Wicked, jon m. chu and Broadway

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande In A Movie Musical Adaptation That Actually Eclipses The Broadway Stage Play
Of course any trip to Oz requires top of the line craftsmanship so a big shout out to the sparkling cinematography of Alice Brooks, costume design of Paul Tazewell, production design of Nathan Crowley, and the dazzling choreography of Christopher Scott. John Powell’s thrilling musical score, blending with Schwartz’s iconic tunes is note perfect.
'Wicked' review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo aspire for movie musical magic
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande play Elphaba and Glinda in "Wicked." Credit: Universal Pictures While the performances in the film are sensational overall, Chu makes a series of downright confounding choices that undercut the rapturous flow of the Broadway production and even the perspective of the story he aims to exalt.
Wicked Review: Jon M. Chu Understood The Musical Assignment, And The Broadway Adaptation Defies Gravity
I always knew I’d love the Wicked movie, but I didn’t expect to love it this much. As a casual fan of the original musical as well as Jon M. Chu’s work – like Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights – I knew the project was in good hands.
Cynthia Erivo shades actresses who auditioned for Glinda in ‘Wicked’: ‘Thank goodness’ Ariana Grande was cast
Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process.
Grande and Erivo shine in a vibrant, yet bloated ‘Wicked’ adaptation
While bloated, the film version of “Wicked” is enjoyable and will please fans who will delight in hearing favorite songs.
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Rudimentary math suggests more than 15 million on Broadway alone. And now we have “Wicked” the movie, director Jon M. Chu’s lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted (and nearly three-hour) ode to this origin story of Elphaba and her (eventual) bestie — Glinda,
‘Wicked’ review: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande soar in film adaptation
Jon M. Chu’s film of the hit Broadway musical is an absolute thrill: wonderfully cast, beautifully sung, dazzlingly designed and costumed, writes Moira Macdonald.
“Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical
The prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' also stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in 'Wicked.' In Oz, she was the Wicked Witch of the West,
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‘Wicked’ nearly starred Lady Gaga and Shawn Mendes, as directed by Stephen Daldry of ‘The Crown’
The cast of the “Wicked” movie almost looked a lot different, with Stephen Daldry as director and Lady Gaga and Shawn ...
When does 'Wicked' come out? Release date, rating, run time, more
"Wicked" part two is slated to premiere in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. Maria Cortes Gonzalez from the El Paso Times and Meredith G. White from the Arizona Republic contributed to this report.
When is 'Wicked' coming out? How to see it on the big screen in Arizona
Here's when to see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, plus prerelease screening dates and how to get ...
How long is 'Wicked' movie? Find out release date, cast, rating, length
Universal's musical event, "Wicked," will be released Nov. 22 in major theaters. The film runs 2 hours and 41 minutes. Prime members can be among the first to enjoy Wicked in their city with a special ...