The Wizard and I is a pivotal moment
of realisation and transformation.
It's the turning point where Elphaba begins
to believe her life can truly change,
and she embraces her powers.
In this song, she's ascending.
We wanted to start her at the very lowest point on the Rock of Shiz.
It's the moment where she starts to have hope.
And every time she dreams a new thing,
she gets higher and higher.
She goes from this platform up the stairs
to an overhang looking out over Shiz,
this place that is colourful and reflective.
She's finally free.
She can
see the possibilities ahead and then she reaches the end of Shiz,
but doesn't
defy gravity...
yet.