The musical is told from the perspective of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, before and after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz. The story explores the complex friendship between Elphaba (who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (who becomes Glinda the Good).
If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz or want to see a moving musical about female friendship, Wicked will leave you changed for good. Whether by broomstick, flying monkey, or a walk on the yellow brick road, get to the Gershwin to see one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters of the 21st century, Get Wicked tickets now..
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. Something Bad is a song with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and is featured in the musical, Wicked. It is sung by Doctor Dillamond with Elphaba.
Wicked Musical Song – Something Bad:
It is the fifth song sung in Act I of the show and was featured on the original Broadway cast recording, sung by William Youmans and Idina Menzel.
Lyrics:
DR. DILLAMOND: (spoken)
Oh Miss Elphaba, the things one hears these days!
Dreadful things.
(sung)
I’ve heard of an Ox, a professor from Quox no longer permitted to teach
who has lost all powers of speech.
And an owly Munchkin lock
A vicar with a thriving flock, forbidden to preach
Now he only can screech!
Only rumors but still enough to give pause to anyone with paws,
Something bad, is happening in Oz
ELPHABA:
Something bad, happening in Oz?
DR. DILLAMOND:
Under the surface,
Behind the scenes,
Something Baaaaaaaad
(spoken)
Sorry, bad
ELPHABA:
Dr. Dillamond,
If something’s bad is happening to the Animals,
Someone has to tell the Wizard,
That’s why we have a Wizard.
(sung)
So nothing bad.
DR. DILLAMOND: (spoken)
I hope you’re right.
BOTH: (sung)
Nothing all that bad.
DR DILLAMOND:
Nothing truly,
Baaaaaaaaaad.
(spoken)
Sorry, bad.
ELPHABA:
It couldn’t happen here,
In Oz…
WICKED Musical currently playing on tour in Seattle, WA (till Dec. 01, 2024) and moves to Los Angeles, CA (from Dec. 04, 2024)
Buy Wicked Musical Tour Tickets
$50 Discount for purchases of $250 or more with Code: TNTIX, Buy Wicked Tickets!
Tags: Something Bad, wicked broadway, Wicked Fun Facts, Wicked Musical North American Tour 2025, Wicked Musical Songs, Wicked Musical Update, Wicked North American Tour, Wicked North American Tour Tickets, Wicked Songs, Wicked Tickets 2024, Wicked Tickets 2025, Wicked Tour, Wicked Tunes, Wicked Update
