Something magical is happening in Oz, and audiences are finally getting a glimpse of all the green and pink action. Universal brought the first-ever footage of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana G…
, the annual movie theater convention in Las Vegas. Erivo and Grande weren’t on hand to perform, but viewers were able to hear the captivating sounds of classic tunes like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular” in the background of the dazzling, magical footage.
But it’s the moments of sisterhood that stand out; “Wicked” reveals the backstory of the friends-turned-enemies known as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. “‘Wicked’ is about change, and it’s necessary for things to get better,” Chu says in the video footage. He promises that Grande will “leave you breathless” and Erivo will “break your heart.”
Langley seconded the power of Grande and Erivo’s casting, saying they were born to play these roles. “They are brilliant, and they are matched with an equally brilliant supporting cast,” she added.
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