"Musical Secrets" in Wicked

Does anyone know of any "Musical Secrets" within the score? I was able to pick out the notes from the phrase "Couldn't be Happier" is "Follow the Yellow Brick... (Road") I am curious as to what you all may have discovered out there...
Thanks!

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The first seven notes of the "Unlimited" theme (unlimited/together [we're unlimited]...) correspond to "Somewhere/Over the rainbow..." The rhythm is altered, but the melody is the same.

And a terrible song too!

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lol i was just joking..i dont think it has anything to do with the jitterbug.

haha sorry:)

Derek - the Jitterbug number was actually choreographed and partially filmed for the Garland movie - but it was cut.

"In Wonderful he says "It might be keen to build a town of green and a wonderful road of yellow brick" In the show it's self, there are constant reverences to 'The Wizard of Oz' like "What's in the punch?" "Lemons, Melons, and Pears" "Oh my!" and "Elphaba what are you doing here!?!" "Well, there's no place like home!" Also, in the Wizard and I, she says "I'd be so happy I could melt" and "Someday they'll be a celebration through out Oz that's all to do with me!!" (hint: her "death" was a huge celebration)"

If those are "secrets" then someone wasn't awake during the show... I think people are seeking hidden melodies, not obvious refrences to the origional story line. :-P

You mean there's no hidden melody or backmasking that says "most overrated musical/actress ever"?

Y'know... the show is good. It's not the best show I've ever seen, but it's DEFINATELY not even close to the worst... I need to stop looking at the Wicked threads... people who discredit a quality show piss me off...

you know some of these "mislead teens" do know good theatre...to say you personally don't like it is fine, I wouldn't have a problem with that...it's when people say things like:

"Wicked is an overrated piece of fluff that a bunch of misguided teens have latched on to."

That makes me think two things of you, you're old, and you're ignorant.

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I think its only very popular now because there really isnt too much out there. Also I hate when people say "Its a bad show", "Its not a quality show"...it's like they're writing it in stone. Some people think it is. Lets just keep to opinions k?...anywho.....however I do think this show/Avenue Q and Caroline will be remembered in 20 years from now.

Dear Wicked Bashers,

Hello, my name is Jessica...and I am a fan of Wicked. I am sixteen years old and very into theatre. I attend Camp Broadway and have a collection of nearly 200 Broadway cast recordings. I saw Wicked in November and once again in August and completely fell in love with it.
This past trip in August, I saw a variety of shows...Caroline or Change, Here Lies Jenny, The Frogs...and a few more- the best by far of which was Caroline, or Change. A few days after Caroline, or Change- I saw Wicked for the second time...and was blown away once again.
Currently in my CD player are...Wicked- in the car, and Caroline or Change- in my room.
Thank you for reading and I hope you do not continue making ridiculous stereotypes of theatre/Wicked- loving teenagers.

~a "misguided teen"

I'm also tired of Wicked being bashed. I am not a teen, I am an educated woman who thoroughly enjoyed the show. My husband also loved it, as did my in laws and other friends who saw the show, some because of our glowing recommendation. In the crazy world we live in today, it was a wonderful and refreshing three or so hours of quality theater and escape from reality.

I'm thrilled that people of all ages enjoyed the show; it's a great gateway to the wonderful world of theater.