In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention — as Elphaba
1 month ago

In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention — as Elphaba

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In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention — as Elphaba toggle caption Nickolai Hammar/NPR For more than two decades, the musical Wicked has been a Broadway favorite. Sponsor Message Erivo visited NPR's New York studio before the film's release to talk with All Things Considered host Scott Detrow about stepping into the iconic role. I think there's something about a story — about a person who feels like they're on the outside — who's treated like they're different. I don't think that if I didn't understand what it is like to feel different, what it's like to feel like you're on the outside, that this would have come my way.

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‘Wicked’ was far from magical
1 week ago

‘Wicked’ was far from magical

Live Mint  

Hollywood has been defying box-office gravity this holiday season, thanks in large part to “Wicked," the movie version of the long-running Broadway musical. And the ingenuity and wit of the original material—based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, imagining an origin story for the witches of “The Wizard of Oz"—does occasionally shine through. Perfectly good two-hour movies, such as “Presumed Innocent" …

'Wicked' is back at the Pantages Theatre. But is it good?
2 weeks ago

'Wicked' is back at the Pantages Theatre. But is it good?

LA Times  

“Wicked” has always been insanely popular. Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo in the movie “Wicked: Part I.” The two-hour, 40-minute running time of Part 1 threw into relief the musical’s weaknesses. No one could do more with “I’m Not That Girl” or “Defying Gravity,” Elphaba’s seismic Act I numbers, but I was more moved by Erivo’s virtuosity than by …

The Real Trumpy Character in ‘Wicked’ Is Not Who You Think
2 weeks ago

The Real Trumpy Character in ‘Wicked’ Is Not Who You Think

Politico  

And while she isn’t technically a politician — and Oz is definitely not a democracy — she eventually finds herself at the center of Oz’s power structure, with influence over its leadership and the ear of a fawning public. In a 1964 article in American Quarterly, a New York high school teacher named Henry M. Littlefield laid out what would …

Universal denies pay disparity rumours between 'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Universal denies pay disparity rumours between 'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

New Indian Express  

Reports of pay disparity between Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who portray Elphaba and Glinda respectively in the upcoming movie, have been dismissed by Universal Pictures. "Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. Rumours about Erivo and Grande's salaries surfaced on TikTok and Reddit earlier this week, with social …

Stop Trying to Make 'Wicked' A Sapphic Romance. It’s Even Better Than That.
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stop Trying to Make 'Wicked' A Sapphic Romance. It’s Even Better Than That.

Huff Post  

I’ve been a fan of the “Wicked” franchise for, well, long enough that you should address me as your queer elder. Even if you haven’t seen the film, you likely know that ”Wicked” is a retelling of ”The Wizard of Oz” from the point of view of the wicked witch, Elphaba. I think we’re selling the film short by begging …

Why all the fuss over Wicked? It’s dry, dull and overdone
4 weeks ago

Why all the fuss over Wicked? It’s dry, dull and overdone

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Growing up, …

Will ‘Wicked’ box-office success rejuvenate the tricky business of Broadway adaptations?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Will ‘Wicked’ box-office success rejuvenate the tricky business of Broadway adaptations?

LA Times  

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba stands in front of a shattered window in the film “Wicked.” It’s not easy to defy gravity as a musical movie, particularly one that’s been adapted from a Broadway play. The Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation topped the box office with a worldwide gross of $164.2 million, marking the biggest opening weekend for a movie based on …

'Wicked' Was Split Into 2 Parts. Here's Why That Was A Mistake.
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Wicked' Was Split Into 2 Parts. Here's Why That Was A Mistake.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING My earliest memory of “Wicked” is of the now-ubiquitous, Elphaba-green sign outside of the Gershwin Theater. If you subtract the inescapable marketing campaign, the lengthy, emotional global press tour and the annoying debates on social media about singing in the theater, at its core, I think Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked: Part 1” democratized a story that’s only …

Evrio, Grande shines in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic, Wicked
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1 month ago

Evrio, Grande shines in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic, Wicked

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. Since 2003, crowds have packed nightly into “Wicked” at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre to cheer as the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba rises up on her broomstick to belt “Defying Gravity,” that enduring girl-power anthem. And now we have “Wicked” the movie, director Jon M. Chu’s lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted ode to …

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
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1 month ago

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

Hindustan Times  

It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. Since 2003, crowds have packed nightly into “Wicked” at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre to cheer as the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba rises up on her broomstick to belt “Defying Gravity,” that enduring girl-power anthem. And now we have “Wicked” the movie, director Jon M. Chu’s lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted ode to …

Here’s what Wicked the movie does differently from the Broadway musical
1 month ago

Here’s what Wicked the movie does differently from the Broadway musical

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jon M. Chu’s highly-anticipated film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, …

Wicked Part One movie review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are brilliant – but why does this musical look so terrible?
1 month ago

Wicked Part One movie review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are brilliant – but why does this musical look so terrible?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In theory, it’s pure spectacle – its emotional resonance powered almost …

All of your questions about the ‘Wicked’ movie, answered
1 month ago

All of your questions about the ‘Wicked’ movie, answered

LA Times  

This article contains spoilers for the movie “Wicked.” “To be continued.” “Wicked” ends with these three words, leaving audiences to wait a year for resolution. Until then, there’s much to discuss about Universal’s ambitious adaptation of the blockbuster stage show, especially its more narratively daring moments — likely affecting both devout fan and casual “Wizard of Oz” aficionados. “‘Wicked’ is …

"Wicked" is a bewitching spectacle that smartly probes who has power in a beloved fairy tale
1 month ago

"Wicked" is a bewitching spectacle that smartly probes who has power in a beloved fairy tale

Salon  

Defying gravity is hard, sure. But defying expectations is nearly impossible, especially when it comes to adapting a property as universally beloved as the long-running Broadway musical “Wicked.” The show — itself based on Gregory Magurie’s 1995 novel that gave a backstory to Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" — …

Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts
1 month ago

Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts

BBC  

Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts Universal Pictures There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not convert those who aren't already super-fans. Mostly set within the Italianate walls of Oz's off-puttingly named …

'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time
1 month ago

'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time

NPR  

'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time toggle caption Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Goodness knows, it feels as if Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been attached at the hip for the better part of this century, crying and bantering together while adorned in fabulous ensembles of green, black, and pink, the official colors of Wicked. And with regards to Wicked: Part …

Review: Massive ‘Wicked’ movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity
1 month ago

Review: Massive ‘Wicked’ movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

LA Times  

The show “Wicked” doesn’t need a movie adaptation to be relevant — it’s already a cultural phenomenon, even before this first part of a behemoth two-film Hollywood version hits theaters. Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh in the movie “Wicked: Part I.” It’s essentially Harry Potter or “High School Musical” with more magic, but not enough movie magic. Chu has done …

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story : Consider This from NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP In 2003, the hit musical Wicked debuted on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in Manhattan. Chu's parents put him and his siblings in etiquette, dance and music classes to be "as 'American' as possible." "Because when their child is …

Getting Wicked from stage to screen took 9 million tulips and an endless sunset
1 month, 1 week ago

Getting Wicked from stage to screen took 9 million tulips and an endless sunset

ABC  

Last year might have been awash in bright Barbie pink but 2024 is adding a green tinge. Adhering to Crowley's motto, "If you can build it, build it", the whole awe-inspiring set is mostly CGI-free. Then I told him we were building the entire room like this, which means a lot more involvement from everyone — that's the negative," Crowley …

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked film branded a 'musical masterpiece' by critics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked film branded a 'musical masterpiece' by critics

Daily Mail  

Early reviews for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Broadway's Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are trickling in. Early reviews for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Broadway's Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are trickling in 'Wicked is a cinematic spectacle that serves as one of the very best big screen adaptations of a Broadway musical ever. Critics …

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Musical” has been a dirty …

Wicked FIRST LOOK: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo meet Jeff Goldblum's Wizard Of Oz in new teaser trailer - and fans can't contain their excitement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wicked FIRST LOOK: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo meet Jeff Goldblum's Wizard Of Oz in new teaser trailer - and fans can't contain their excitement

Daily Mail  

A brand new teaser trailer dropped for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie on Wednesday - and fans can't contain their excitement. A brand new teaser trailer dropped for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie on Wednesday - and fans can't contain their excitement In the trailer, Ariana's Glinda exclaims: 'What? 'I couldn't possibly, this is your moment,' before quickly changing her mind and …

'Wicked' movie casts Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Why it matters
3 years, 1 month ago

'Wicked' movie casts Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Why it matters

LA Times  

After years of speculation, the official news broke that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are starring in Universal’s film adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked” — as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. It’s easy to see why: Elphaba remains coveted as one of most multi-dimensional starring roles for women in musical theater, and touts emotionally and vocally ambitious tracks like “The …

‘Wicked was essentially a love story between two women’: How the once-mocked musical became a global hit
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Wicked was essentially a love story between two women’: How the once-mocked musical became a global hit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m more exciteder than you,” says one, brandishing her …

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