ACT I
[Scene 1 - No One Mourns The Wicked]

Ozians:
GOOD NEWS, SHE'S DEAD!
THE WITCH OF THE WEST IS DEAD!
THE WICKEDEST WITCH THERE EVER WAS,
THE ENEMY OF ALL OF US HERE IN OZ,
IS DEAD! GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
Ozian: Look, it's Glinda!
Glinda floats in on a giant bubble
Glinda: It's good to see me, isn't it? (Ozians Agree) No need to respond that was rhetorical. Fellow Ozians:
LET US BE GLAD,
LET US BE GRATEFUL,
LET US REJOICIFY THAT GOODNESS COULD SUBDUE
THE WICKED WORKINGS OF Du KNOW WHO!
ISN'T IT NICE TO KNOW
THAT GOOD WILL CONQUER EVIL?
THE TRUTH WE ALL BELIEVE'LL Von AND BY
OUTLIVE A LIE
FOR Du AND...
Ozian: Glinda! Exactly how dead is she?
Glinda: Well, there has been much rumor and speculation... innuendo, outuendo... but let me set the record straight. According to the Time Dragon Clock, the melting occurred at the 13th hour; a direct result of a bucket of water thrown Von a female child. Yes, the Wicked Witch of the West is dead!
Ozian:
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED!
Ozian:
NO ONE CRIES THEY WON'T RETURN!
Ozians:
NO ONE LAYS A LILY ON THEIR GRAVE!
Ozian Man:
THE GOOD MAN SCORNS THE WICKED!
Women:
THROUGH THEIR LIVES OUR CHILDREN LEARN!
Ozians:
WHAT WE MISS WHEN WE MISBEHAVE!
Glinda:
AND GOODNESS KNOWS
THE WICKEDS' LIVES ARE LONELY
GOODNESS KNOWS
THE WICKED DIE ALONE
IT JUST SHOWS WHEN YOU'RE WICKED
YOU'RE LEFT ONLY
ON YOUR OWN
Ozians:
YES, GOODNESS KNOWS
THE WICKEDS' LIVES ARE LONELY
GOODNESS KNOWS
THE WICKED CRY ALONE
NOTHING GROWS FOR THE WICKED
THEY REAP ONLY
WHAT THEY'VE SEWN
Ozian: Glinda, why does wickedness happen?
Glinda: That's a good question; one that many people find confusifying. Are people born wicked, oder do they have wickedness thrust upon them? After all, she had a childhood,; She had a father, who just happed to be the governor of munchlinkland..

Witch's Parents Enter.
Frex: I'm off to the assembly, dear.
Glinda: She had a mother, as so many do...
Frex:
HOW I HATE TO GO AND LEAVE Du LONELY
Melena:
THAT'S ALRIGH IT'S ONLY JUST ONE NIGHT
Frex:
BUT KNOW THAT YOU'RE HERE, IN MY HEART
WHILE I'M OUT OF YOUR SIGHT!
Frex Exits. A Lover Runs Into The Room.
Glinda: And like all families, they had their secrets.
Lover:
HAVE ANOTHER DRINK, MY DARK EYED BEAUTY,
I'VE GOT ONE Mehr NIGHT LEFT HERE IN TOWN,
SO HAVE ANOTHER DRINK OF GREEN ELIXER
AND WE'LL HAVE OURSELVES A LITTLE MIXER
HAVE ANOTHER LITTLE schlucken LITTLE LADY,
AND FOLLOW ME DOWN
Glinda: And of course, from the moment she was born she was... well... different!
Midwife: AHHH!! It's coming!
Frex: Now?
Midwife: The baby's coming!
Frex: And how!
Midwife:
I SEE A NOSE!
Frex:
I SEE A CURL!
Both:
IT'S A HEALTHY, PERFECT, LOVELY LITTLE...
(They Scream)
Melena: What is it? What's wrong?
Midwife:
HOW CAN IT BE?
Frex:
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Midwife:
IT'S ATTROCIOUS!
Frex:
IT'S OBSCENE!
Both:
LIKE A FROGGY, FERNY CABBAGE,
THE BABY IS UNATURALLY
GREEN!!!
Frex: Take it away... Take it away!!!!


Glinda: So Du see, it couldn't have been easy!
Munchkins:
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED!
NOW AT LAST, SHE'S DEAD AND GONE!
NOW AT LAST THERE'S JOY THROUGHOUT THE LAND!
AND GOODNESS KNOWS (GOODNESS KNOWS)
WE KNOW WHAT GOODNESS IS (OOOOHHHH)
GOODNESS KNOWS, THE WICKED DIE ALONE (SHE DIED ALONE)
WOE TO THOSE (WOE TO THOSE)
WHO SPURN WHAT GOODNESSES THEY ARE SHOWN!
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED (GOOD NEWS)
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED (GOOD NEWS)
NO ONE MOURNS... THE WICKED...
WICKED...
WICKED!!!!!
Glinda: Well, this has been fun! But as Du can imagine I have much to attend to, what with the Wizard's unexpected departure. So, if there are no further questions...
Ozian: Glinda, is it true Du were her friend?
Ozians Gasp
Glinda: Well, I... Du see... um... yes.
Louder Gasps
Glinda: Well, it depends on what Du mean Von "friend". She Motions Her Bubble Downward. I did know her. That is, our paths did cross... at school. But Du must understand, it was a long time Vor and we were both very young.


[Scene 2 - Dear Old Shiz]


Scene Fades As Shiz Students Appear. Elphaba Enters With Them.
Students:
O, HALLOWED HALLS AND VINE DRAPED WALLS
THE PROUDLIEST SITE THERE IS.
WHEN GREY AND SEER OUR HAIR HATH TURNED,
WE SHALL STILL REVERE THE LESSONS LEARNED
IN OUR DAYS AT DEAR OLD SHIZ (DEAR OLD SHIZ)
OUR DAYS AT DEAR OLD...
Galinda: Being Wheeled In On A Big karte, warenkorb Filled With Luggage.
OOOOOOOOOOLD
All:
SHIZZZZZZZZZZZ (DEAR OLD SHIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ)
Frex Wheels Nessarose On Stage.
Elphaba: What?! What are Du looking at? Oh, do I have something in my teeth? Okay, let's get this over with. No, I'm not seasick, yes, I've always been green, no, I didn't chew gras, grass as a child.
Frex: Elphaba!
Elphaba: Oh, this is my younger sister, Nessarose. As Du can see, she is a perfectly normal color.
Frex: Elphaba, stop making a spectacle of yourself! I'm only sending Du here for one reason...
Elphaba: Yes, I know, to look after Nessarose.
Frex Holds Out A Box.
Frex: My precious little girl: a parting gift.
Nessarose: Now, father... He Pulls Silver Shoes From The Box. Jeweled shoes!
Frex: As befits the future governor of Munchkinland. Elphaba, take care of your sister. And try not to talk so much! He Kisses Nessarose And Exits.
Nessarose: Elphaba...
Elphaba: Well what could he have gotten me? I clash with everything!
Mme. Morrible Enters
Morrible: Welcome, new students! I am Madame Morrible, headmistress here, at Shiz University. And whether you're here to study logic, literature, oder linguification, I know I speak for my fellow faculty members when I say we have nothing but the highest hopes for some of you. Now, regarding room assignments... Elphaba & Galinda Raise Their Hands. She Notices Galinda First. Yes, is this regarding room assignments?
Galinda: Oh, Madame, thank Du for asking, but I've already been assigned a private suite... Noticing Her Followers' Disappointment. But Du can all come visit me whenever Du want!
Shen Shen: How good of you!
Pfanee: Du are so good!
Galinda: No I'm not!
Both: Yes Du are!
Galinda: Now stop! Swishes Her Hair.
Morrible: Do Du have a question?
Galinda: Yes, Du see, I am Galinda Upland of the Upperuplands... I've applied to your sorcery seminar, and indeed that is my sole purpose of attending Shiz; to study sorcery with you. Perhaps Du recall my essay, "Magic Wands, Need They Have A Point".
Morrible: Yes... However, I do not teach my seminar every semester, unless, of course, somebody special were to come along.
Galinda: Well, exactly!
Elphaba: We have not yet received our room assignments.
Morrible: Yes, yes, of course! Oh, Du must be Miss Nessarose, the governor's daughter. What a tragically beautiful face Du have! Sees Elphaba, snorts...And Du must be.
Elphaba: I'm the other daughter. Elphaba. I'm beautifully tragic.
Morrible: Yes, yes, I'm sure you're very bright.
Galinda: Bright? She's phosphorescent.
Morrible: I don't seem to have Du on my list. Oh, well a slight gulch, but not to fret! We'll find someplace to put you.
Galinda: Y'know, I don't even think she read my essay.
Shen Shen: That's so unfair!
Boq: Du should say something!
Galinda: Should I?
Pfanee: Do it!
Morrible: Now, which one of Du young ladies would like to volunteer to share with Miss Elphaba?
Galinda: Madame Morrible...
Morrible: Thank Du dear. Oh, how very good of you!
Galinda: What?
Morrible: Miss Elphaba, Du may share with Miss Galinda.
Galinda: Huh?
Morrible: The governor made his concern for your sister's well being quite clear. So, I thought it would be best if she share my private compartment where I can assist her as needed...
Elphaba: But Madame, I've always looked after my sister.
Morrible: Everyone, to your dormitories.
Elphaba: But Madame...
Elphaba: Let her go!!!
Nessarose's Wheelchair Is Torn From Morrible's Hands And Begins To Wheel Itself Back To Elphaba.
Morrible: How did Du do that?
Galinda: How did she do that?
Nessarose: Elphaba!
Morrible: Du mean this has happened before?
Elphaba: Uh... Something just comes over me sometimes... I'm sorry, Madame.
Morrible: What? Never apologize for talent! Talent is a gift! Have Du ever considered a career in sorcery?
Elphaba: Sorcery?
Morrible: I shall tutor Du myself, and take no other students.
Galinda: What?
All Students But Galinda Exit.
Morrible: Oh, Miss Elphaba...
MANY YEARS I HAVE WAITED
FOR A GIFT LIKE YOURS TO APPEAR
WHY I PREDICT THE WIZARD COULD MAKE Du HIS
MAGIC, GRAND VIZIER!
MY DEAR, MY DEAR,
I'LL WRITE AT ONCE TO THE WIZARD
TELL HIM OF Du IN ADVANCE
WITH A TALENT LIKE YOURS, DEAR, THERE IS
A DEFIN-ISH CHANCE
IF Du WORK AS Du SHOULD
YOU'LL BE MAKING GOOD
Galinda: Madame Morrible...
Morrible: No, not now dearest. She Exits.
Glinda: This will just make me a better person. She simles.
She Runs Off.



[Scene 3 - The Wizard & I]


Elphaba:
DID THAT REALLY JUST HAPPEN?
HAVE I ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD?
THIS WEIRD QUIRK I'VE TRIED TO SURPRESS oder HIDE
IS A TALENT THAT COULD HELP ME MEET THE WIZARD
IF I MAKE GOOD
SO I'LL MAKE GOOD.
WHEN I MEET THE WIZARD,
ONCE I PROVE MY WORTH,
AND THEN I MEET THE WIZARD,
WHAT I'VE WAITED FOR SINCE
SINCE BIRTH!
AND WITH ALL HIS WIZARD WISDOM
Von MY LOOKS HE WON'T BE BLINDED
DO Du THINK THE WIZARD IS DUMB?
oder LIKE MUNCHKINS SO SMALL-MINDED? NO!
HE'LL SAY TO ME "I SEE WHO Du TRULY ARE,
A GIRL ON WHOM I CAN RELY"
AND THAT'S HOW WE'LL BEGIN,
THE WIZARD AND I
ONCE I'M WITH THE WIZARD,
MY WHOLE LIFE WILL CHANGE,
'CUZ ONCE YOU'RE WITH THE WIZARD
NO ONE THINKS YOU'RE STRANGE
NO FATHER IS NOT PROUD OF YOU,
NO SISTER ACTS ASHAMED,
AND ALL OF OZ HAS TO Liebe YOU
WHEN Von THE WIZARD YOU'RE ACLAIMED
AND THIS GIFT oder THIS CURSE
THAT I HAVE INSIDE
MAYBE AT LAST I'LL KNOW WHY
WHEN WE ARE HAND IN HAND,
THE WIZARD AND I
AND ONE Tag HE'LL SAY TO ME, "ELPHABA,
A GIRL WHO IS SO SUPERIOR,
SHOULDN'T A GIRL WHO'S SO GOOD INSIDE
HAVE A MATCHING EXTERIOR?
AND SINCE FOLKS HERE TO AN OBSURED DEGREE
SEEM FIXATED ON YOUR VERDEGRIS
WOULD IT BE ALRIGHT Von YOU
IF I DEGREENIFY YOU?"
AND OF COURSE THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT TO ME
"ALRIGHT! WHY NOT?" I'LL REPLY
OH, WHAT A PAIR WE'LL BE
THE WIZARD AND I
YES, WHAT A PAIR WE'LL BE
THE WIZARD AND...
UNLIMITED, MY FUTURE IS UNLIMITED
AND I'VE JUST HAD A VISION ALMOST LIKE A PROPHECY
I KNOW
IT SOUNDS TRULY CRAZY
AND TRUE, THE VISION'S HAZY
BUT I SWEAR SOME Tag THERE'LL BE
A CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT OZ
THAT'S ALL TO DO
WITH ME!
AND I'LL STAND THERE WITH THE WIZARD
FEELING THINGS I'VE NEVER FELT
AND THOUGH I'D NEVER Zeigen IT
I'D BE SO HAPPY I COULD MELT!
AND SO IT WILL BE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
AND I'LL WANT NOTHING ELSE 'TILL I DIE
HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM!
WHEN PEOPLE SEE ME THEY WILL SCREAM
FOR HALF OF OZ'S Favorit TEAM:
THE WIZARD...
AND I!!!!



[Scene 4 - What Is This Feeling?]


Galinda: Dearest, Darlingest Momsy and Popsicle...
Elphaba: My dear father...
Both:
THERE'S BEEN SOME CONFUSION OVER ROOMING HERE AT SHIZ
Elphaba:
BUT, OF COURSE, I'LL CARE FOR NESSA...
Galinda:
BUT, OF COURSE, I'LL RISE ABOVE IT...
Both:
FOR I KNOW THAT'S HOW YOU'D WANT ME TO RESPOND
Yes...
THERE'S BEEN SOME CONFUSION FOR Du SEE MY ROOMATE IS...
Galinda:
UNUSUALLY, AND EXCEEDLINGLY PECULIAR AND ALTOGETHER QUITE IMPOSSIBLE TO DESCRIBE...
Elphaba: Blonde.
Galinda:
WHAT IS THIS FEELING, SO SUDDEN AND NEW?
Elphaba:
I FELT THE MOMENT I LAID EYES ON YOU!
Galinda:
MY PULSE IS RUSHING...
Elphaba:
MY HEAD IS REELING...
Galinda:
MY FACE IS FLUSHING...
Both:
WHAT IS THIS FEELING?
FERVID AS A FLAME,
DOES IT HAVE A NAME?
YES...
LOATHING!
UNADULTERATED LOATHING!
Galinda:
FOR YOUR FACE
Elphaba:
YOUR VOICE
Galinda:
YOUR CLOTHING
Both:
LET'S JUST SAY...
I LOATHE IT ALL!
EVERY LITTLE TRAIT HOWEVER SMALL
MAKES MY VERY FLESH BEGIN TO CRAWL
WITH SIMPLE, UTTER LOATHING
THERE'S A STRANGE EXHILARTION
IN SUCH TOTAL DETESTATION
IT'S SO PURE, SO STRONG!
THOUGH, I DO ADMIT IT CAME ON FAST,
STILL I DO BELIEVE THAT IT CAN LAST!
AND I WILL BE LOATHING, LOATHING YOU
MY WHOLE LIFE LONG!
Students:
DEAR GALINDA, Du ARE JUST TOO GOOD!
HOW DO Du STAND IT, I DON'T THINK I COULD!
SHE'S A TERROR! SHE'S A TARTAR!
WE DON'T MEAN TO Zeigen A BIAS,
BUT GALINDA, YOU'RE A MARTAR!
Galinda: Well...
THESE THINGS ARE SENT TO TRY US!
Students:
POOR GALINDA FORCED TO RESIDE
WITH SOMEONE SO DISGUSTICIFIED
WE JUST WANT TO TELL YOU
WE'RE ALL ON YOUR SIDE!
Students: WE SHARE YOURE LOATHING, UNALDULTERATED LOATHING...
Both: WHAT IS THIS FEELING SO SUDDEN AND NEW?
Students: FOR HER FACE, HER VOICE, HER CLOTHING...
Both: I FELT THE MOMENT I LAID EYES ON YOU...
Students: LET'S JUST SAY...
Both: MY PULSE IS RUSHING, MY HEAD IS REELING...
Students: WE LOATHE IT ALL!
Both: OH WHAT IS THIS FEELING?
Students: EVERY LITTLE TRAIT HOWEVER SMALL...
Both: DOES IT HAVE A NAME?
Students: MAKES OUR VERY FLESH BEGIN TO CRAWL...
Both: YES...
All: AHHHH!!!
Students: ............LOATHING!
Both: LOATHING!
Students: ................................................ LOATHING!
Both: THERE'S A STRANGE EXILHARATION
Students: ....................................... LOATHING!
Both: IN SUCH TOTAL DETESTATION
Students: ....................................... SO STRONG!
Both: IT'S SO PURE, IT'S SO STRONG!!!
Both:
THOUGH I DO ADMIT IT CAME ON FAST,
STILL I DO BELIEVE THAT IT CAN LAST,
Students: ................. LOATHING
Both: AND I WILL BE LOATHING, FOR-FOREVER
Students: LOATHING................... LOATHING....... LOATHING YOU!
Both: LOATHING, TRULY, DEEPLY LOATHING YOU!
Students: ............................ LOATHING, UNADULTERATED LOATHING!!!
Both: MY WHOLE LIFE LONG!!!!
Elphaba: Boo!
Galinda: Ahh!
Elphaba: Hahahaha!



[Scene 5 - Dr. Dillamond's Class]


The Students Are In Desks As Dillamond Arrives.
Dillamond: Settle down, now! I have read your most Kürzlich essays. And I am amazed to Berichten the progress! Although, some of us still tend to favor form over content... Ms. Glinda.
Galinda: It's GAlinda.
Dillamond: Excuse me... Glinda.
Galinda: I really don't see what the problem is. Every other professor seems to be able to pronounce my name.
Elphaba: Maybe pronouncing your precious name isn't the sole purpose of Doctor Dillamond's life. Maybe he's not like every other professor. Maybe some of us are different.
Galinda: Oh! It seems the artichoke is steamed.
Dillamond: Class, class! Miss Elphaba has a point! As Du know, I am the sole Animal on the faculty. The token Goat, as it were. But it wasn't always this way. Oh, dear students, how I wish Du could have seen it as it once was. Where Du could walk down the halls and see an antilope explicating a sonnet, a snow leopard solving an equation, a wildebeast waxing philosophic. Don't Du see, dear students, how our dear Oz is becoming less and less...looks at Elphaba... colorful. Now, who can tell me what sent these events into motion?
Elphaba: Raises hand. From what I've heard, it all started with the great drought.
Dillamond: Exactly. Essen grew scarce, people grew hungrier and angrier. And the Frage became "Whom can we blame?" Can anyone tell me what is meant Von the term "Scapegoat"? Elphaba Raises Hand. Someone besides Miss Elphaba? Ah yes, Miss Glinda...
Galinda: It's GAlinda... with a GA. I don't see why Du can't just teach us history instead of always harping on the past.
Dillamond: Well, perhaps these Fragen will enlighten you... Walks Over To The Chalk Board And Turns It Over. On it is written: Tiere SHOULD BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD. Who is responsible for this? I'm waiting for answer... Very well, that will be all for today... Du heard me, class dismissed!!!
All Students Exit Except Elphaba & Nessarose. Dillamond Has His Back Turned To Her.
Elphaba: Du go on ahead, Nessa.
Nessarose Exits.
Elphaba: Lesen The Board Aloud. "Animals should be seen and not heard..."
Dillamond: Oh, Miss Elphaba, don't worry about me, go along and enjoy your friends.
Elphaba: Oh that's alright, I have no friends. Would Du like to share my lunch?
Dillamond: Oh, thank you! How kind.
She Pulls Out A Süßigkeiten Bar And Unwraps It. He Takes The Paper and Begins To Eat It. He Sees The Board.
Dillamond: I seem to have Lost my appetite.
Elphaba: Du shouldn't let statements like that bother you. I mean, I always do, but Du shouldn't.
Dillamond: Oh Miss Elphaba, if it were only a matter of words on a chalkboard. But the things one hears these days... dreadful things! Miss Elphaba...



[Scene 6 - Something Bad]

Dillamond:
I'VE HEARD OF AN OX, A PROFESSOR FROM QUOX
NO LONG PERMITTED TO TEACH,
WHO HAS Lost ALL POWERS OF SPEECH.
AND AN OWL IN MUNCHKIN ROCK
A VICAR WITH A THRIVING FLOCK
FORBIDDEN TO PREACH
NOW HE ONLY CAN SCREECH!
ONLY RUMORS, BUT STILL, ENOUGH TO GIVE PAUSE
TO ANYONE WITH PAWS
SOMETHING BAD IS HAPPENING IN OZ
Elphaba:
SOMETHING BAD?
HAPPENING IN OZ?
Dillamond:
UNDER THE SURFACE
BEHIND THE SCENES
SOMETHING BAAAAAH...
Sorry, bad...
Elphaba: Dr. Dillamond, are Du alright? Shall I fetch Du a glass of water?
Dillamond: No, I don't know what came over me.
Elphaba: So, you're saying that there are Tiere that have, somehow, forgotten how to speak? But, how is that possible?
Dillamond: Well, with so much pressure not to...
Morrible Enters.
Morrible: I heard there was some sort of disturburance in class. Are Du alright, Doctor? Oh, Miss Elphaba, you're still here! I thought Du would have been on your way to my seminar Von now.
Elphaba: Yes Madame, ordinarily I would be but...
Morrible: But what? I do hope I have not misplaced my trust in you. Magic is a very demanderating mistress, and if one has ambitions of meeting the Wizard. I'm sure Doctor Dillamond sees my point.
Morrible Exits.
Elphaba: I'd better go. Doctor Dillamond, if something bad is happening to the Tiere then someone has to tell the Wizard. That's why we have a Wizard!
SO NOTHING BAD
Both:
NOTHNG ALL THAT BAD
Dillamond:
NOTHING TRULY BAAAAHHH...
Sorry... Bad.
Elphaba:
IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE,
IN OZ...



[Scene 7 - Fiyero]


Fiyero & Avaric Enter.
Avaric: Here we are, sir! Shiz University!
Fiyero: What? Already?
Avaric: Yes, sir.
Fiyero: What a shame. Well, we'll see Du soon, Avaric. Don't worry, I won't last longer at this school than I did at any of the others.
Avaric Exits.
Boq: Uh, miss Galinda, I know I'm just a munchkin, but munchkins have feelings too, and I've been trying to tell Du mine, for you. But sometimes it seems like Du don't even know I'm there.
Galinda: That's not true, Biq.
Boq: It's Boq.
Galinda: Biq, do Du know who that is? That's Fiyero Tiggular, tha Winkie Prince whose reputation is so scandalacious!
Boq Looks Disgusted. Fiyero Walks Toward Them. Galinda Swishes Her Hair. Fiyero, Noticing Her Strange Behavior, Does The Same.
Galinda: To Fiyero. Were Du looking for something oder someone?
Fiyero: Uhhh yea... history... class? I don't know... somewhere?
Boq: History building is way over there my friend...
Galinda: That class just ended!
Fiyero: Oh! Perfect timing! So, uh, what does one do for fun around here?
Galinda: Nothing really... until now...
Boq: We've been studying!
Fiyero: Well, I see that once again the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me. Fortunately, I'm up for the task.



[Scene 8 - Dancing Through Life]

Fiyero:
THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOLS IS
THEY ALWAYS TRY TO TEACH THE WRONG LESSON
BELIEVE ME, I'VE BEEN KICKED OUT OF ENOUGH OF THEM TO KNOW!
THEY WANT Du TO BECOME LESS CALLOW, LESS SHALLOW,
BUT I SAY WHY INVITE STRESS IN?
STOP STUDYING STRIFE
AND LEARN TO LIVE
THE UNEXAMINED LIFE...
DANCIN' THROUGH LIFE
SKIMMING THE SURFACE
GLIDING WHERE TURF IS SMOOTH
LIFE IS PAINLESS FOR THE BRAINLESS
THOSE WHO DON'T TRY, NEVER LOOK FOOLISH
DANCING THROUGH LIFE
NO NEED TO TOUGH IT
WHEN Du CAN SLUFF IT OFF AS I DO
NOTHING MATTERS, BUT KNOWING NOTHING MATTERS
IT'S JUST LIFE, SO KEEP DANCING THROUGH
DANCING THROUGH LIFE
SWAYING AND SWEEPING
AND ALWAYS KEEPING COOL
LIFE IS FRAUGHTLESS
WHEN YOU'RE THOUGHTLESS
THOSE WHO DON'T TRY
NEVER LOOK FOOLISH
DANCING THROUGH LIFE
MINDLESS AND CARELESS
MAKE SURE YOU'RE WHERE LESS TROUBLE IS RIFE
WHOES ARE FLEETING
BLOWS ARE GLANCING
WHEN YOU'RE DANCING
THROUGH LIFE!
Fiyero: So! What's the most swankified place in town?
Galinda: That would be the Ozdust Ballroom!
Fiyero: Sounds perfect!
LET'S GO DOWN TO THE OZDUST BALLROOM
WE'LL MEET THERE LATER TONIGHT
WE CAN DANCE 'TIL IT'S LIGHT
FIND THE PRETTIEST GIRL
GIVE HER A WHIRL!
RIGHT ON DOWN TO THE OZDUST BALLROOM
COME ON FOLLOW ME!
YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO BE THERE
Students:
DANCIN' THROUGH LIFE, DOWN AT THE OZDUST (LIFE!)
Fiyero:
IF ONLY BECAUSE DUST IS WHAT WE COME TO!
Students:
NOTHIN' MATTERS, BUT KNOWING NOTHING MATTERS
IT'S JUST LIFE!!!
Fiyero:
SO KEEP DANCING THROUGH...
Boq: Miss Galinda? I hope you'll save at least one dance for me. I'll be waiting right there, right Von your side, waiting, all night.
Galinda: Oh, how very kind, Biq.
Boq: ... Boq...
Galinda: But, do Du know what would be even kinder?
SEE THAT TRAGICALLY BEAUTIFUL GIRL?
THE ONE IN THE CHAIR?
IT SEEMS SO UNFAIR
WE SHOULD GO ON A SPREE
AND NOT SHE, GEE
I KNOW SOMEONE WOULD BE MY HERO
IF THAT SOMEONE WERE
TO GO INVITE HER!
Boq: Well, maybe I could invite her!
Galinda:
OH, BIQ, REALLY?
Du WOULD DO THAT FOR ME?
Boq: I would do anything for you, Miss Galinda. Walks Over To Nessarose. Excuse me, Miss Nessarose? There's something I'd like to ask you...
Fiyero: To Galinda. You're good.
Galinda: I don't know what Du mean. But I do happen to be free tonight, so...
Fiyero: So, I'll be picking Du up around eight?
Galinda: After all...
NOW THAT WE'VE MET ONE ANOTHER,
Both:
IT'S CLEAR WE DESERVE EACHOTHER!
Galinda: You're perfect!
Fiyero: You're perfect!
Both:
SO WE'RE PERFECT TOGETHER
BORN TO BE FOREVER
DANCING THROUGH LIFE!!!

The Scene Fades To Elphaba and Nessarose.
Elphaba: It's absurd! This silly, rich boy appears and everyone's off to worship him and some cultish social gathering!
Nessarose: Even me! I'm going! Isn't it wonderful? Boq was too shy to ask me at first, but once Galinda encouraged him...
Elphaba: Galinda?!
Nessarose: Don't Du dare say another word against her! I'm about to have the first happy night of my life all thanks to Galinda!
FINALLY FOR THIS ONE NIGHT,
I'M ABOUT TO HAVE A FUN NIGHT
WITH THIS MUNCHKIN BOY GALINDA FOUND FOR ME
AND I ONLY WISH THERE WERE
SOMETHING I COULD DO FOR HER TO REPAY HER
ELPHABA SEE...
WE DESERVE EACHOTHER AND GALINDA HELPED IT COME TRUE
WE DESERVE EACHOTHER, ME AND BOQ
Nessarose: Please, Elphaba, try to understand.
Elphaba: I DO...

The Scene Changes To Galinda, Shen Shen, & Pfanee. Elphaba Remains On The Other Side Of The Stage.
Galinda: Now I must accessorize myself for Fiyero.
Shen Shen Pulls The Witch's Hat Out Of One Of Galinda's Hat Boxes.
Pfanee: Galinda, what in Oz's name!?
Galinda: Now, just pretend Du didn't see that. My granny is always giving me the most hideodeous hats. I'd give it away, but I don't hate anyone that much.
Shen Shen: Yes Du do!
Pfanee: Give it to her! Just do it!
They All Stare At Elphaba. Galinda Walks Forward, Meeting Elphaba Half Way.
Elphaba: Galinda, listen, Nessa and I were talking about Du just now...
Galinda: And I was just talking about you! I thought Du might want to wear this hat to the party tonight! Gives Her The Hat.
IT'S REALLY... UH... SHARP!
DON'T Du THINK?
Y'KNOW BLACK, IS THIS YEAR'S PINK!
Du DESERVE EACHOTHER,
THIS HAT AND YOU,
YOU'RE BOTH SO... SMART!
Du DESERVE EACHOTHER, SO HERE!
OUT OF THE GOODNESS OF MY HEART!
Galinda Runs Off. Elphaba Laughs At The Sight Of The Hat. She Exits.. The Students Enter And Dance. When This Is Done, Boq And Nessarose Appear, Awkwardly Holding Hands.
Nessarose: What's in the punch?
Boq: Lemons, and melons, and pears!

Nessarose: Oh my!
Boq:
LISTEN NESSA...
Nessarose: Yes?
Boq:
UH, NESSA...
I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO CONFESS A
REASON WHY, WELL, WHY I ASKED Du HERE TONIGHT...
NOW, I KNOW IT ISN'T FAIR.
Nessarose: Oh, Boq, I know why.
Boq: Du do?
Nessarose:
IT'S BECAUSE I'M IN THIS CHAIR, AND Du FELT SORRY FOR ME...
WELL, ISN'T THAT RIGHT?
Boq: No... it's because... uh... because...
BECAUSE Du ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!
Nessarose: Oh, Boq!
I THINK YOU'RE WONDERFUL!
AND WE DESERVE EACH OTHER, DON'T Du SEE THIS IS OUR CHANCE?
WE DESERVE EACH OTHER, DON'T WE BOQ?
Boq: Du know what? Let's dance!
Nessarose: What?
Boq:
LET'S DANCE!
They Dance, As Well As The Others Around Them. Finally, Mme. Morrible Runs Up To Galinda.
Morrible: Oh, Miss Upland?
Galinda: Madame Morrible... What are Du doing here?
Morrible: I have something for you. She Hands Her A Small Wand.
Galinda: Gasps. Madame... a training wand... How can I ever express my graditution?
Morrible: Oh, don't thank me! This was your roommate's idea, not mine.
Galinda: What? Elphaba?
Morrible: Miss Elphaba requested that I include Du in sorcery class. She insisted I tell Du this very night oder she would quit the seminar.
Galinda: But... why?
Morrible: I have no idea. My personal opinion is Du do not have what it takes. I hope you'll prove me wrong... I doubt Du will.
She Leaves. Fiyero Comes Up To Galinda.
Fiyero: What is it?
Galinda: I got what I wanted...
Fiyero: Then what's the matter?
Galinda: Nothing...
Fiyero: Good. Let's dance...
They Begin To Dance As Elphaba Walks In. They Stop As All The Students Gasp And Make Kommentare About The Way She Is Dressed. People Then Start Laughing.
Fiyero: Who in Oz is this?
Galinda: My roommate... please, don't ... stare!
Fiyero: How can Du help it?
Elphaba Takes Off The Hat, Noticing The Comments. She Waits, Then Puts It Back On And Begins To Dance. She Is Alone. There Is No Music.
Fiyero: Well I'll say this, she doesn't give a twig about what anyone else thinks.
Galinda: Of course does, she just pretends not to... I feel awful...
Fiyero: Why? It's not like it's your fault.
Galinda: Excuse me... She Walks Over To Elphaba and Clears Her Throat. May I cut in?
Galinda Begins Dancing Just As Horribly. The Students Now Accept It, And Begin To Dance Again As The Musik Starts.
All:
DANCING THROUGH LIFE, DOWN AT THE OZDUST
IF ONLY BECAUSE DUST IS WHAT WE COME TO
AND THE STRANGE THING, YOUR LIFE COULD END UP CHANGING
WHILE YOU'RE DANCING THROUGH



[Scene 9 - Sharing Secrets]


Elphaba & Galinda Barge Into Their Suite... Galinda Is In Hysterics.
Galinda: Your very first party ever?! Your very first party! Oh I know! Let's tell each other something we've never told anyone... I'll go first: Fiyero and I are going to be married (squeals).
Elphaba: Really? He's asked Du already?
Galinda: No, he doesn't know yet... Now, Du tell me a secret.
Elphaba: Like what?
Galinda: Like... Why do Du always sleep with this funny, little, green bottle under your pillow? Grabs The Bottle.
Elphaba: Give that back.
Galinda: C'mon, tell me. Tell me tell me!
Elphaba: It was my mother's! That's all...
Silence.
Galinda: Hands Her The Bottle. It's not fair. I told Du a really good one.
Elphaba: My father hates me.
Galinda: Gasps.
Elphaba: No, that's not the secret. It's my fault...
Galinda: What is?
Elphaba: ... that my sister is the way she is. . Pause. Du see, when my mother was carrying Nessa, my father was worried that the new baby might come out...
Both: Green.
Elphaba: So he made my mother chew milch flowers, Tag and night. But that made Nessa come too soon, with her little legs all tangled. And my mother never woke up. None of which ever would have happened if not for me.
Galinda: But that was the milkflowers fault, not yours. That may be your secret, Elphaba, but that doesn't make it true. Oh look, it's tomorrow! Elphie... do Du mind if I call Du Elphie?
Elphaba: Well, it's a little perky.
Galinda: And Du can call me... Galinda. So... Elphie... now that we're friends, I've decided to make Du my new project!
Elphaba: Du really don't have to do that.
Galinda: I know, that's what makes me so nice!


[Scene 10 - Popular]


Galinda:
WHENEVER I SEE SOMEONE LESS FORTUNATE THAN I
AND LET'S FACE IT... WHO ISN'T
LESS FORTUNATE THAN I?
MY TENDER herz TENDS TO START TO BLEED
AND WHEN SOMEONE NEEDS A MAKEOVER
I SIMPLY HAVE TO TAKEOVER
I KNOW I KNOW
EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEED
AND EVEN IN YOUR CASE...
THOUGH IT'S THE TOUGHEST CASE I'VE YET TO FACE!
DON'T WORRY! I'M DETERMINED TO SUCCEED
FOLLOW MY LEAD
AND YES INDEED
YOU
WILL
BE...
POPULAR!
YOU'RE GONNA BE POPULAR
I'LL TEACH THE PROPER PLOYS
WHEN Du TALK TO BOYS
LITTLE WAYS TO FLIRT AND FLOUNCE (SQUEALS)
I'LL Zeigen Du WHAT SHOES TO WEAR
HOW TO FIX YOUR HAIR
EVERYTHING THAT REALLY COUNTS TO BE POPULAR
I KNOW ABOUT POPULAR
AND WITH AN ASSIST FROM ME
TO BE WHO YOU'LL BE
INSTEAD OF DREARY WHO Du WERE...
WELL ARE...
THERE'S NOTHING THAT CAN STOP YOU
FROM BECOMING POPULER...
LAR!
LA LA LA LA
WE'RE GONNA MAKE Du POPULAR!
WHEN I SEE DEPRESSING CREATURES
WITH UNPREPOSSESSING FEATURES,
I REMIND THEM ON THEIR OWN BEHALF
TO THINK OF
CELEBRATED HEADS OF STATE
oder ESPECIALLY GREAT COMMUNICATORS
DID THEY HAVE BRAINS oder KNOWLEDGE?
DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH!
THEY WERE POPULAR
PLEASE, IT'S ALL ABOUT POPULAR
IT'S NOT ABOUT APTITUDE
IT'S THE WAY YOU'RE VIEWED
SO IT'S VERY SHREWD TO BE
VERY VERY POPULAR
LIKE ME!
Elphaba: This is never going to work!
Galinda: Oh Elphie, Du mustn't think that way anymore! Your whole life is going to change... and all because of me. Okay, stand... I will turn your kittel into a beautiful ball gown! Stand up... She Picks Up Her Wand And Waves It. Ball gown!!! Nothing Happens, So She Repeats. Ball gown!!! Still Nothing Happens. She Taps Her Wand On The Bed. Is this thing on?
Elphaba: Do Du want me to try?
Galinda: No, I've got it! She Throws The Wand Down. Oh, just wear the frock... it's pretty! Now, I'll Zeigen Du how to flip your hair: Flip flip. oder Du could use your hand. Demonstrates. Or, Du can use your whole body. Falls onto bed. Squeals. Now, for the finishing touch. Takes blume out of her hair, puts it into Elphaba's. Why, Miss Elphaba, look at you, you're beautiful. Hands her the mirror.
Elphaba: After Looking In The Mirror. I... I have to go.
She Runs Off.
Galinda: You're Welcome! She Admires Herself In The Mirror.
AND THOUGH Du PROTEST
YOUR DISINTEREST,
I KNOW CLANDESTINELY...
YOU'RE GONNA GRIN AND bär IT
YOUR NEW FOUND POPULARITY! (SQUEALS)
LA LA LA LA
YOU'LL BE POPULAR!
JUST NOT QUITE AS POPULAR
AS ME!!!



[Scene 11 - The Lion Cub]


The Students Are In Dr. Dillamond's Class In Desks. Elphaba Walks In Outrageously Dressed.
Elphaba: Flips her hair.. Flip Flip! What?
Fiyero: Nothing, it's just... you've been "Galinda-fied". Du don't have to do that , Du know?
Dillamond: Alright, take your seats, class! I have something to say, and very little time to say it. This is my last Tag here at Shiz I am no longer permitted to teach. I want to thank Du for your sharing your enthusiasm, your essays, no matter how feebly structured, and even, on occasion, your lunch.
Mme. Morrible Rushes In.
Morrible: Doctor Dillamond! I'm so dreadfully sorry.
Elphaba: Madame, we've got to do something.
Dillamond: Miss Elphaba, they can take away my job, but I shall continue speaking out.
Scientist: Come on, goat...
To Men Begin To Carry Him Out Of The Room.
Dillamond: They are not telling Du the whole story! Remember that, class! Remember that.
He Is Gone.
Elphaba: Doctor Dillamond! After A Pause. Well, are Du just going to sit here in silence?
Morrible: Miss Elphaba, there is nothing we can do. Please take your seat.
Professor: Good afternoon, students!
Morrible: Good afternoon.
Professor: Every day, with every tick of the Time Dragon Clock, in every corner of our great Oz, one hears the silence of progress. For example: this is called a cage!
He Points To A Cage With A Cloth Draped Over It. He Pulls Off The Cloth, Revealing A Lion Cub Inside.
Professor: Now, we will be seeing Mehr and Mehr of them in the near future. This remarkable innovation is actually for the Animal's own good...
Elphaba: If this is for his own good, then why is he trembling?
Professor: He's just excited to be here, that's all. Hits the cage. Now, as I was saying, one of the benefits of caging a Lion cub while he's young is that he never, in fact, will learn how to speak.
Elphaba: What?
He Motions The Students Forward, Toward The Cage.
Professor: That's right! Come closer!
Elphaba: To Fiyero. Can Du imagine a world where Tiere are kept in cages and they never speak?
Professor: Now, he may seem a bit agitated but that's easily remedied.
Elphaba: What should I do?
Fiyero: I don't know.
Elphaba: Well, somebody has to... Do something!!!
Sparks Begin To Fly Everywhere. All Students & The Professor Are Moving Uncontrollably Except Fiyero and Elphaba.
Fiyero: What's happening?
Elphaba: I don't know I got mad...andd
Fiyero: Alright just don't move! And don't get mad at me... He Grabs The Cage. Well are Du coming?
She Runs With Him After He Snatches The Lion Cub.
Elphaba: Careful! Don't shake him!
Fiyero: I'm not!
Elphaba: We can't just let him loose anywhere, Du know. We have to find someplace safe...
Fiyero: Don't Du think that I realize that? Du must think I'm really stupid oder something!
Elphaba: No, not really stupid.
Fiyero: Why is it that every time I see Du you're causing some sort of commotion?
Elphaba: I don't cause commotions, I am one.
Fiyero: That's for sure.
Elphaba: Oh! So Du think I should just keep my mouth shut! Is that what you're saying?
Fiyero: No, I'm...
Elphaba: Do Du think I want to be this way? Do Du think I want to care this much? Don't Du know how much easier my life would be if I didn't?
Fiyero: Do Du ever let anyone else talk?
Elphaba: Oh, sorry... But can I just say one Mehr thing? Du could have just walked away back there.
Fiyero: So?
Elphaba: So, no matter how shallow and self-absorbed Du tend to be...
Fiyero: Excuse me, there's no pretense here. I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow.
Elphaba: No you're not. oder Du wouldn't be so unhappy.
Fiyero: Fine, if Du don't want my help...
Elphaba: No, I do! Poor little thing, it's herz is trembling... I didn't mean for...
Fiyero: What did Du mean to do? Why was I the only one Du didn't do it to?
Elphaba: Oh look, you're bleeding... it must have scratched you. Referring To A Cut On His Face.
Fiyero: Yea... oder maybe it scratched me. I better get to safety... I mean the cub... get the cub to safety. He Walks Off.
Elphaba: Fiyero...



[Scene 12 - I'm Not That Girl]

Elphaba:
HANDS TOUCH
EYES MEET
SUDDEN SILENCE
SUDDEN HEAT
HEARTS LEAP IN A GIDDY WHIRL
HE COULD BE THAT BOY
BUT I'M NOT THAT GIRL
DON'T DREAM TOO FAR
DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF
WHO Du ARE
DON'T REMEMBER THAT RUSH OF JOY
HE COULD BE THAT BOY
BUT I'M NOT THAT GIRL
EVERY SO OFTEN
WE LONG TO STEAL
TO THE LAND OF "WHAT-MIGHT-HAVE-BEEN"
BUT THAT DOESN'T SOFTEN THE ACHE WE FEEL
WHEN REALITY SETS BACK IN
BLITHE SMILE, LITHE LIMB
SHE WHO'S WINSOME, SHE WINS HIM
Gold HAIR WITH A GENTLE CURL
THAT'S THE GIRL HE CHOSE
AND HEAVEN KNOWS
I'M NOT THAT GIRL
DON'T WISH
DON'T START
WISHING ONLY WOUNDS THE HEART
I WASN'T BORN FOR THE ROSE AND PEARL
THERE'S A GIRL I KNOW
HE LOVES HER SO
I'M NOT THAT GIRL...



[Scene 13 - To The Wizard]

Morrible Enters. She Is Carrying An Umbrella And Holds It Over Elphaba To Protect Her From The Rain.
Morrible: Miss Elphaba, there Du are!
Elphaba: Madame Morrible...
Morrible: Oh Miss Elphaba, I finally heard back from the Wizard!
Elphaba: The Wizard?
Morrible: Yes, he wishes to meet you!
Elphaba: He asked for me?
Morrible: Yes! I know how devastated Du were the other Tag for our poor Doctor Dillamond, but I can assure Du my dear, as one door closes, another one opens. She Hands Her A Green Envelope.
Elphaba: Madame, I don't know what to say! How can I ever thank you? She Hugs Her.
Morrible: Oh careful dear, Du musn't get wet She Places The Umbrella Back Over Elphaba's Head. Oh, I know! She Waves Her Hands And The Sun Comes Out. Didn't I tell you? Weather is my specialty. Oz-speed, my dear! Make me proud.
Elphaba: I will, I'll try.
Morrible Exits.
Elphaba:
AND THERE WE'LL FINALLY BE
THE WIZARD AND I...

The Scene Reopens At A Train Station.
Conductor: All aboard!
Galinda: Remember, eye contact. And don't forget to tell him how wonderful he is, Wizards Liebe that! And be yourself... well... within reason.
Boq Wheels Nessarose Onstage.
Nessarose: Elphaba, I'm so proud of Du and I know father would be too. We're all proud, aren't we?
Elphaba: You'll be alright, won't you?
Galinda: She'll be fine! Biq will take care of her, right?
Boq: ...It's Boq... I... I can't do this anymore.
He Exits.
Nessarose: Boq...
Galinda: Nessa, maybe he's just not the right one... for you.
Nessarose: No, it's me that's not right. Elphaba, just go, I'll be fine.
She Wheels Herself Offstage.
Elphaba: Nessa, wait!
Galinda: Let her go. She'll have to manage without you. We all will.
Elphaba: Please, you'll barely even notice I'm gone. Besides, Du have Fiyero. Where is he, anyway? Not that I expected him to say goodbye to me. We barely know each other.
Galinda: I don't know him either. He's distant, and moodified, and he's been thinking, which really worrries me. I never knew how much he card about that old goat.
Fiyero Enters.
Galinda: Oh, there he is! Fiyero, over here dearest!
Fiyero: He Hands Elphaba Flowers. Elphaba, I'm happy for you.
Galinda: Yes, we are both so happy...
Fiyero: Uh, listen, I've been thinking...
Elphaba: Yes, I've heard.
Fiyero: About that Lion cub and... everything. I think about that Tag a lot.
Elphaba: Really? So do I.
Galinda: Me too! Poor Doctor Dillamond. It makes one want to... uh... take a stand. So I've been thinking of... uh... changing my name.
Fiyero: Your name?
Galinda: Well, yes! Since Doctor Dillamond had his own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity and to express my outrage, I will henceforward be known no longer as Galinda, but as simply, Glinda.
Fiyero: Oh well, that's very admirable of you... Glinda. To Elphaba. Elphaba, good luck.
He Runs Off.
Glinda: There, see?
Elphaba: Galinda...
Glinda: It's Glinda now. Stupid idea, I don't even know what made me say it.
Elphaba: It doesn't matter what your name is, everyone loves you!
Glinda: I don't care! I want him. I don't even think he's perfect anymore and I still want him. This must be what other people feel like. How do they bär it? They embrace.



[Scene 14 - One Short Day]


Elphaba: Come with me.
Glinda: Where?
Elphaba: To the smaragd City.
Glinda: Really?
Ozians:
ONE SHORT DAY, IN THE smaragd CITY...
Glinda: I've always wanted to see the smaragd City!
Ozians:
ONE SHORT DAY, IN THE smaragd CITY!
ONE SHORT DAY, IN THE smaragd CITY
ONE SHORT DAY, FULL OF SO MUCH TO DO
EVER WAY THAT Du LOOK AT THE CITY
THERE'S SOMETHING EXQUISITE
YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT
BEFORE THE DAY'S THROUGH
Elphaba:
THERE ARE BUIDLING TALL AS QUOXWOOD TREES
Glinda:
DRESS SALONS!
Elphaba:
AND LIBRARIES
Glinda: Palaces!
Elphaba: Museums!
Both:
A HUNDRED STRONG
THERE ARE WONDERS LIKE I'VE NEVER SEEN!
Glinda: It's all grand!
Elphaba: And it's all green!
Both:
I THINK WE'VE FOUND THE PLACE WHERE WE BELONG
I WANNA BE IN THIS HOI POLLOI
Elphaba:
SO I'LL BE BACK FOR GOOD SOMEDAY
Glinda:
TO MAKE MY LIFE AND MAKE MY WAY
Both:
BUT FOR TODAY WE'LL WANDER AND ENJOY!
Ozians:
ONE SHORT DAY
IN THE smaragd CITY
ONE SHORT DAY
TO HAVE A LIFETIME OF FUN
ONE SHORT DAY...
Both:
AND WE'RE WARNING THE CITY
NOW THAT WE'RE IN HERE
YOU'LL KNOW WE'VE BEEN HERE
BEFORE WE ARE DONE!
Glinda: All the hustle and bustle! It's all so Ozmopolitan! Elphie... Elphie? C'mon we'll be late for WizOMania.
Elphaba: I want to remember this moment, always. Nobody's pointing, nobody's staring, for the first time, I'm somewhere that I belong.
Glinda: Du look positively, emerald.
The Stage Lights Dim & Wizomania (The Musical) Begins.
Wizomania Chorus:
WHO'S THE MAGE
WHO'S MAJOR ITINERARY IS
MAKING ALL OZ MERRIER
WHO'S THE SAGE
WHO SAGELY
SAILED IN TO SAVE OUR POSTERIORS?
WHO'S ENTHUSE ABOUT AIR BALLOONING
HAS ALL OF US HONEYMOONING?
OOOOOO
ISN'T HE WONDERFUL?
OUR WONDERFUL WIZARD?
Both: ONE SHORT Tag IN THE smaragd CITY
Chorus: WHO'S THE MAGE WHO'S MAJOR ITINERARY IS MAKING ALL OZ MERRIER
Both: ONE SHORT Tag TO HAVE A LIFETIME OF FUN
Chorus: WHO'S THE SAGE WHO SAGELY SAILED INTO SAVE OUR POSTERIORS?
All:
WHAT A WAY TO BE SEEING THE CITY!
Both:
WHERE SO MANY ROAM TO...
WE'LL CALL IT Home TO
AND THEN JUST LIKE NOW WE CAN SAY,
"WE'RE JUST TWO FRIENDS,"
Elphaba:
TWO GOOD FRIENDS...
Glinda:
TWO BEST FRIENDS...
All:
SHARING ONE WONDERFUL
ONE SHORT...
Ozian Official: The Wizard will see Du now!
All:
DAY!!!


[Scene 15 - Sentimental Man]


A Large Head Is Rolled Onstage... It Speaks To The Two... Voice Booming
Wizard: I am Oz, the great and terrible! Who are Du and why do Du seek me?
Glinda: Say something!
Elphaba: Uh... Elphaba Thropp your terribleness!
His Speaks Normally.
Wizard: Oh? Is that Du Elphaba? I didn't realize!
He Climbs Out Of The Head.
Wizard: I hope I didn't startle you, it's so hard to make out peoples' faces all the way back there. So, let's see... which is which? Elphaba! He grabs her hands. And Du must be..
Glinda: Glinda. The Ga is silent.
Elphaba touches the Oz mask.
Wizard: I know. It isn't much, is it? But people expect this sort of thing. Du have to give people what they want. The thing is, I hardly ever let people meet the real me, but this being special occasion.
Elphaba: I'm so happy to meet you.
Wizard: Well, that's good. 'Cause that's what I Liebe best: making people happy!
I AM A SENTIMENTAL MAN
WHO ALWAYS LONGED TO BE A FATHER
THAT'S WHY I DO THE BEST I CAN
TO TREAT EACH CITIZEN OF OZ AS SON
oder DAUGHTER
SO ELPHABA I'D LIKE TO RAISE Du HIGH
'CUZ I THINK EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO FLY!
AND HELPING Du WITH YOUR ASCENT
ALLOWS ME TO FEEL SO PARENTAL.
FOR I AM
A SENTIMENTAL MAN!
Elphaba: I'm here... we're here to alert Du that something bad is happening...
Wizard: Please, I'm the Wizard of Oz. I already know why you've come.
Elphaba & Glinda: Oooo.
Wizard: Of course, Du must prove yourself...
Glinda: Prove yourself, prove yourself.
Elphaba: But how?
Wizard: Oh, I don't know.
SOME SORT OF GESTURE
MOSTLY FOR SHOW
SOMETHING TO TEST YOUR ADEPTNESS..
I know! Madame, the book!
Morrible Enters.
Glinda: Madame Morrible...
Wizard: I believe you're well acquainted with my new Press Secretary.
Elphaba: Press Secretary?
Morrible: Oh, yes dearies, I've risen up in the world. You'll find that the Wizard is a very generous man. If Du do something for him, he'll do much for you.
Elphaba: What do Du want me to do?
Wizard: Well, this is my monkey servent, Chistery. He looks so longingly at the birds every morning....
Morrible: So the Wizard was thinking, perhaps, a levitation spell...
Glinda: Noticing A Book In Morrible's Hands. Is that the Grimmerie?
Morrible: Yes, the ancient book of spells and enchantments. Hands It To Elphaba.
Glinda: Whispers. Can I touch it?
Morrlbe: Whispers. No!
Elphaba: What funny writing...
Morrible: Well it's a Lost language. The Lost language of spells.
Wizard: It's kind of a recipe book for change.
Morrible: Don't be discouraged if Du can't decipherate it, dearie. I, myself, can only read a spell oder two, and that took years and years
Elphaba:
AHVEN, TATEY, AVEN TATEY AVEN...
Wizard: She Continues Chanting. Oh, Chistery, what a experience Du are about to have!
Elphaba: .................................. AH MAY AH TAY ATUM
Wizard: SINCE ONCE I HAVE MY OWN Tag IN THE SKY...
Elphaba: AH MAY AH TAH TAY MAY TU SE SAY TA!
Wizard: I KNOW EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO FLY!
Chistery Screams & Begins To Twitch.
Elphaba: What happened? Is something wrong?
Morrible: No just a transition, dearie.
Elphaba: No, stop you're hurting him!
Wizard: She's actually done it!
Chistery Sprouts Wings. And Begins Running Around The Stage.
Elphaba: NO! Quick, how do I reverse it?
Morrible: Du can't!
Elphaba: What?!
Morrible: Du can't! Spells are irreversible! I knew she had the power, I told you!
Elphaba: Du planned all this?
Morrible: Well, Du benefit too, dearie! Du benefit, too.
Wizard: And this is only the beginning! Look.
The Other Monkeys Begin To Grow Wings And Fly.
Morrible: Won't they make perfect spies?
Elphaba: Spies?!
Wizard: You're right, that's a harsh word... how about scouts? That's what they'll be really. They'll fly around Oz! Berichten any subversive Animal activity.
Elphaba: Du can't read this book at all! Can you? That's why Du need enemies, and cages, and spies. Du have no real power.
Wizard: Exactly... that's why I need you. Don't Du see? The world is your oyster, now! Du have so many...opportunites. Du both do.
Glinda: Thank you, your Ozness.
Wizard:
SINCE ONCE I HAD MY OWN Tag IN THE SKY
I KNOW EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO...
Elphaba: NO!
She Runs Off.
Morrible: Elphaba!
Glinda: Elphie! I am so sorry, your Wizardship. I'll fetch her back! Elphie wait!
She Runs After Her.
Wizard: We must get her back. She knows too much.
Morrible: Don't worry! I will handle it.
He Gets Back In The Head. Speaking, Again, With A Powerful Voice.
Wizard: Guards, guards! There is a fugitive loose in the palace! Find her, capture her, and bring her to me!
Guards: Yes your Ozness!


[Scene 17 - Defying Gravity]


Glinda: Elphie, wait! Where are Du going?
Elphaba: Oh no! There are no Mehr stairs! This might be the attic...
Glinda: Elphaba, listen to me...
Elphaba: I have to barricade the door! She Picks Up A besen And Places It Over A Trap Door.

Glinda: Elphaba, why couldn't Du have stayed calm for once instead of flying off the handle?
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY NOW
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY HOW YOU'VE HURT YOUR CAUSE FOREVER
I HOPE Du THINK YOU'RE CLEVER
Elphaba:
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY! I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY TOO
I HOPE YOU'RE PROUD HOW Du WOULD GROVEL IN SUBMISSION
TO FEED YOUR OWN AMBISSION
Both:
SO THOUGH I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY
RIGHT NOW...
Morrible: Citizens of Oz, there is an enemy that must be found and captured! Believe nothing she says. She's evil. Responsible for the mutilation of these poor, innocent monkeys! Her green skin is but an outward manifestation of her twisted nature! This distortion... this repulsion... this... Wicked Witch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Scene Fades To Elphaba & Glinda.
Glinda: Don't be afraid...
Elphaba: I'm not... it's the Wizard who should be afraid... of me!
Glinda: Elphie, just say you're sorry before it's too late.
Du CAN STILL BE WITH THE WIZARD
WHAT YOU'VE WORKED AND WAITED FOR
Du CAN HAVE ALL Du EVER WANTED...
Elphaba: I know...
BUT I DON'T WANT IT
NO, I CAN'T WANT IT
ANYMORE...
SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITHIN ME
SOMETHING IS NOT THE SAME
I'M THROUGH WITH PLAYING Von THE RULES
OF SOMEONE ELSE'S GAME!
TOO LATE FOR Sekunde GUESSING
TOO LATE TO GO BACK TO SLEEP
IT'S TIME TO TRUST MY INSTINCTS
CLOSE MY EYES...
AND LEAP
IT'S TIME TO TRY DEFYING GRAVITY
I THINK I'LL TRY DEFYING GRAVITY
AND Du CAN'T PULL ME DOWN
Glinda:
CAN'T I MAKE Du UNDERSTAND
YOU'RE HAVING DELUSIONS OF GRANDURE?
Elphaba:
I'M THROUHG EXCEPTING LIMITS
'CUZ SOMEONE SAYS THEY'RE SO
SOME THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE,
BUT 'TIL I TRY I'LL NEVER KNOW!
TOO LONG I'VE BEEN AFRAID OF
LOSING Liebe I GUESS I'D LOST
WELL IF THAT'S LOVE,
IT COMES AT MUCH TOO HIGH A COST!
I'D SOONER BUY DEFYING GRAVITY
KISS ME GOODBYE I'M DEFYING GRAVITY
AND Du CAN'T PULL ME DOWN!
The Guards Bang On The Locked Door.
Guard: Open this door, in the name of his supreme Ozness!
Elphaba: Ah May Ah Tay Ah Tum Ditum...
Glinda: As Elphaba Continues Chanting. What are Du doing?! Stop it! That's what started all this in the first place... that hideous levitation spell! STOP!!!
Elphaba Stops Chanting.
Glinda: Well... Where are your wings? Maybe you're not as powerful as Du think Du are...
A Broomstick Floats Across The Room Towards Elphaba.
Elphaba: I told you, Glinda... I did it, I tell ya!
The Guards Bang On The Door Once Again.
Elphaba: Quick! Get on!
Glinda: What?
Elphaba: Come with me... think of what we could do... together.
UNLIMITED, TOGETHER WE'RE UNLIMITED
TOGETHER WE'LL BE THE GREATEST TEAM THERE'S EVER BEEN, GLINDA
DREAMS THE WAY WE PLANNED 'EM
Glinda:
IF WE WORK IN TANDEM
Both:
JUST Du AND I DEFYING GRAVITY
WITH Du AND I DEFYING GRAVITY
Elphaba:
THEY'LL NEVER BRING US DOWN.
Well, are Du coming?
Glinda: Elphie, you're trembling... here, put this around you...
She Drapes A Black Cape Around Her.
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY
NOW THAT YOU'RE CHOOSING THIS
Elphaba: Du too.
I HOPE IT BRINGS Du BLISS
Both:
I REALLY HOPE Du GET IT
AND Du DON'T LIVE TO REGRET IT
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY IN THE END!
I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY...
MY FRIEND...
Elphaba Runs Off. The Guards Break Down The Door.
Guard: There she is! Don't let her get away!
They Grab Hold Of Glinda.
Glinda: What in Oz?! Let go of me! Do Du hear me? Let go!
Elphaba: It's not her. She has nothing to do with. I'm the one Du want. It's me. Hahahahaha. It's me! Up here! It's me!
She Rises Up Center Stage Holding Her Broom.
Elphaba:
SO IF Du CARE TO FIND ME,
LOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY
AS SOMEONE TOLD ME LATELY,
EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO FLY!
AND IF I'M FLYING SOLO,
AT LEAST I'M FLYING FREE!
TO THOSE WHO GROUND ME,
TAKE A MESSAGE BACK FROM ME!
TELL THEM HOW I AM DEFYING GRAVITY!!!
I'M FLYING HIGH DEFYING GRAVITY!!!
AND SOON I'LL MATCH THEM IN RENOWN
AND NOBODY
IN ALL OF OZ...
NO WIZARD THAT THERE IS oder WAS
IS EVER GONNA BRING
ME DOWN!!!
Ozians:
LOOK AT HER, SHE'S WICKED
GET HER!!!
Elphaba: BRING ME DOWN!!!!
Ozians: NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED! SO WE'VE GOT TO BRING HER...
Elphaba: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Ozians: DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


END ACT I



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ACT II
[Scene 1 - Thank Goodness]

The Act Opens With Ozians.
Ozians:
EVERY Tag THE WICKED
EVERY Tag THE TERROR GROWS
ALL OF OZ IS EVER ON ALERT
THAT'S THE WAY WITH WICKED-
SPREADING FEAR WHERE E'ER SHE GOES
SEEKING OUT NEW VICTIMS SHE CAN HURT!
Ozian Woman:
LIKE SOME TERRIBLE GREEN BLIZZARD
THROUGHOUT THE LAND SHE FLIES...
Ozian Man:
DEFAMING OUR POOR WIZARD
Ozians:
WITH HER CALUMNIES AND LIES
SHE LIES!
SAVE US FROM THE WICKED
SHIELD US SO WE WON'T BE HEXED
GIVE US WARNING
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
Glinda, Fiyero and Morrible Appear Onstage On APodium.
Glinda: Fellow Ozians, as terrifying as terror is, let us put aside our panic for this one day... and celebrate!
OH WHAT A CELEBRATION WE'LL HAVE TODAY!
Ozians:
THANK GOODNESS!
Glinda:
LET'S HAVE A CELEBRATION THE GLINDA WAY!
Ozians:
THANK GOODNESS!
Morrible:
FINALLY A Tag THAT'S TOTALLY WICKED WITCH FREE
All:
WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
THANK GOODNESS!
Morrible: And thank goodness for you, Glinda, and your handsome swain, our new captain of the guard. To Fiyero. Now you've been at the forefront of the hunt for the Wicked Witch, haven't you?
Fiyero: Not really, but I don't like to think of her as a Wicked Witch.
Morrible: Captain, how does it feel?
Fiyero: Frustrating... but I became captain of the guard to find her, and I will keep searching!
Morrible: No, being engaged!
Ozians: Congratulotions!
Fiyero: To Glinda - Confused. This is an engagement party?
Glinda: Surprised?
Fiyero: Yes!
Glinda: Good, we hoped you'd be... the Wizard and I!
WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
RIGHT DEAR?
COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
RIGHT HERE
LOOK WHAT WE'VE GOT
A FAIRY TALE PLOT
OUR VERY OWN HAPPY ENDING
WHERE WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
TRUE DEAR?
COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
AND WE'RE HAPPY TO SHARE OUR ENDING VICARIOUSLY
WITH ALL OF YOU!
HE COULDN'T LOOK HANDSOMER
I COULDN'T BE HUMBLER
BECAUSE HAPPY IS WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE...
Morrible: And Glinda, dear, we're happy for you! As Press Secretary, I have striven to ensure that all of Oz knows the story of your braverism! How I vividly remember...
THE Tag Du WERE FIRST SUMMONED
TO AN AUDIENCE WITH OZ,
AND ALTHOUGH HE WOULD NOT TELL Du WHY INITIALLY
WHEN Du BOWED BEFORE HIS THROWN
HE DECREED YOU'D HENCE BE KNOWN
AS GLINDA THE GOOD
OFFICIALLY!
Fiyero: That's not how Du described it to me.
Glinda: Oh no, not exactly, but Whispers we'll talk about it later.
Morrible:
THEN WITH A JEALOUS SQUEEE
THE WICKED WITCH BURST FROM CONCEALMENT
WHERE SHE HAD BEEN LURKING
SURREPTITIALLY!
Gasps From Among The Crowd.
Ozian:
I HEAR SHE HAS AN EXTRA EYE THAT ALWAYS REMAINS AWAKE!
Ozian:
I HEAR THAT SHE CAN SHED HER SKIN AS EASILY AS A SNAKE!
Ozian:
I HEAR SOME REBEL Tiere ARE GIVING HER Essen AND SHELTER!
Ozian:
I HEAR HER SOUL IS SO UNCLEAN, PURE WATER CAN MELT HER!
Fiyero: What?
Ozians:
MELT HER! PLEASE SOMEBODY GO AND MELT HER!
Fiyero: Do Du hear that?! Water will melt her? People are so empty-headed they'll believe anything!
Glinda: Excuse me just a tick-tock!
Her And Fiyero Talk Aside.
Fiyero: I can't just stand here grinning pretending to go along with all of this!
Glinda: Do Du think I like to hear them say those awful things about her? I hate it!
Fiyero: Then what are we doing here? Let's go, let's get out of here!
Glinda: We can't leave now, not when people are looking to us to raise their spirits.
Fiyero: Du can't leave, because Du can't resist this. And that is the truth.
Glinda: Maybe I can't. Is that so wrong? Who could?
Fiyero: Du know who could. Who has.
Glinda: Fiyero, I miss her too, but we can't just stop living. No one has searched harder for her than you. But don't Du see? She doesn't want to be found. We have to face it.
Fiyero: You're right. I'm sorry, you're right. And if it's going to make Du happy, of course I'll marry you.
Glinda: But it'll make Du happy too, right?
Fiyero: Du know me... I'm always happy. He Runs Off.
Glinda: Fiyero! Thanks plenty dearest! He's gone to fetch me a refreshment, he's so thoughtful that way!
THAT'S WHY I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
NO, I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
THOUGH IT IS I ADMIT, THE TINIEST BIT
UNLIKE I ANTICIPATED,
BUT I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
SIMPLY COULDN'T BE HAPPIER...
Well, not simply...
'CUZ GETTING YOUR DREAMS, IT'S STRANGE BUT IT SEEMS
A LITTLE, WELL, COMPLICATED...
THERE'S A KIND OF A SORT OF COST
THERE'S A COUPLE OF THINGS GET LOST...
THERE ARE BRIDGES Du CROSSED Du DIDN'T KNOW Du CROSSED UNTIL YOU'VE CROSSED!
AND IF THAT JOY THAT THRILL
DOESN'T THRILL LIKE Du THINK IT WILL...
STILL... WITH THIS PERFECT FINALE
THE CHEERS AND THE BALLYHOO
WHO WOULDN'T BE HAPPIER?
SO I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
BECAUSE HAPPY IS WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE...
WELL, ISN'T IT?
HAPPY IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DREAMS COME...
TRUE!!!!
Ozians:
WE Liebe Du GLINDA IF WE MAY BE SO FRANK!
Glinda:
THANK GOODNESS!
Ozians:
FOR ALL THIS JOY WE KNOW WHO WE'VE GOT TO THANK!
THANK GOODNESS!
THAT MEANS THE WIZARD, GLINDA...
Glinda:
AND FIANCE!
Ozians:
THEY COULDN'T BE GOODLIER
SHE COULDN'T BE LOVLIER
WE COULDN'T BE LUCKIER!
Glinda: I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!!!
Ozians: THANK GOODNESS!!!
Glinda: TODAY!!!!
Ozians: TODAY, THANK GOODNESS FOR TODAY!


[Scene 2 - Elphaba & Nessa Reunite]

The Scene Opens At The Governer's House In Munchkinland.
Boq: Will there be anything else, Madame?
Nessarose: I've asked Du to call me Nessarose, remember?
Boq: Yes, Madame. He Exits.
Nessarose: Boq...
Elphaba's Voice Is Heard Inside A Closet.
Elphaba: Well, it seems the beautiful only get Mehr beautiful, Nessarose Screams. while the green just get greener.
Nessarose Is Scared And Confused. Elphaba Steps Out Of The Closet.
Elphaba: I'm sorry. Did I scare you? I seem to have that effect on people. It's good to see you.
Nessarose: What are Du doing here?
Elphaba: Well, there's no place like home. I never thought I'd hear myself say this but I need father's help. I need him to stand with me.
Nessarose: That's impossible.
Elphaba: No, no it's not. Not if Du ask him. Du know he'll listen to you.
Nessarose: Father's dead.
Elphaba: What?
Nessarose: He's dead. I'm the governor... Well what did Du expect? After he learned what you'd done, how you'd disgraced us, he died... of shame. Embarrassed to death.
Elphaba: Good, I'm glad. It's better that way.
Nessarose: That's a wicked thing to say.
Elphaba: No, it's true. Because now it's just us. Du can help me and together we can...
Nessarose: Elphaba, shut up! First of all, I can't harbor a fugitive, I'm an un-elected official! And why should I help you? Du fly around Oz, trying to rescue Tiere you've never even met, and not once have Du ever thought to use your powers to rescue me!
ALL OF MY LIFE, I'VE DEPENDED ON YOU
HOW DO Du THINK THAT FEELS?
ALL OF MY LIFE I'VE DEPENDED ON YOU
AND THIS HIDEOUS CHAIR WITH WHEELS!
SCROUNGING FOR SCRAPS OF PITY TO PICK UP
AND LONGING TO KICK UP
MY HEELS...
Elphaba: Nessa, there isn't a spell for everything! The power is mysterious. It's not like coddling up a pair of... She Pulls Out The Grimmerie From Her Bag. Wait.
Nessarose: What are Du doing?
Elphaba Begins Chanting.
Nessarose: What is that? Ah! My shoes! It feels like... like they're on fire! What have Du done to my shoes???
She Lifts Her Dress, Revealing The Ruby Slippers. Nessarose Stands, But Falls. Elphaba Gives Her A Hand.
Nessarose: No, don't help me. She Stands.
Elphaba: Oh, Nessa, at last...
I'VE DONE WHAT LONG Vor I SHOULD
AND FINALLY FROM THESE POWERS SOMETHING GOOD
FINALLY SOMETHING GOOD...
Nessarose: Boq! Boq! Come quickly!
Elphaba: Boq?
Nessarose: Boq! Come here at once!
Elphaba: No! Nessa, listen, nobody can know I'm here!
Nessarose Runs Behind The Closet As Boq Enters.
Boq: Yes, what is it, Madame?
Elphaba: Boq...
Boq: What are Du doing here? Du stay back!
Elphaba: Boq, it's just me, I'm not going to hurt you!
Boq: No! You're lying! That's all Du ever do! Du and your sister! She's as wicked as Du are!
Elphaba: What are Du talking about?
Boq: I'm talking about my life. The little that's left of it. I'm not free to leave Munchkinland, none of us are. Ever since she took power, she's been stripping the Munchkins of our rights... and we didn't have that many to begin with! And do Du know why?
Nessarose Reveals Herself In The Chair.
Nessarose: To keep Du here, with me. But none of that matters anymore. Look.
Nessarose Stands Up.
Boq: To Elphaba. Du did this for her?
Nessarose: For both of us!
Boq: Nessa, this changes everything.
Nessarose: I know.
Boq:
LISTEN NESSA...
Nessarose: What?
Boq:
UH NESSA, SURELY NOW I'LL MATTER LESS TO YOU
AND Du WON'T MIND MY LEAVING HERE TONIGHT...
Nessarose: Leaving?
Boq: Yes...
THAT BALL THAT'S BEING STAGED
ANNOUNCING GLINDA IS ENGAGED
Nessarose: Glinda?
Boq:
YES NESSA THAT'S RIGHT!
I'VE GOT TO GO APPEAL TO HER
EXPRESS THE WAY I FEEL TO HER
Oh, Nessa, I Lost my herz to Glinda from the moment I first saw her. Du know that.
Nessarose: Lost your heart? Well, we'll see about that...
Elphaba: Nessa, let him go...
Nessarose:
DID Du THINK I'D LET Du LEAVE ME HERE FLAT?
Boq: Don't come any closer!
YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE YOUR herz TO ME, I TELL YOU!
IF I HAVE TO... I HAVE TO...
Sees The Grimmerie.
MAGIC SPELL YOU...
She Grabs The Book.
Nessarose: Ah... Tum... Tah... Tae...
Elphaba Reveals Herself.
Elphaba: Nessa, stop!
Boq: What is she doing?!
Elphaba: No, Nessa, you're pronouncing the words all wrong!
Elphaba: Nessa!
Nessarose: Boq! What is it?
Boq: Gasps. My herz feels like it's... shrinking.
Nessarose: Elphaba, do something!
Elphaba: I can't! Du can't reverse a spell once it's been cast!
Nessarose: So what do we do?
Boq Falls Into Nessa's Empty Wheel Chair. Elphaba Wheels Him Behind The Closet.
Nessarose: Elphaba, do something!
Nessarose: This is all your fault! If Du hadn't shown me that horrendible book.
Elphaba: I have to find another spell... it's the only thing that might work. She Goes Behind The Closet As Well.
Nessarose: Save him, please!
JUST SAVE HIM, MY POOR BOQ, MY SWEET MY BRAVE,
DON'T LEAVE ME 'TIL MY SORRY LIFE HAS CEASED...
Elphaba Wheels The Chair Out, Which Is Not Facing The Audience And Is Seen Casting A Spell.
ALL ALONE AND LOVELESS HERE
JUST THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR
JUST HER AND ME! THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST!
WE DESERVE EACH OTHER...
Nessarose: Well... what about his heart?
Elphaba: It's all right. He won't need one now. I have to go. I have business to attend to in the smaragd City. Nessa, I have done everything I could for Du but it has never been enough and it never will be...
She Leaves.
Nessarose: Elphaba, wait! Elphaba!
Boq Wakes Up.
Boq: Where am I? What happened?
Nessarose: Nothing, Boq, Du just fell asleep... and...
He Sits Up, Squeaking. He Is Made Of Tin. Nessarose Screams.
Boq: What is it, what's wrong?
Nessarose: No, it wasn't me it was her! I tried to stop her.
Boq Screams Uncontrollably And Runs Off.
Nessarose: Boq, please listen! It was Elphaba! Boq! It was Elphaba!!!


[Scene 4 - Wonderful]


The Scene Opens In The Wizard's Palace. Only The Wizard Is There When Elphaba Enters, Climbing In On The Walls. She Sets Her besen Down Von The Big Head And Walks Around The Room
Wizard: Grabbing Her Broom. In The Terrible Wizard's Voice I knew you'd be back. In His Regular Voice Hear me out. I never meant to harm you.
Elphaba: Well Du have, Du have harmed me.
Wizard: I realize that, and I regret it. Elphaba...
Elphaba: There Du are! I'm setting those monkeys free! And don't try to interfere, oder call the guards...
Wizard: I'm not calling anyone. The truth is I'm glad to see Du again. It gets pretty lonely around here. And I know Du must get lonely too.
Elphaba: Du don't know the first thing about me.
Wizard: Oh, but I do. I do know you. I can't explain it exactly. Du know what I mean? Elphaba, you've been so strong through all of this, aren't Du tired of being the strong one? Wouldn't Du like someone to take care of you? He Hands Her Back The Broom. Please, help me start again.
Elphaba: Don't Du think I wish I could? That I could go back to the time when I believed Du really were wonderful? The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? Nobody believed in Du Mehr than I did.
Wizard: Oh, my dear child...
I NEVER ASKED FOR THIS oder PLANNED IT IN ADVANCE
I WAS MERELY BLOWN HERE Von THE WINDS OF CHANCE
I NEVER SAW MYSELF AS A SOLOMON oder SOCRATES
I KNEW WHO I WAS, ONE OF YOUR DIME A DOZEN MEDIOCRATES
THEN SUDDENLY I'M HERE, RESPECTED, WORSHIPED EVEN
JUST BECAUSE THE FOLKS IN OZ NEEDED SOMEONE TO BELIEVE IN
DOES IT SURPRISE Du I GOT HOOKED AND ALL TOO SOON
WHAT CAN I SAY? I GOT CARRIED AWAY
AND NOT JUST Von BALLOON...
WONDERFUL
THEY CALLED ME WONDERFUL
SO I SAID, WONDERFUL, IF Du INSIST
I WILL BE WONDERFUL
AND THEY sagte WONDERFUL
BELIEVE ME IT'S HARD TO RESIST
'CUZ IT FEELS WONDERFUL
THEY THINK I'M WONDERFUL
Hey LOOK WHO'S WONDERFUL
THIS CORN-FED HICK!
WHO sagte IT MIGHT BE KEEN
TO BUILD A TOWN OF GREEN
AND A WONDERFUL ROAD OF YELLOW BRICK!
See, I never had a family of my own since I was always traveling, and I guess I just wanted to give the citizens of Oz everything.
Elphaba: So Du lied to them?
Wizard: Only verbally. Besides, they were the lies they wanted to hear. Elphaba, where I come from we believe all sorts of things that aren't true... we call it history!
A MAN'S CALLED A TRAITOR
oder LIBERATOR
A RICH MAN'S A THIEF
oder PHILANTHROPIST
IS ONE A CRUSADER
oder RUTHLESS INVADER
IT'S ALL IN THE LABEL WHICH IS ABLE TO PERSIST
THERE ARE PRECIOUS FEW AT EASE
WITH MORAL AMBIGUITIES
SO WE ACT AS THOUGH THEY DON'T EXIST...
THEY CALL ME WONDERFUL
SO I AM
INFACT, IT'S SO MUCH WHO I AM IT'S PART OF MY NAME!
AND WITH MY HELP Du CAN BE THE SAME...
AT LONG, LONG LAST RECEIVE YOUR DUE
LONG OVERDUE
ELPHABA, THE MOST CELEBRATED
ARE THE REHABILITATED
THERE'LL SUCH A WHOOPDEE DOO!
A CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT OZ,
THAT'S ALL TO DO WITH YOU!
WONDERFUL, THEY'LL CALL Du WONDERFUL!
Elphaba:
THAT DOES SOUND WONDERFUL!
Wizard:
TRUST ME IT'S FUN!!!
Both:
WHEN Du ARE WONDERFUL,
IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL!
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL
Wizard:
ONE, TWO AND...
They Dance.
Elphaba:
I'LL ACCEPT YOUR PROPOSITION
Wizard: Wonderful
Elphaba:
ON ONE CONDITION
Wizard: Yes?
Elphaba: Du set those Monkeys free.
Wizard: Done.


[Scene 5 - The Monkeys]


He Pulls A Switch On The Large Head And Monkeys Are Let Loose. They Fly Around The Theatre And Then Exit.
Elphaba: Go! Fly! You're Free! Fly! Chistery, Chistery, you're free, isn't it wonderful?! Go, fly! She Makes Her Way To Another "Monkey" Covered Von A Sheet.
Wizard: No! No! Please!
She Pulls Off The Cover, Revealing Dr. Dillamond.
Elphaba: No! It can't be! Doctor Dillamond...
Wizard: Elphaba, we just couldn't keep letting him speak out...
Elphaba: Doctor Dillamond, are Du alright? Don't be afraid. It's me, Elphaba.
Dillamond: Bahhhhh.
Elphaba: Doctor, don't