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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cast a spell in Wicked

People on MSN · 11h

“Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical

Chu’s prequel and origin story — based on the long-running Broadway musical which debuted in 2003 — she’s Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), a shy, misunderstood young woman born with special powers and a viridescent tone.

‘Wicked’ Reviews: Are Critics Wowed By Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Musical?

Wicked”—the movie adaptation of the classic Broadway musical starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh—is winning over critics in early reviews.

Variety on MSN · 4h

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Give Iconic Turns in the Year’s Must-See Musical

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande wow in 'Wicked,' a fabulous two-part film adaptation of Broadway’s what-makes-a-villain spin on 'The Wizard of Oz.'

Spectacular ‘Wicked’ Movie Is Must-See Film Event of Year

Is “Wicked” Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know About the New Movie Musical

Those who have seen 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz should know the frights in Wicked: Part One are largely comparable: beloved main characters are shown in peril, but the candy-colored fantasyland first imagined by novelist L. Frank Baum prevents audiences from true danger.

INSIDER on MSN · 16h

The 'Wicked' movie only covers part of the musical. Here's everything we know about the second film.

Like "Dune," "Wicked" only covers the first half of the story. The musical-turned-movie's sequel is set to hit theaters in November 2025.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 11h

Spectacular ‘Wicked’ Movie Is the Must-See Film Event of the Year

The yellow brick road is a long one. At the end of it are high expectations. The kind that, one might say, defy gravity. Honk-honk. Some of us have been traveling that golden highway for our entire lifetimes,

Director Jon M. Chu Is a 'Genius'

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Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Praises ‘Wicked' as ‘Astounding,' Thanks Director Jon M. Chu for a ‘Brilliant' Addition to ‘The Wizard of Oz' Family

Judy Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft has joined the chorus of moviegoers raving about “Wicked” ahead of the musical’s theatrical release. Luft’s mother, of course, is an icon of cinema having played Dorothy Gale in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz.

Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Praises “Wicked” as 'Breathtaking' and 'Everything I Wanted It to Be'

The Wicked movie has Lorna Luft ’s approval. The daughter of The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland took to Instagram to post an enthusiastic review of the Jon M. Chu -directed adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s hit Broadway musical.

IndieWire on MSN · 1d

Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Praises ‘Wicked' for Honoring ‘The Wizard of Oz' Legacy: Director Jon M. Chu Is a ‘Genius'

Luft said that the musical prequel adaptation was "done with a great deal of love and respect for the original."

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Wicked Review: A Wonderful Musical That Defies Gravity

Wicked is the best movie musical of 2024. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived a block away from the Gershwin Theatre.

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Movie review: It’s no trick, ‘Wicked’ takes a magical trip back to the Land of Oz

“Wicked” opens with the citizens of the Land of Oz celebrating the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch (Erivo), who was done in ...

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Love Wicked? Learn More About the Novel That Inspired the Movie — And Gregory Maguire’s Other Oz Books

The upcoming 'Wicked' movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is based upon Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, itself an ...

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How the World of Oz Got So Wonderful

Wicked’s costume designer, hair and makeup artist, and production designer spill all the details of working on the musical ...

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Ariana Grande Ditches Pink in Homage to Broadway Galinda’s Yellow Costume at ‘Wicked’ Premiere

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo once again paid homage to their Wicked characters in the most fashionable way. Grande, 31, ...

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