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"Wicked" cast a new spell with old magic

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's vocal talents elevate the songs, putting an original spin on "unoriginal" hits

Salon

"Wicked" and the question of Nessarose

Marissa Bode's casting is groundbreaking and deserving of celebration. The role itself, however, comes with caveats

Salon

Wicked ending explained: Easter eggs, cameos, differences to the Broadway musical, and more

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AP PHOTOS: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cut a 'Wicked' swath around the world

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 Independent UK

Five things we have learned from the new Wicked trailer starring Ariana Grande

The highly praised stage adaptation is coming to the big screen in November

Evening Standard

New Wicked trailer takes us back to the Emerald City as Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba goes up against Jeff Goldblum's Wizard of Oz

Friendship, romance, and danger... Oh my!

Total Film

Dr. Dillamond's Role In Wicked Movie Musical Still Uncertain

The Wicked movie adaptation stirs excitement with speculation about Dr. Dillamond's role and potential gender-bent casting.

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First trailer for Wicked defies gravity as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bring the magic

Part One of Jon M. Chu's Broadway adaptation hits theaters this Thanksgiving

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