Kerry Ellis - Defying Gravity

Wicked on Broadway
Glinda - Kendra Kassebaum
Elphaba - Kerry

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[MattManOhYeah]

Clearly Idina isnt the only elphaba considering there have been atleast 200 other elphabas over the entire world. Yes she opened the Broadway Production and the West end but thats pretty much it. Stephanie J Block was involved in Wicked long before Idina was. Kerry and Eden were the original Standbys and over the years performed fiercer and most of the time better performances than Idina, Just because someone originated a role doesnt make them the best, thats just stupid.

[red99balloons]

Kerry was so much better on the West End than she was on Broadway because in NY they made her put on that stupid American accent >.<

West End and English accents ftw!!

[michelleputri1]

kendra is not the best glinda for me i think suzie is

[ioanmartin666]

OK, yes idina was pretty good, but i still don't think that her vocals are the best I've heard. On the other hand Kerry Ellis has a rare talent and her voice stands out a mile, especially on the big notes. the diction and articulation of her voice is also perfect. Kerry #ThebestElphaba

[SpringStormSkies]

Idina was definitely the truest to character since the role was created specifically for her based on her vocal range. That's what "originating" means. Yes there have been a great many of other Elphaba's who may or may not have had better voices, but I don't think anyone will ever be better at "acting" the part. Idina has always been an amazing actress.

[razmataz13drums]

hah listen guys its not really about who can sing better. theyre all amazing otherwise they wouldnt have gotten the role. i guess its all about personal preference. i personally love the tone of Kerr's voice it has this husky honey like quality, but others prefer the way say Idina Menzel sang it

[razmataz13drums]

@SivD1 haha thats the video mate

[subwayeatfresh45]

@red99balloons Ya know, being an American myself! I think she should have kept her English accent! I have no problem with in fact I love that there is a British Elphaba! Probably one of the only mistakes Broadway made besides putting Hasselhoff in Jekyll and Hyde was making her do an Ameriacn accent! Both not right!

[tonicat2]

umm she sounds like shes singing through her nose =/ more research....

[SivD1]

Lip syncing problems much

[dontcallmecrazy2]

I think Kerry Ellis is more relaxed when she sings, compared to all the other Elphabas..

[MrCatraphract]

@MattManOhYeah In very few cases I would disagree with you. Wait.. only one case. Colm Wilkinson as Valjean. The only time I will ever think someone who originated the role will probably be the best at it. :D