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Both Grande and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role on Broadway, agree that Glinda may be ‘a little in the closet’

Green-witch market! A Liberty’s collab! Jeff Goldblum on a piano! London is rolling out the green carpet for the adaptation of the stage hit

The two stars, who portray Elphaba and Glinda, have been playfully mocked for their teary appearances on social media

“Our movie set was also a recording studio,” confirms director Jon M Chu

Ariana Grande thinks her 'Wicked' character, Glinda, might be "a little in the closet" but has experienced "true love" with Elphaba.

With "Wicked" in theaters, the focus on the singer's weight has been revived once again

In “Wicked,” Elphaba and Glinda travel from Shiz University to the Emerald City on a glistening green train to meet the wizard. In real life, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have traveled much farther and wider and longer — and on airplanes — to promote their hotly anticipated film.

The journey from successful stage musical to big-screen adaptation is rarely truly successful. From director Joshua Logan’s use of coloured filters in the 1950s adaptation of South Pacific (which looks as if something is wrong) to Tom Hooper’s recent mega-mess movie of Cats, there are so many pitfalls to avoid.

As director Jon M Chu’s first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz’s memorable score. Featuring hits including Popular, The Wizard and I and For Good, the musical is particularly loved for its celebration of female characters in…