stands for Madison Square Garden, as in the arena. They added a theatre in the 90s which is called the Theatre at the Madison Square Garden. It is not considered an official Broadway theatre.
no offense guys, but WICKED and the Wizard of Oz are two completely different shows. They do focus on the same place, and some of the same characters, but WICKED is the prequil, and really doesnt contridict The Wizard of Oz, so can we just stick to the Wizard of Oz and not focus on WICKED (I LOVE WICKED, but still, two different shows.)
Oooooh that's Rosanne Barr
ChefMeLYisrael 6 days ago
They couldn't have found a better person to play the wicked witch. Roseanne made the character evil and at the same time humorous. Thanks for posting.
hbellinger18 4 months ago
YOU STAY OUTTA THIS, GIRLFRIEND!
Perhaps I should've taken some cues from Roseanne when I played the Wicked Witch.
hippityhop05 6 months ago
Ugh, all the stupid references to Elphaba on these comments. Wicked the novel and show is a pox on the Baum stories and the MGM legacy. It proves that just because something is public domain doesn't mean you ought to screw around with it. I want my witches wicked, not misunderstood animal rights misfits. Now, an entire generation know this character as Elphaba. Rubbish. Oh, what a world....
quizzlefits 10 months ago
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roseanne SUCKED as the witch....absolutely sucked... BOOOOOOOOOOOOO...it was not a comedy ...she ruined this production...
Frenchiebleu22 1 year ago
@Frenchiebleu22 Actually, the role of the WWotW was written as a comedic role in the RSC version of the show. It's a little different from the movie as far as songs, dialogue and characters go. All 4 actresses who were a part of the MSG production (Roseanne, Eartha Kitt, JoAne Worley, Lilane Montevecchi) played the characters comically because that's how it was written in this adaption.
Jostynnn 6 months ago
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Frenchiebleu22 1 year ago
hear the little kids crying, that isn't good hearted Elphaba,
but the source of millions of childrens nightmares, the Wicked Witch of the West!
jessicaalbalover 1 year ago
"Laugh it up Glinda!!"
"Stay out of it girlfriend!!!"
Two of the awesomest quotes ever. :)
gashups 1 year ago
i know to do the dance
huxley12s 1 year ago
Rosanne was too silly to play the witch! OMG the witch is supposed to be evil NOT silly! DUH!
maleficentdiva 1 year ago
@gnostic2030
The reason they were ruby was because it was the first color film
purplepinnapplejuice 1 year ago
were using the same script as them...didnt you guys use TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC????
bilykopeki123 2 years ago
Yes, all productions of the MGM version must go through Tams-Witmark. This production had the script and score slightly altered as it was a professional New York production and later a national tour.
WizardofOzfan39 2 years ago
the kids in the audience cry when the witch comes, kinda funny
nunderst 2 years ago 9
Wait a minute I might be wrong.. Is it JoAnne Worley or Roseanne as the witch?
FuckingFierheller 2 years ago
Roseanne. JoAnne came in for the national tour in 1999. She is in one of my other videos.
WizardofOzfan39 2 years ago
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Oh okay, thanks for posting
FuckingFierheller 2 years ago
This is such an amazing cast. Like c'mon Roseanne as the witch? Perfect! One of these days i'm going to have to sit here and watch all of these.
FuckingFierheller 2 years ago
Oh, I do adore Wicked, both the show and the book, but please everyone, stop calling the Wicked Witch, Elphaba.
TheStrangerDied 2 years ago 14
i would have loved to have seen this lol
singinmonkeygurl 2 years ago 3
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hahahahah Elphaba and Glinda should have has a catfight after dorothy left. lol
SelenaRiddle 2 years ago
Elphaba and G(a)linda are characters of Wicked, not the Wizard of Oz. The two shows are NOT one and the same.
WizardofOzfan39 2 years ago 7
I know that, WizardofOzfan39. It was just a joke, so chill out.
SelenaRiddle 2 years ago
@SelenaRiddle its kinda funny because in wicked they DO have a catfight after... hahahahahaha
TheJMSmovies 1 year ago
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YAY ELPHABA!!!
SelenaRiddle 2 years ago
you have to think for once, L. Frank Baum wrote it in 1900 and at the time silver and gold where the most valuble.
Gnostic2030 2 years ago
I love the sliver slippers (1900) more then the 1939 Ruby slippers
Gnostic2030 2 years ago
not to be mean but i think your like the only one who feels that way lol... however i do enjoy the silver shoes but not as much as i love the ruby slippers...
Elphaboy 2 years ago
is it me or at around 1:45ish does she look like she has
mad-kankles lol i mean i LOVE this vid but wow her ankles look really thick...
Elphaboy 2 years ago
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tygerprince 2 years ago
Can You Please Post The Video Of Joanne Worley Again?
SwayingAndSweeping 2 years ago
that was GREAT
i LOVE the witch of the west
shes HISTARICAL
gve them back,give them back,YOU BETTER GIVE THEM BACK ARGH!!
that was GREAT 100-5 stars!
SailorMoonProduction 3 years ago
Thats was GREAT!!
ShadowCrested 3 years ago 2
I wanna know how the ruby slippers got on Dorothy
Hasselhoffhater 3 years ago 4
My guess is that there is a munchkin with another pair (the real pair) of slippers and when dorothy stood behind glinda's big froofy dress, the munchkin snuck on the slippers.
Chrisanthimum 3 years ago
You are correct!
Jostynnn 3 years ago
Me too!
cooterkate 2 years ago
WOW i'm loving this! Everything is just perfect!
13Elphaba13 3 years ago
"The RUUUUUBUY SLIPPERS. AHH! THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE, WATCHU' DONE WIT THEM?!?! IM SERIOUS!" lol 1:20 lol hilarious!
wickedfan55 3 years ago
seeing wicked in nyc one month form toady in nyc on november 1st
wweecw1 3 years ago
Dorothy has cankles...lol
mbaileybroadway 3 years ago
You noticed that too?????
heythrdelilah91 3 years ago
Both witches need some serious work, the good witch on her personality and delivery and the bad witch just needs a WORKOUT !
etrax2000 3 years ago
that's roseanne barr, you idiot.
rabidscience 3 years ago 3
Is This Still Going On?
SwayingAndSweeping 3 years ago
No, it ended in early 2000.
WizardofOzfan39 3 years ago
It Might Have Been The Smoke And The Flashing That Startled Them. lol! Its Actually Kind Of Cute! lol!
SwayingAndSweeping 3 years ago
This is from the professional production that played at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in 1997. It was also revived in 1998 and then toured the country through the early part of 2000.
WizardofOzfan39 3 years ago
Oh this is AMAZING!! I WISH I COULD HAVE WENT! WHEN I WAS LIKE 7 ME AND MY FRIENDS WOULD PUT THIS ON AND FOR THE CYCLONE WE'D USE SHEETS AND GET INSIDE THEM AND SPIN AROUND THEM. LOL. ROSEANNE WAS IN THAT?? I BET THAT WAS AMAZING!
iDamieon15 3 years ago
i always liked that violin thing at 4:50
sorcerersinger24601 3 years ago 3
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oh my god you are sad! i like dorathy singing! she is very good! =] x
xxhs 3 years ago
yea i know what you mean. i always liked it too it adds to the send off i think.
titanicwicked 3 years ago
Margaret Hamilton says the "I'll get You my Pretty and your Little Dog too" the best. Roseanne is funny in saying it but I'm use to to the Magaret Hamilton version.
broadwaymike92 4 years ago
Isn't that Rosanne?
TrChSpHa 4 years ago
Yeah! I think she is amazing as the Witch.
MaskedLion 4 years ago 2
Roseanne is Elphaba! You Go Girl!
broadwaymike92 4 years ago
What a great preformance! The quality could have been better, is M.S.G a theatre on Broadway?
iheartcheno 4 years ago
Please remember that this was filmed in 1997. Digital cameras were VERY expensive, so I believe this was taped on VHS and then transferred to computer.
MSG stands for Madison Square Garden, as in the arena. They added a theatre in the 90s which is called the Theatre at the Madison Square Garden. It is not considered an official Broadway theatre.
WizardofOzfan39 4 years ago
If you continue to post these comments, i'm going to block you.
WizardofOzfan39 4 years ago
Elphaba blames her sister's death on Dorothy , but her sister's death was cause by Madame Morrible .
LIHAMMER 4 years ago
in the musical version yes but in the book it was and accident
titanicwicked 4 years ago
no offense guys, but WICKED and the Wizard of Oz are two completely different shows. They do focus on the same place, and some of the same characters, but WICKED is the prequil, and really doesnt contridict The Wizard of Oz, so can we just stick to the Wizard of Oz and not focus on WICKED (I LOVE WICKED, but still, two different shows.)
degeorgetitanic 4 years ago 2
Thank you.
Jostynnn 3 years ago