As much chemistry as Glinda and Elphaba share on stage, Monsma and Coppinger have an equally – if not more – genuine friendship behind the scenes.
Before their scenes, the stars often share a knowing look or give each other support.
“Zoe and I also have a little moment before we bow just behind the clock face where we kind of are dancing, and as soon as the clock face opens (to reveal Glinda and Elphaba), we are very serious,” she said while laughing.
“We also have a little fun moment before (singing) Defying Gravity every night – I turn around to Courtney and we either do something silly to each other or we just check in with each other before we go on,” Coppinger said.
Monsma said about her co-star: “I think another one of the special moments is when Elphaba is singing, there are sometimes a lot of people in the wings (of the stage) watching and just being in awe and just fangirling over what Wicked is.”
When asked about performing Popular, one of the most iconic and upbeat songs sung by Glinda, Monsma said: “Honestly it’s my favourite part of the show.”
“But my favourite thing about it is sharing it with Elphaba – it’s just the two of us on stage. Zoe gives me those little looks in her eyes that make me giggle or make me feel comforted when I’m really tired.”
4. LEARNING TO DANCE WITH THE EMERALD CITY CAST
Decked out in emerald couture and exuding class and wealth, the dance cast of the Emerald City took me through a short dance routine for one of the numbers in the play, One Short Day, where the dancers took turns walking down the stage, hitting an Ozian pose at the end.
