When Elphaba and Glinda sing "Defying Gravity" in Broadway's "Wicked"

ACTI

["Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue:\n\n**\"This musical segment comes before intermission.\"**\n\nThis hint guides the solver by:\n- Referencing the structure of a Broadway show (acts and intermission).\n- Implying that the answer relates to the first half of the performance.\n- Avoiding direct mention of *Wicked* or \"Defying Gravity\" to keep it subtle.\n\nIt’s easier than the original clue but still requires some theater knowledge to connect the dots."]

The clue refers to a specific moment in the musical *Wicked* when the characters Elphaba and Glinda sing the iconic duet "Defying Gravity." The answer **"ACT I"** is derived from the fact that this song occurs in the **first act** of the musical. ### Breakdown: - **"When Elphaba and Glinda sing 'Defying Gravity' in Broadway's 'Wicked'"** – This pinpoints a well-known scene in the show. - **"ACT I"** – The song appears in the first act, making this the correct answer. The clue relies on knowledge of the musical's structure, as "Defying Gravity" is the climactic finale of Act I. No wordplay is involved—just a direct reference to the show's act division.