Red Shoes Blues - Marianne Benedict (Wicked Witch Understudy) - The Wizard of Oz

PLEASE NOTE: NO negative comments or comparisons to Hannah Waddingham. Thanks.
The PHENOMENAL and lovely Marianne Benedict understudying the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" in London, 2011. Marianne is known for previously understudying the role of Killer Queen in "We Will Rock You" and I have also uploaded some of her KQ audios to YouTube.

PLEASE NOTE: No copyright infringement intended. And this video has no involvement with the actors featured.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Marianne Benedict
• Killer Queen
• Hannah Waddingham
• Wizard of Oz
• Andrew Lloyd Webber
• understudy
• We Will Rock You

[WickedlyBlonde16]

is this for trade? :)

[TimeToBlowYourMind]

@WickedlyBlonde16 Sorry, I don't have the full show, just this clip. x

[emilylime2006]

I think it's unfair to expect people to not compare the performances - it's human nature. My comparison is simply an observation, which is that Hannahs witch was an older, huskier and evil-sounding one. Mariannes witch is younger sounding, but more bitchy and fed up with Dorothy. Both different, yet excellent renditions of the song. It can't be easy taking over from the actress who originated the role, but M has such a powerful voice and has made the role her own - cant wait to see her in it!!

[TimeToBlowYourMind]

@emilylime2006 I think its unfair to disrespect my wishes. I agree that it is human nature to compare, but I am requesting specifically for people NOT to compare. I'm putting this on for people to appreciate Marianne's talent and NOT compare it to another's talent. The simple fact is you don't have to comment.

I agree 100% with your opinions on both, and in fairness this is one of Marianne's first performances... she is very different now, I hope to add a more recent performance soon. Thanks :)

[densl92]

I was lucky enough to see her as the Wicked Witch and she was AMAZING, would have loved to see Hannah but she definitely sounded as good, incredible voice.

[TimeToBlowYourMind]

@densl92 Aw thank you for the comment! Marianne will be taking over Hannah as Wicked Witch full time in September! :)

[LaneCormier]

Her voice is too sweet, but great singer anyway.

[EntertainmentAddams]

She dosent sound that evil but her voice is great :)

[ollyolly97]

saw her 11th feb 2012, wow she was fantastic

[Elphiesgreenfriend]

6:35 "To DIE" Sounds like Christina Aguilera

[MegaWicked89]

Is Dorothy Danielle or Sophie in this clip?

[IhadAlive]

She's awesome!!

[thetwofreaks1]

@BeccaLovesWicked Ruchel Spurell

[gemzn]

Saw her last night, and she was sensational :)

[gannonbrothers]

you can now change the title to offical wicked witch now