Wicked musical story is about Glinda and Elphaba coming together, being apart for awhile because of circumstances, and then coming together again and trying to do good in Oz. Along with an amazing score with hits such as “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” “Wicked” is a musical that delivers in every way, no matter how many times you have seen it.
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Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. “Dear Old Shiz” is the second song of the show. It is sung by the students of Shiz and Galinda.
Wicked Musical Song – Dear Old Shiz:
This short song marks the transition back from the present into the past, as Glinda starts to reminisce about her friendship with Elphaba. The pair met while at Shiz University, and all the Ozians on stage sing about the fondness they have for their own time at the school.
“Dear Old Shiz” also includes irony that’s only apparent on stage. Elphaba first appears during this song, and the other students recoil from her green skin the second she turns up at school. Everyone around her might be singing about “Dear Old Shiz,” but it wasn’t so “dear” to her.
Lyrics:
PERSON IN CROWD:
(spoken) Glinda! Is it true – were you her friend?!
GLINDA:
(spoken) Well – it depends on what you mean by “friend.” I did
know her. That is, our paths did cross. At school:
STUDENTS:
O hallowed halls and vine-draped walls
The proudliest sight there is
(Male: Sight there is)
When grey and sere our hair hath turned
We shall still revere the lessons learned
(Females)In our days at dear old Shiz
(Males: dear old Shiz)
Our days at dear old
GALINDA:
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ol
STUDENTS AND GALINDA:
Dear old Shiz-zzzz
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