A composite image of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked
The songs in the first Wicked movie are all phenomenal but not quite created equal. Of course, each of these came from the first act of the Broadway musical, which was written for Elphaba and Galinda's stories by legend Steven Schwartz. These songs have been beloved for over 20 years, ever since the show debuted in 2003. Now, musical numbers like"No One Mourns the Wicked,""One Short Day," and"Defying Gravity" have been adapted to the screen to glorious effect.
10 “A Sentimental Man” Performed by Jeff Goldblum The Wizard's"A Sentimental Man" is another song that is often left out during conversations about the wonderful songs of Wicked. It's been a running joke that this song would be the moment audiences could take a bathroom break during the stage show's first act without missing anything too important. Of course, this has a lot to do with the despicable character of the Wizard himself—not the quality of the song.
✕ Remove Ads 8 "No One Mourns The Wicked" Performed by Ariana Grande "No One Mourns the Wicked" is the very first song of Wicked, and there couldn't have been a better choice for the opening number. The song sees the Munchkinlanders celebrate the death of the Wicked Witch of the West while Galinda the Good seemingly joins them.
6 "One Short Day" Performed by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel ✕ Remove Ads "One Short Day" is really just a fun song. It's not particularly emotional or powerful, but it effectively communicates Elphaba and Glinda's excitement at finally visiting this magical city where all their dreams will come true. It's just pure theater and a moment for Wicked's ensemble cast to shine through.
4 "The Wizard & I" Performed by Cynthia Erivo Elphaba's first big song in Wicked can certainly never be ignored in any ranking. The character's optimism, which audiences already know will amount to nothing, makes"The Wizard and I" an ironic and heartbreaking song, but this contrasts greatly with Elphaba's contagious joy.
2024's Wicked turned the"What Is This Feeling" sequence into a montage, carrying over what is meant to be several days or weeks of conflict between Elphaba and Galinda. We see them fighting over space in their room, eating in the cafeteria, and even battling with staffs in a martial arts class. So, not only does this song outline their rivalry, but it provides a look at daily life as a Shiz student.
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