Disclaimer: I went OFF in this video, so I beg your indulgence as I let my OCPD loose and get really nitpicky about "Wicked." Join me as I unravel the twists, turns, and tangles of the stage production and the new movie adaptation. From dissecting Glinda’s bubble logistics to questioning what becomes of the Wizard's hot air balloon, no detail escapes my scrutiny.

Here are some timestamps so you can skip through the madness.

Timestamps:
00:00 Disclaimer & Introduction
00:19 Comparing the Movie & Stage Show
00:48 Pacing: Why is Act 1 2.5 hours long?
01:24 Stage Show: Bored? No. Confused? Yes.
01:55 Glinda’s Bubble: Magic or Engineering?
02:46 Wizard’s “Science” vs. Magic Debate
03:48 The Book vs. the Musical: Appreciating the Adaptation
04:15 Wicked and The Great Gatsby Tangent
05:22 Set, Costume Design & Visual Brilliance
05:56 Casting: Grande vs. Chenoweth
07:48 Was I Bored? The Emerald City Scene
08:10 - Cameos
08:50 Casting: Erivo, Yeoh, Blum
09:39 Plot Point Contrivance
11:21 My Take on “Defying Gravity” Changes
12:56 So many questions
13:17 Favorite Song: Why “Popular” Wins
14:33 Shorthand Storytelling & Cultural Touchstones
15:23 My Issue with Defying Gravity
17:04 Hot Air Balloon Confusion
18:09 Final Thoughts & Recommendation

Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Do you agree with my critiques, or am I way off? Let’s discuss! 💬

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