Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been turning heads with their method of theater-kid energy during their press tour. Their viral interview with Tracy E. Gilchrist for EqualPride launched the “holding space for Defying Gravity” meme on TikTok and got many talking about their commitment to their characters. Erivo and Grande’s commitment runs deeper than […]
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In Today’s Political Climate, The Message of Wicked is More Powerful Than Ever
After holding space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” musical theater fans worldwide have begun to notice striking parallels between the events in the land of Oz and the real-life shift toward conservatism in governments around the globe. In the film’s second half, the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum, confides in Elphaba, “The […]
Wicked Brings Beloved Broadway Musical to Screen
Two decades ago, Wicked, the reimagined story of The Wizard of Oz, made its Broadway debut, starring Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. Translated into six languages, performed in over 100 cities, and seen by more than 65 million, Wicked is a phenomenon, and today, it’s hitting another milestone with the release […]
