Darci Lynne won America’s Got Talent when she was 12 years old. One thing remained constant from her AGT days, and that is her puppet Petunia. Petunia and Darci do regular soundchecks. But this time, they sing the fancy show tune “Popular” from the musical Wicked.

In a casual soundcheck video, she is wearing her street clothes. She stands next to her sassy rabbit puppet, Petunia. They are getting ready for a big tour show. The performance shows how talented they both truly are. The performance is full of fun and completely unexpected moments.  She quickly changes the mood and starts singing something very funny. Petunia yells the line “I wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas.” They both know how to keep the Christmas vibes alive in November! 

Fans went crazy over this candid moment online. One person said Petunia’s funny line sounded like a political projection. Another viewer wrote that Darci Lynne is the very best ventriloquist in the whole world. People called the performance “crazy good” and praised her amazing talent. Many fans said that this is a sign for them to watch “Wicked.”

The soundcheck video captures Darci Lynne’s playful side perfectly. It reminds us of the magic of the original Broadway song she is singing. “Popular” was written by Stephen Schwartz for the very first act of Wicked. The song is about friendship and being accepted in your social group. This famous musical moment is a big part of the ventriloquist’s wonderful act.

Kristin Chenoweth first sang this cheerful song as Glinda in 2003. She tries to help her friend Elphaba learn how to become liked by everyone else. The music sounds light and happy like bubblegum pop on the radio. However, the song has clever parts that talk about fitting in. The recent movie version of Wicked features singer Ariana Grande singing this same powerful number.

Darci Lynne’s true talent is making an old art form feel brand new. Her style mixes great singing, humor, and heart in every single performance. She brings so much genuine joy to her fans across the country. Follow Darci Lynne on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Her journey shows that being yourself is the most popular thing of all.