I’M Not That Girl (Commentary)

"I'm Not That Girl" is one of the most beautiful songs in the show
One of the most touching songs, and Cynthia singing it alone is
Stunning. Earth-shattering, actually. She did it live, so we just
Had a piano playing with her and at first she d— we don't even
Play with her. She just does it a capella and she sings that, "
Hands touch, eyes meet," and it is heartbreaking. To see this girl
Who's had so much confidence all along the way, when she says, "
Don't wish, don't start. Wishing only wounds the heart." How many
Times have you wished for something, uh, that you don't want to
Wish for because it will break your heart, 'cause you think you
Won't get it? It is the opposite of Wizard and I. And, um, to see
Her that vulnerable, I think, sets up a lot of stuff for us. And
When Cynthia sings it, I mean, you can feel the rawness of that
We raised the key to put it in her sweet spot, and once we did that
She's so magical, she did all the rest. It really is a very, very
Intense and personal and beautiful moment for Elphaba and she really
Brings it to life in, in the most gorgeous and heartbreaking way