Cynthia Erivo on the Capricorn-ness of it all
4 months ago

Cynthia Erivo on the Capricorn-ness of it all

LA Times  

Best season by any L.A. athlete. Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity It’s an autumn day in New York, which prompts Cynthia Erivo to start singing the opening lines of the jazz standard of that name because, as I learn through our hour together, it does not take much prodding to get Erivo to break out in song. Cynthia Erivo stars in “Wicked.” Kathy Bates is not retiring And that’s news to me because when her reboot of “Matlock” premiered a few weeks ago, I read quotes saying that it was the last role of her career. I can’t believe it’s almost over — and I hope it’s not,” Bates told Max Gao, clarifying that recent rumors of her retirement were greatly exaggerated. I still haven’t had the chance to watch Bates in “Matlock,” of which my old friend, Times television critic Robert Lloyd, wrote: “The series trends cozy and comical, but the cases they argue bring up serious issues and give Bates plenty of opportunity to go dramatically deep as she convinces reluctant witnesses to come forward or imparts the wisdom her years have earned her.” As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read.

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Amanda Seyfried recalls singing with Cynthia Erivo while auditioning for ’Wicked’
1 week ago

Amanda Seyfried recalls singing with Cynthia Erivo while auditioning for ’Wicked’

Live Mint  

Washington, March 23 : Actress Amanda Seyfried recalled singing with Cynthia Erivo while trying out for the role of Glinda in the musical fantasy film, 'Wicked'. 'Wicked' is a movie adaptation of Winnie Holzman's 2003 Tony Award-winning musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. "I do, again, think everything happens for a reason," she continued, …

Cynthia Erivo accuses Rada of classism after ‘tough experience’ she’s never talked about before
2 months ago

Cynthia Erivo accuses Rada of classism after ‘tough experience’ she’s never talked about before

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. Read our privacy policy Cynthia Erivo has opened up about her experience of classism at …

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced
3 months, 1 week ago

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced

India Today  

The eagerly awaited sequel to Jon M Chu’s Wicked has been officially titled Wicked: For Good. The announcement comes as the first installment, Wicked Part One, continues to dominate the box office, surpassing the $500 million milestone globally over the weekend. Both films are adapted from Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch …

‘Wicked’ was far from magical
3 months, 2 weeks 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" …

Jon M. Chu believes ‘the time is right’ for ‘Wicked’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon M. Chu believes ‘the time is right’ for ‘Wicked’

CNN  

CNN — “Wicked” is all the rage these days, the director of the movie adaptation sounds like he couldn’t be more pleased with the timing of it all. Jon M. Chu spoke with CNN’s John Berman Tuesday about his hit movie musical, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. “I don’t know all the things, but I think it’s the …

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

Wicked director Jon M Chu has request for cinema viewers
4 months ago

Wicked director Jon M Chu has request for cinema viewers

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. Enjoy the magic of movies.” open image in gallery Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in …

Cynthia Erivo says trust with co-star Ariana Grande helped them tell story of 'Wicked'
4 months, 1 week ago

Cynthia Erivo says trust with co-star Ariana Grande helped them tell story of 'Wicked'

NPR  

Cynthia Erivo says trust with co-star Ariana Grande helped them tell story of 'Wicked' SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It's been three years since Cynthia Erivo was cast as Elphaba in the movie adaptation of "Wicked," the stage musical that's a prequel of sorts to "The Wizard Of Oz." DETROW: When we recently sat down to talk at NPR's New York bureau, …

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Top News
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Wicked Part One movie review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are brilliant – but why does this musical look so terrible?
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Wicked Part 1 is finally here, with the chemistry between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stealing the show
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked Part 1 is finally here, with the chemistry between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stealing the show

ABC  

You needn't be a fan of Wicked to be clued into the discourse surrounding the long-awaited movie that's been several years in the making — waylaid first by COVID, then by the SAG strike. Fast facts about Wicked What: A fantastical film adaptation of the beloved, award-winning Broadway musical Wicked Creator: Jon M. Chu Starring: Ariane Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan …

Wicked review: Cynthia Erivo-Ariana Grande cast spell in near-perfect adaptation
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked review: Cynthia Erivo-Ariana Grande cast spell in near-perfect adaptation

India Today  

The highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, Wicked, offers a magical cinematic experience. Directed by Jon M Chu, known for his visually stunning projects such as Step Up and Crazy Rich Asians, Wicked seamlessly blends its fantasy roots with musical storytelling, enhanced by stellar performances and breathtaking visuals. Wicked reimagines the iconic world of The Wizard of …

Cynthia Erivo reveals why she went days without bathroom breaks on Wicked set
4 months, 1 week ago

Cynthia Erivo reveals why she went days without bathroom breaks on Wicked set

The Independent  

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

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

Associated Press  

It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. And now we have “Wicked” the movie, director Jon M. Chu’s lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted ode to this origin story of Elphaba and her bestie — Glinda, the very good and very blonde. This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene …

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity
4 months, 1 week ago

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity

LA Times  

It’s an autumn day in New York, which prompts Cynthia Erivo to start singing the opening lines of the jazz standard of that name because, as I learn through our hour together, it does not take much prodding to get Erivo to break out in song. Michelle Yeoh, who plays Elphaba’s mentor, Madame Morrible, sees her co-star as a “kindred …

Fans go wild after Cynthia Erivo accidentally reveals major Wicked spoiler
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans go wild after Cynthia Erivo accidentally reveals major Wicked spoiler

Daily Mail  

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo may have let slip a major spoiler about the future of the blockbuster musical. Wicked star Cynthia Erivo may have let slip a major spoiler about the future of the blockbuster musical while promoting the film in Los Angeles on Sunday Fans on social media have gone wild over Cynthia's spoiler, with one writing, 'She realized …

Cynthia Erivo appears to throw shade at OTHER stars who auditioned for Ariana Grande's role in Wicked
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cynthia Erivo appears to throw shade at OTHER stars who auditioned for Ariana Grande's role in Wicked

Daily Mail  

Cynthia Erivo appeared to throw shade at other stars who auditioned for Ariana Grande's role in Wicked. Erivo, who is starring as Elphaba in the upcoming musical movie, said she was grateful that Grande was casted as Glinda the Good Witch rather than the other actresses; pictured November 3 in Sydney Back in 2021, Grande and Erivo were casted to …

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both dealt with a dangerous health setback before filming key Wicked numbers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both dealt with a dangerous health setback before filming key Wicked numbers

Daily Mail  

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo each caught the coronavirus during the making of their upcoming musical Wicked, when they each had critical songs to perform. Grande, 31, and Erivo, 37, who have toured Australia this week promoting Wicked, portray the respective roles of Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming two-part musical movie, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. Cynthia …

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked film branded a 'musical masterpiece' by critics
4 months, 4 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 viewers demand Oscar consideration for Ariana Grande in rave first reviews
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Wicked viewers demand Oscar consideration for Ariana Grande in rave first reviews

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. Directed by John M Chu, the new screen adaptation of the Broadway hit stars Ariana …

Cynthia Erivo makes admission over reaction to Wicked fan-made poster controversy
5 months ago

Cynthia Erivo makes admission over reaction to Wicked fan-made poster controversy

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. Read our privacy policy Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has made an …

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
7 months, 3 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 first trailer: Ariana Grande is seen as Glinda with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba during first clip of the musical shared during the Super Bowl
1 year, 1 month ago

Wicked first trailer: Ariana Grande is seen as Glinda with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba during first clip of the musical shared during the Super Bowl

Daily Mail  

The first trailer for Wicked: Part One was shared at the beginning of Sunday's Super Bowl. Also shown was Cynthia Eriv, who plays Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West The trailer shows part one of a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical. The trailer opens with Ariana's Glinda arriving by boat to a school She has on all pink …

Wicked fans amazed by Ariana Grande’s ‘perfect vocals’ in raw video footage
1 year, 11 months ago

Wicked fans amazed by Ariana Grande’s ‘perfect vocals’ in raw video footage

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. Read our privacy policy Raw footage of Ariana Grande singing on the set of Wicked …

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Reveal Their 'Wicked' Looks From Movie Set
2 years ago

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Reveal Their 'Wicked' Looks From Movie Set

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of the upcoming “Wicked” film, gave fans of the Broadway musical a peek at their looks from the set of the Jon M. Chu-directed movie on Sunday. Grande and Erivo — who are set to play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively — flashed smiles and held hands in the collaborative post that …

Wicked: Fans celebrate ‘perfect’ casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in film adaptation
3 years, 4 months ago

Wicked: Fans celebrate ‘perfect’ casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in film adaptation

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. Read our privacy policy Fans of the stage musical Wicked have rejoiced after it was …

Ariana Grande is set to be the Glinda to Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in Wicked film
3 years, 4 months ago

Ariana Grande is set to be the Glinda to Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in Wicked film

Daily Mail  

Ariana Grande has been cast in Universal's forthcoming big-screen adaptation of Broadway's Wicked. Wicked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been cast as the leads in Universal's film adaptation of Wicked The Nickelodeon alum's caption was a direct reference to the Wicked song of the same name, which was originally performed by Kristin Chenoweth in the Broadway musical. Leading ladies: …

'Wicked' movie casts Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Why it matters
3 years, 4 months 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’ is almost sure to be evergreen
18 years, 1 month ago

‘Wicked’ is almost sure to be evergreen

LA Times  

Times Staff Writer “Wicked” parked its theatrical sorcery at the Pantages on Wednesday, and don’t expect it to vanish in a puff of smoke anytime soon. The show, which has struck a notable few as a sign of the art form’s decline, might still be breaking box office records in New York, Chicago and London, but let’s not forget that …

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