What do you think of this gal?
I have been a big fan of Willemijn Verkaik
for several years now and am still amazed that I've yet to run into
anyone in the USA who has ever heard of her. Perhaps this is an effort
to change that. I've considered all of the Elphaba's who've played in
Wicked and am convinced that she is the best by far. I offer the first
two clips for your consideration ... and yes, like many performers who
perform internationally, she is multi-lingual. The remaining three
clips, though not my favorites, demonstrate her English.
This clip focuses on Elphaba (Willemijn)
singing "Defying Gravity" from Wicked. Dankeschön Willemijn! For those who wish to see her live,
she'll be playing in Stuttgart through January 2010.
Willemijn is amazing. This is from the German/Austrian Musical
"Elisabeth" about Empress Sisi of Austria.
These clips are added to
demonstrate she often sings is English.
Wishful Thinking; Another One Bites The Dust, etc
