"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 14: "Defying Gravity" with special guest Michael Kushner

THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Michael Kushner! The hosts discuss the iconic music behind "Defying Gravity," Michael's first memories listening to this track on the cast recording, backstory on Glinda's role in this scene, and so much more. <br/>Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!<br/><br/>Show Notes:Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchDefying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz<br/>from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan MenkenWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. LairdWicked: The Grimmerie by David CoteWicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg CallYvevationMichael KushnerInstagram: <br/>@downtheyellowbrickpod<br/>#DownTheYBP<br/>Tara: @taratagtickles<br/>EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net<br/><br/>Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader