Broadway–the street in New York City where dreams come true. Aspiring actors from across the world travel to the city in order to ‘make it on Broadway.’ We see spectacular shows and wonderful actors, and enter into an environment that makes anyone feel special in seconds. As we think about Broadway, it is as important […]
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Wicked Musical Welcoming Their First Black Elphaba Is A Long Time Coming
Broadway’s Wicked continues to be an incredibly relevant musical even decades following its debut. Following the successful release of its first film adaptation, Wicked’s popularity has soared to new heights. That said, the casting of Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch Elphaba Thropp, has resulted in a significant new casting choice in the Wicked musical. […]
Wicked For Good Teaser Trailer Looks Promising
Wicked fans got a big surprise in 2024: the chance to see one of Broadway’s most popular musicals come to life on the big screen. Even people who haven’t seen the musical’s stage rendition can enjoy the fun subversion of the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz. From the story to the characters, this […]
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Stun in Green and Pink for International Wicked Premiere
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 […]
Wicked Tops Blockbuster and Billboard Charts Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The Wicked movie has been making theatrical waves over Thanksgiving weekend. According to Deadline, Wicked, along with Moana 2 and Gladiator II, topped the blockbuster charts, pulling in over 30 million people to the movie theaters. Global media analytics company Comscore reported that Wicked grossed $262.4 million domestically and $359.2 million globally. In an interview with CNN, Comscore […]
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 […]
“Wicked” film adaptation set for 2024 release
They’re not in Kansas anymore, and they’re certainly not on Broadway, either. “Wicked”, an immensely popular stage musical based off of the 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” and inspired by the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” is set to hit theaters in Nov., eight years […]
