WICKED EMERALD CURTAIN TOUR NYC 2008

[strudllekitte339]

THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL WAND THE OLD WAND IS WAY DIFF I CANT WAIT TO DO IT

[jewelchic]

@strudllekitte339 Really-are you sure? I have looked at videos and it seems the same.........

[strudllekitte339]

@jewelchic get the album and look ad the pic of kristen in the back its the original

[jewelchic]

@strudllekitte339 AH-there is no sparkly bit!!!!!!!!! xxx

[MirandaH96]

I got to go to this too back in the end of April! It was cool to see all the backstage stuff, and costumes and see how much goes into the show!

[jewelchic]

@MirandaH96 I agree-it's a great exhibition xxxxxxx

[jewelchic]

@Kagomegrl21 I believe so-every Saturday morning!!! xxx

[WickedTheMusical7]

First all I can say is..WOW! That's so neat! I saw Wicked back in Boston in 07 and never knew that this what all the little details, and tidbits there are to this show! Even though it's in New York:). Second I would absolute freak if I met anyone of the cast members! How do you cope with not spazzing if you met anyone from the show?!?! Well I think you were and are truly lucky to meet and explore the Wicked World! I'm so jealous!!:)

[jewelchic]

@WickedTheMusical7 LOL-they are just people like you and me doing what they are good at!!! However-I do consider I have been very lucky to have had such fun with Wicked and a lot of the casts!!! xxxxxx

[strudllekitte339]

do they have the broom

[jewelchic]

@strudllekitte339 hmmmmmmmm...can't recall xxxxx

[jewelchic]

@jewelchic yes-they set it up every Saturday morning xxxxxxxx

[strudllekitte339]

do they have the orinal broom?????????????

[dolphcharge]

first off, i am SO jealous you were able to meet marcie dodd . . . she is beyond words.

second, way off importance, but i am so impressed by swings, that has to be one of the most challenging jobs to do!!!

[jewelchic]

I know-they are so so clever!!!!!!!!! xxx

[jewelchic]

@dolphcharge Marcie is great-I agree-thanks for watching xxxxx

[strudllekitte339]

what fabric is the hat

[jewelchic]

Hmmmm-can't remember now xxx

[MGAgymnast]

how do u even get passes for backstage tours and stuff like what u did? it would be really helpfull if u would let me know! =D thanks tones

[jewelchic]

The Behind The Emerald Curtain tour is on every Saturday morning on Broadway!!! The other stuff I had special permission to do. xxx

[jewelchic]

Yo8u will love it xxx

[chaddirects]

I wore a reproduction of Boq's School Uniform to the show, and I got to go backstage and see everything. I held Elphaba's hat, didn't put it on (dunno why) but I did get to hold it and the baby and the botlle and the broom and etc etc etc

[jewelchic]

How fun!!! Did you take pics??? xxx

[chaddirects]

Merideth Kaye Clark, who was Elphaba that night, very politely asked us not to. I do have one picture of me with her in my uniform, one of these days I'll do a video of all the WICKED reproductions I've made and I'll post it. I'll notify you too, if you like!

[jewelchic]

Oh really? That's a shame! Would love to see your video xxx

[sandee12341]

did u get to go in for free cuz u were wearing the uniform or did u have to pay

[100DiddlySquatxx]

A little fun fact! Sean (the guy who showed you the witch hat, and how the mic fits in) was the Witch's Father, and Ozian Official in the OBC. And Tony (Really Anthony) Galde is in the most recent cast on B-way. He might've been there when you made that video at the stage door with Alli, Nicole, Alex, Rondi, Kevin, and P.J. I really envy you at the moment . . . : )

[Amydixon08]

you seriously dont have any idea how lucky you are, if i were in your shoes i'd be in absolute tears!

[jewelchic]

No-I do realise-it was AMAZING!!! xxx

[Amydixon08]

I didn't even know that that was available and now its like i need to be there, i love that you documented this but i just wish i was you haha

[jewelchic]

Cute!!!!!!! Thanks so much xxx

[sugar4585]

I would love to see The Cheno's dress!! OMG! My dream! On her fansite you can sometimes buy some of her clothes, once a year.

[jewelchic]

It's a great tour xxx

[Mythologydude]

OMG! WHEN I WENT I DIDN'T GET TO SEE THE WAND! IT MUST BE NEW. I went in 2008 when Kerry had the role on boway

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! xxx

[sammyonyt]

are you related to Hugh Jackman?

[jewelchic]

LOL-no-we are both Aussies-that's about it!!! xxx

[boobman908]

i love all your videos they are amazing

i just have one question i have been wondering for a long time what does elphies hat feel like by that i mean the fabric texture if you could answer that would be great

[jewelchic]

Hmmmmm...just kind of firm rough silk xxx

[x0xDefyGravityx0x]

wow that is so cool!!

It would be awesome to have that in Australia!!

Thanks for the video :)

[jewelchic]

Yes-so interesting xxx

[AlexanderKafkis]

wow thats amazing! only a couple of days left of WICKED Melbourne :(

[jewelchic]

Saw Sydney Opening last night!!!!!!! xxx

[Jooma17]

i want to so much. i saw melbourne and is it the same up there

[jewelchic]

I just went again this week (video up today) and it is SOOOOOOO great!!! xxx

[Jooma17]

TAKE ME WITH YOU!!! im possibly the only person who loves wicked more than you. i freaking have shrine in my room with pink and green candles surrounding the script and original book which i light evry night. true story

[jewelchic]

How gorgeous!!! Where are you?xxxxxxxxxx

[KerryEllisAndI]

You saw Idina on broadway, right? Was the lighting kind of different then? When London opened it changed a few things and the other productions followed. But all the videos I have seen of Idina seeing Defying Gravity it looks way greener and darker but the in real life its very purple and blue :)

[DawgDish109]

I totally agree.

[jewelchic]

I can't remember as that was my first time and i had no idea it was going to become this big ...would love to b able to re live it xxx

[KerryEllisAndI]

Oh right haha. Same here, even though I only saw it first in March 2008, I'd love to see it again!

[jewelchic]

xxx

[tanjapieksma]

I had to pay 500 dollars to get the backstage tour, got to sing a little backstage, gave me an amazing feeling!

really jealous of you guys. Elphie is my dreamrole, as some many other people.

[jewelchic]

Yes-i did that YEARS ago too...unfortunately i cannot sing or act!!! So wish i could xxx

[tanjapieksma]

trust me, sometimes you wish you weren't able to sing (:

especially when you live in a country like Belgium, where being a musicalfan is like hating chocolate :(

I will trade you to not be able to sing but able to do the things you do! Am I making sense? :D

[jewelchic]

"Never apologise for talent my dear"........did you like that??? Seriously do what you love and enjoy it-that's what life is all about-don't worry about the rest...when you do what you love-everything falls into place xxx

[tanjapieksma]

yeah true. I guess I'm just having a BAD day (:

thankyou very much!

I love the fact that you reply to my message! c:

[jewelchic]

LOL-we all have those!!! I will always respond xxx

[tanjapieksma]

well I subcribed to you, definitly want to see more of your videos! It's amazing how much people you met!

xx

[jewelchic]

Go to my channel page and you will find a whole backstage Wicked playlist you might enjoy xxx

[TheQueenofBroadway]

Omigod I have to do this!

[jewelchic]

It really is FABULOUS!!! xxx

[Milkshakesnpiano]

did they preserve everything from the OBC including props?

[jewelchic]

OBC???

[Milkshakesnpiano]

Original Broadway Cast

[Steven123789]

75-100 TIMES! arghghg! WHAT I WOULDNT GIVE TO SEE WICKED 100 TIMES! ive only seen it 6 times...=(

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! I agree xxx

[mazaindafale]

IDINA'S HAT!!! I don't believe it?! Can anyone try that on ? Coz I'm planning on aiming to get there!

[smashbrosbrawler93]

you saw "sean" that tech guy, they probly asked him if they try on the hat, i doubt that they let anyone do it due to saftey isseus (Lice) and that stuff, but it cant hurt to ask.

Trust me if i had the chance i would wear it too

[jewelchic]

Yes-it was fun xxxxxx

[jewelchic]

No-no-one can try it on-it was a special thing for the video!!! xxxxxx

[fredalltheway]

do you like les miseralbes? just out of curousity :) can't wait till your jersey boys videos

[jewelchic]

I haven't seen it!!!!!!!! YES-can't wait to do Jersey boys stuff too-i have seen it in NYC, but need to go again to refresh it!!! xxx

[Gabriella189]

*starts to cry* I wanna wear Idina's hat! I hope that comes to London!

[jewelchic]

YES!!!That was SOOOOOOOO much fun!!! xxx

[Gabriella189]

lucky lucky ! :'(

[fredalltheway]

I went to, i didn't like it. they just showed you different props and a video. they didn't even take you backstage.

[jewelchic]

Really??? I uess it depends how much you are into it all. I found it incredibly interesting hearing about the costumes etc, seeing the detail involved xxx

[imetcarmencusack]

Hey Megan did you know that Marcie is now on the 2nd national U.S tour of Wicked? Zoe might have told you already, but who knows? :) I saw Nicole Parker (Marcie's replacement) and Alli Mauzey , they rocked it!

[jewelchic]

Yes-i did hear that!!! That's great that Nicole is awesome too x

[scooterviii]

i'm going to see marcie on tour! i hear she's really good!

[kicksgirl12]

I saw Marcie on the tour in April! She was AMAZING!

[charmed1115]

Hi Megan i just found out next year 2010 Wicked is coming to my home town =)

[jewelchic]

Timmy-how wonderful-lucky you xxxxx

[WickedFreak10111]

I memoirzed the whole script and know the casts by heart ( even in the esemble and swings) in every single cast even Japan. And a question for Zoe -- Do you like Teal or Vicki More?

[jewelchic]

OMG-YOU ARE a fan!!!!!!! Zoe is away at the moment-but i will check with her xxx

[WickedFreak10111]

okay if u have any q's ask me! and is Zoe your cousin or sister or something?!? lol :)

xoxox

[Defygravity12894]

hoe did you get permission to touch all the props

[xXxXCathyXxXx]

me and my mum just booked our tickets to see this when we go to NY! i can't wait!

[jewelchic]

That's great-you will love it xxxxxx

[Shadowlongloner]

Ooh! I watched your other videos on the costumes, you probably remember I'm making the costumes for myself, all I need now is a photo of the back of what I call Shiz Uniform 2 which is the one with the dress and an offset collar a tie with pleats on the skirt. You got to go to New York too? You. Are. Lucky!

[jewelchic]

Yes-NYC Wicked was awesome, but Australia is just as good i have to say!!!!!!! xxx

[Shadowlongloner]

Makes sense. They're just trying to get it around the world. I ALMOST got Wicked in my home town this year!!!

[jewelchic]

Maybe next time....... x

[Shadowlongloner]

I went to this thing where people announce the new Broadways coming and when they mentioned the traits of Lion King all of them matched except the age. IT WAS RIDICULOUS!

(Luckily, for my birthday I might go to New York and if not it's in Seattle!)

[WickedFreak10111]

I think every cast is amazing. Some are differnt but in a good way and all the differnt views!

[ActingDude17]

Odds are Idina wore it at one point or another.

[jewelchic]

LOL-the big mystery........

[BroadwayBaby008]

no that's not Idina's hat. She kept her hat.

[jewelchic]

Yeah-someone else said that but it had her name in it. I don't know-i can only go by what they said, there are a few hats in the show...the hat by the end is slightly different xxx

[faggyboy2]

idina menzel actually got to keep her hat.

[jewelchic]

She probably had more than one! What do you think??? x

[faggyboy2]

oh yeah! that is possible.

when i went they said it was the understudies hat though. thats what confuses me. but if it is her hat, im so jealous you got to wear it, anyway!

[amazinglywicked]

maybe she got a new one for london and that hat is her london hat

[imetcarmencusack]

next time im in nyc... im goin to this... I've never been in NYC on a saturday morning, well, I have, but We were staying in New Jersey...

[jewelchic]

Definitely do it next time xxxxxxx

[totofan4ever]

AW MAN! I am sooo "green with envy" lol I cant wait till I go.

[jewelchic]

GREAT!!!!! When do you see it??? x

[totofan4ever]

At the end of the school year! Im SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! It will be my first time seeing Wicked let alone a broadway show!

[jewelchic]

AWESOME!!!!! Well you are seeing the BEST first!!! xxx

[totofan4ever]

amen 2 that!

[imetcarmencusack]

tony is the best... he took me backstage 2 weeks ago!

[jewelchic]

Isn't he lovely??? xxxxxx

[Hasuvel]

The detail is absolutely amazing! They had the behind the emerald curtain tour in Los Angeles too, but I never got to go. Now I wish I had.  I might just have to get up to New York from Virginia sometime :). Just another excuse to see Wicked, haha.

[jewelchic]

EXACTLY xxxxxx

[hellooldfashion]

megan! oh my gosh! you tried on elphabas hat! :D :D they should sososososo do this in Australia :) i would definately go!  xx

[jewelchic]

There is going to be an exhibition at the Sofitel of the costume sketches by Susan Hilferty-starting 4th March at the lobby gallery. I will do a video on it-but you should go-it might be fun to see xxxxxxxx

[UpdownCourt09]

omg that's my birthday. i should totally go!!!!

[jewelchic]

You SHOULD!!! It is on for a month or so i think xxxxxxx

[Shadowlongloner]

GO! IT'S A GOOD IDEA!

[gandriollo]

Amazing, Ill be probably going go NYC shortly. I'm SO going to do this behind the emerald curtain thing! THanks Megan for sharing this! You are so lucky to get to talk to everyone behind the scene and record it!

[jewelchic]

YES!!! It's so WORTH doing-amazing the detail in that show!!! Let me know when you have been!!! xxx

[snekums]

Am using your video now as an awesome reference on what the Elphie dress looks like up close, so I can make a puppet for Jemma :D. I know ours is slightly different but the basic design is so close to this :D Thanks for the video!

[jewelchic]

That's so great!!!!! xxx

[drewthedirector]

i met Tony when i went to it, and he also taugh my touring group choreography along with the guy who played Chistery! it was a blast!

[jewelchic]

Wow-how awesome-he is a lovely lovely guy xxxxxxx

[FuckingFierheller]

You're so lucky!

:)

[jewelchic]

It was pretty exciting!!! xxx

[ShopKID185]

Megan if you dont mind my asking how many times have you seen Wicked

[jewelchic]

I am up to 8 times!!! xxxxxxx

[Shadowlongloner]

8??? THAT'S A LOT! You're lucky. I haven't seen it once, but I have the Grimmerie. How many times have you gone backstage? I'm a HUGE Kristin Chenoweth fan and I own 2 of her CDs, 2 of her autographs (maybe soon to be 3 she's doing a book signing) and an Idina Menzel CD.

[malajay]

cool u're solucky

[jewelchic]

Yeah-it was very special xxxxx

[charmed1115]

i loved watching this =)

[jewelchic]

Thanks-i loved making it for you xxxxxxx

[YourAngelsMessage]

I can't believe how grown up Zoe is getting! :)  She is maturing into a beautiful lady

[jewelchic]

Thanks Lisa-yes-she is a lovely girl xxxxxxx

[Selftime2007]

I dont think that is her orginal hat... Becuz that style is a newer style they used after idina. If you look at other vids and pics you will see.

[jewelchic]

Oh-REALLY!!!!!!!???????? Well it was hers somewhere along the way!!!!!! Like all this expertise!!!! Thanks xxxxxx

[veronicaandtaylor]

How did you get backstage?

[jewelchic]

Because i have been doing backstage things for the Australian cast they knew they could trust me xxxxxx

[veronicaandtaylor]

that's soo cool :D your so lucky you met marcie, i wanted to see her soo bad, and meet her.

[Jamiekennywicked]

i think you'd be a brilliant glinda or elphaba megan!

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! Shame i can't sing!!!!!!! xxxxxxx

[iloveelphaba17]

my dream is to try on that hat. How did u guys get to go backstage like that

[jewelchic]

Arranged it prior as i have been doing videos with the Aussie cast xxxxxxxx

[bekgirl55]

so sososososo jelous!!!!!!! twice is not enugh!!!!!

[jewelchic]

Definitely NOT!!! LOL xxxxxxx

[bekgirl55]

ah thank you so mutch im the biggest wicked freak ... im from victoria i saw it twice bout to see it three times! this is so inturesting

[jewelchic]

Thanks Bek!!! I have seen it 7 times now!!! xxxxxxx

[WickedLover008]

wow that's awesome! I've only seen it four. This past weekend i went to NYC and won the lotto and got front row seats! it was simply amazing. I was talking to Boq at the stage door after and he said that if you wear a costume they take you backstage to take a pic with the cast. I'm soo wearing a costume next time!

[MissMadeline]

wow you are so amazingly lucky, megan! what an experience. have you got the wicked grimerrie? it's such a good book for all the inside info on wicked and how the musical came together! xxx

[jewelchic]

Yes!!! I love the Grimmerie and Zoe got a special program in NYC showing all the different Wicked's in all the countries-very cool!!! The Japanese one is funny! xxxxxx

[d3fyinggr4vity]

I met this Tony guy in NY. O___O

This video scares me. It's a small world. :P

[jewelchic]

Isn't Tony a lovely guy??? xxxxxx

[sarahpinkstar89]

jewelchic i just want to thank you for all of your fabulous videos on wicked! its so great to see backstage of wicked, interviews with the cast and stuff - you are so lucky!! im so obsesed with wicked and your videos feed my addiction lol! keep up the great work, i'll be watching! :)

[jewelchic]

Oh-that is SO nice and EXACTLY why i make the videos. I figure not everyone gets to see all that stuff and it's nice to see the stars as themselves and not on TV formal interviews!!! I really appreciate your comment xxxxxxxxx

[iheartwicked91]

sry an other comment from me.... um what did the hat feel like? was there a whire in it for the brim? and was idina's name in the hat?

[jewelchic]

It was stiff and made especially for her head...i think her name was in the hat, but not sure-i may be getting mixed up because Kristen's name was on her microphone.......

[iheartwicked91]

i woul have ran away with the hat hahah no jk

[jewelchic]

Haha-didn't think of that!!! x

[iheartwicked91]

you have no idea how lucky you are! its not fair. when i went to the tour the Hat was in Nessa's wardrobe. and i couldnt even get a picture of it cuz the flash bounced back off the glass. i was so upset =[ but interestng fact, that Idina hat was her 1st one that got run over by the set. thats why its frayed and has a small hole on the top. =] i found someone who knew idina and idina's friend was backstage when it happened...... oh and btw

[jewelchic]

No no-i absolutely do realise how lucky i was -it was AMAZING!!! What a fun story about the hat!!! x

[livingwithintention]

Oh Megan, that was fabulous, seeing a fraction of what goes into a production liked Wicked. I am always awed by the imagination and talent that artists have. It was delightful to get a wee glimpse behind the scenes.

Thank you and thanks to Zoe, as well.

Much Love,

- Sue

p.s. I hope Wicked comes back to Toronto so that I can see it.

[jewelchic]

Thanks Sue-we were so lucky to get to do that!!! xxxxx

[YNBAfreak]

When was this, please?

[jewelchic]

It was the Saturday matinee after Xmas...where you there??? 2008 xxx

[YNBAfreak]

Wow! I was! I saw youuu!! I remember looking up and seeing people up there, as Anthony Galde walked past us to see who he was waving at.. but you can't see us on the video as were like, under the balcony bit.

And, I wasn't listening in on the conversation, but I remember hearing the Australian accent while were were queuing [sp?] by the Ozdust Boutique, and heard a mention of backstage in Australia.. so I'm taking it that was you too?

Awesome!! My sister remembers you too!

[jewelchic]

YES!!! That was us-you should check out my page and go to the Wicked playlist i have done!!! How funny!!! xxxxxxx

[MusicalOne09]

What an awesome video!!! You are so lucky you got to hold Kristin's wand and put on Idina's hat!!! :)

[jewelchic]

It was very exciting!!! xxxxxxx

[rlevisee72]

cool video!!!

[jewelchic]

Thanks xxxxxxx

[NobodyInAllofOZ1]

OMG YOU ARE SOOO LUCKY I WANNA TRY ON THAT HAT SOO MUCH!! lol..I would hav started running out with the hat...haha great video

[jewelchic]

Ooooh-i didn't think of that...LOL!!! Hey i see you have seen Shrek...is it good??? I nearly went when i was in NYC xxx

[NobodyInAllofOZ1]

actually I havent seen Sherk yet...the audio is from the musical's website I think it from the soundtrack or something like that but I heard it was really good from word of mouth but it looks good and im so excited im seeing wicked again in may for my 4th time!...how is the aussie cast? they sound great

[IRBM]

omg what I would give to were that hat!

[jewelchic]

I know-it was fun xxxxxx

[sherryfracheymusic]

I think you may need to be on stage...you are such a thesbian..... ; > )

[jewelchic]

Nah- unfortunately i can't act to save myself... can only be me!!! xxx

[andrewamor]

cool!!

[jewelchic]

Thanks xxxxxx

[PrincePeterofPomona]

Thanks for taking us with you on the Wicked Emerald Curtain Tour! It was fascinating! And ,btw, on New Year's Eve I saw a Smiley Face in the sky, too. Except this Smiley Face was winking! Happy New Year!xxxxxxx!

[jewelchic]

Oh-how great!!! Hope you took a photo xxxxxx