This 'Wicked' version of 'Adon Olam' is proving to be popular

Park Avenue Synagogue’s senior cantor, Azi Schwartz, may already be leader at one of Manhattan’s most venerable Conservative congregations, but following a recent Shabbat service, it appears that the synagogue’s musical output may become even more … popular.

On Dec. 7, Schwartz, along with his colleague, Assistant Cantor Mira Davis, premiered a new version of “Adon Olam” — a prayer that traditionally concludes Shabbat morning services — set to the tune “Popular” from the hit Broadway musical-turned-movie “Wicked.” A video of the cantors’ version of the song, “A Wicked Adon Olam,” filmed live i...