As I entered a sold-out cinema for a “Wicked: Part One” preview event in Sydney this week, I had a terrifying thought: What if people started to sing along? Moments into the film and just seconds into the first song, my worst fear was realized. A group of musical theater kids, who fancied themselves more talented than … Read more
By the pricking of my thumbs, something “Wicked” this way comes… Successor to the coveted role of Elphaba — originated in “Wicked” on Broadway by Idina Menzel in 2003 — Cynthia Erivo has taken up the mantle in the long-awaited film adaptation. Channeling the witchy woman across red carpets and the occasional yellow brick road, the … Read more
Cynthia Erivo is again addressing her controversial reaction to a fan-edited poster for the movie “Wicked.” In a new interview, Erivo, 37, who plays Elphaba – aka the Wicked Witch of the West – in “Wicked,” says she “had a little human moment” when she saw the altered advert and acknowledged that she “fell out … Read more
movie review WICKED Running time: <br>160 minutes. Rated PG (some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material). <br>In theaters. Who can say if “Wicked” has been changed for the better? I do believe it has been changed for the longer. Hollywood has, somewhat mystifyingly, taken a two-and-a-half-hour hit Broadway musical and — hey presto! — … Read more
Cynthia Erivo doesn’t like questions about her business in the bathroom. The “Wicked” star, 37, appeared on “Armchair Expert” on Monday and clapped back at host Dax Shepard for asking how she wipes her butt with her long talon nails. Shepard, 49, noted that the question was “inappropriate” but he asked it anyway — and … Read more
I’ve got voting on the brain. That’s right, it’s only 113 days till the Oscars. And, this year, the race to the Academy Awards is starting to feel like a presidential election: frantic and down-to-the-wire. Not only is there no obvious frontrunner for Best Picture yet, with less than two months to go until the … Read more
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. Asked how they reacted after learning the other one had … Read more
Is Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music? The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical … Read more
Ariana Grande has shared why she chose to be credited under her full name, “Ariana Grande-Butera,” in the upcoming “Wicked” film adaptation. The pop star, 31, plays Glinda the Good Witch in the first part of the two-film series, set to hit theaters on Nov. 22. Though known professionally as “Ariana Grande,” the singer surprised … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. How Ozmopolitan — r.e.m. beauty’s new collection inspired by the Broadway show-turned-movie “Wicked” is now available to shop online! r.e.m. beauty is, of course, the cosmetics and skincare line by Ariana Grande, who will star in “Wicked” as … Read more
“Wicked” fans are showing off their gravity defying sleuthing talents. A new featurette was released on Wednesday in anticipation of director Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Along with exclusive interviews with Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), viewers also get a glimpse at new clips from the film. Fans think they’ve spotted Kristin Chenoweth’s … Read more
Hollywood’s elite are at war over President Biden — and it could cost the Democrats millions of dollars and crucial A-list support they rely on. Tinseltown is arguably the most important and influential Democratic stronghold in the country, but The Post can reveal the fury behind the scenes as a wealth of power players and … Read more
Impeccable tailoring, deconstructed suiting, and microscopic attention to detail? It can only be Thom Browne. Browne, who launched his eponymous menswear label in 2003, branched into womenswear years later with a bold declaration: “There is no dividing line between men’s and women’s fashion, it’s always just a matter of cut.” Now, wearing the designer is … Read more