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Wicked: For Good will be ‘delicate’ with Dorothy, director Jon M. Chu says

'Wicked: For Good' will "tread lighty" around Dorothy Gale and will primarily focus on the story of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda, director Jon M. Chu has said.

Wicked 2 director confirms Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have a brand new song

‘Wicked: For Good’ is expected to be released in theaters November 21

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"Wicked" cast a new spell with old magic

"Wicked" cast a new spell with old magic

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's vocal talents elevate the songs, putting an original spin on "unoriginal" hits

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Why Wicked should win the best picture Oscar

With its real tulips, real singing and real BFFs Ariande Grande and Cynthia Erivo front and centre, this musical is as authentic and credible as fantasy gets

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“I was like, ‘this cannot happen’. There’s a time and a place and it’s not with Glinda; she doesn’t have that kind of rhythm”: Ariana Grande tells Billie Eilish why she said no to the idea of having “trap drums” in one of her showstopping songs in Wicked

“I just kind of mustered up the courage to say ‘you know, respectfully, I think maybe she does not have that in her’”

Wicked director reveals original idea for Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth cameo

Jon M Chu has revealed his original ideas for bringing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth into 'Wicked'.

Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg in 'Wicked'? It Almost Happened

Plus: Michelle Pfeiffer, Emma Thompson, or Nicole Kidman were all considered for Glinda.

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Ariana Grande 'worked hard' with a vocal coach for Wicked

Ariana Grande 'worked hard' with a vocal coach for Wicked

Pop star Ariana Grande has confessed she "worked really hard" with a vocal coach for her role in 'Wicked' because she wanted to perfect the "operatic" style of her character's singing voice because it's very different to how she usually performs.

Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn Wicked role

Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn Wicked role

‘I was like, there’s no way she’s prepared for this,’ the director said

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‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel

The Guardian - US

Ariana Grande refused to make Wicked song more 'hip-hop'

Ariana Grande refused to make Wicked song more 'hip-hop'

Chart star Ariana Grande refused to make one of her 'Wicked' songs more 'hip-hop' because she didn't want to be seen as a pop singer playing a character.

Wicked: How London fell under the spell of the new blockbuster film

Wicked: How London fell under the spell of the new blockbuster film

Green-witch market! A Liberty’s collab! Jeff Goldblum on a piano! London is rolling out the green carpet for the adaptation of the stage hit

Evening Standard

Wicked ending explained: Easter eggs, cameos, differences to the Broadway musical, and more

Wicked ending explained: Easter eggs, cameos, differences to the Broadway musical, and more

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Wicked review: a stunning film adaptation that avoids all the usual pitfalls of moving musicals from the stage to the screen

Wicked review: a stunning film adaptation that avoids all the usual pitfalls of moving musicals from the stage to the screen

The journey from successful stage musical to big-screen adaptation is rarely truly successful. From director Joshua Logan’s use of coloured filters in the 1950s adaptation of South Pacific (which looks as if something is wrong) to Tom Hooper’s recent mega-mess movie of Cats, there are so many pitfalls to avoid.

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Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders

As director Jon M Chu’s first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz’s memorable score. Featuring hits including Popular, The Wizard and I and For Good, the musical is particularly loved for its celebration of female characters in…

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Wicked review: will cast a spell on fanatics but its pacing needs a bit more va va broom

3/5 This story of self-acceptance and female empowerment is visually ravishing but with part one an hour longer than The Wizard of Oz even the superfans may wish they’d get a move on

The Guardian - UK

Wicked review – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a blast in sugar-rush Wizard of Oz fantasy

Stephen Schwartz’s musical prequel has been brought to the big screen, with Erivo’s charismatic Elphaba exerting a planetary pull over a star-studded cast

The Guardian - UK

The best theatre to stream this month: Starlight Express, Nye, Beat the Devil and more

A cast recording for the souped-up train musical is released, Michael Sheen plays the NHS hero at the National and David Hare delivers his Covid memoir

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The Baker’s Wife at the Menier review: This whimsical Seventies chamber piece has not stood the test of time

A luxurious cast but this ‘lost’ musical is basic and meandering

The Guardian - UK

The Baker’s Wife review – Stephen Schwartz’s lip-smacking musical has a soggy derriere

Clive Rowe and Lucie Jones star in Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s tale of a French bakery, given a wistful chamber setting

Exploring The Masterminds Behind Hollywood's Biggest Hits

Explore the work of renowned songwriters and composers in the music industry, from Disney classics to modern-day musical geniuses.

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‘Magic to do – just for you’: the miracle of Stephen Schwartz’s musical Pippin

A 50th-anniversary concert in London celebrates the unlikely show about the son of a holy Roman emperor that became one of Broadway’s biggest hits

Kristin Chenoweth Reunites with Stephen Schwartz in Musical Premiere

Kristin Chenoweth reunites with Stephen Schwartz in a stage adaptation of The Queen of Versailles, exploring fame, fortune, and family. Don't miss the worl...

Unveiling the Masterminds: Hollywood's Top 10 Hit Songwriters

Discover the top 10 songwriters responsible for crafting Hollywood's biggest hits. From timeless classics to modern gems, these talented artists have left ...

Wicked Writer Stephen Schwartz Just Revealed How Close The Movies Were To Being Completed Before Being Shut Down

Stephen Schwartz updates where the Wicked movies were at when the SAG-AFTRA strike paused production last week.

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