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“Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical

Chu’s prequel and origin story — based on the long-running Broadway musical which debuted in 2003 — she’s Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), a shy, misunderstood young woman born with special powers and a viridescent tone.

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'Wicked' review: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande are fantastic as witchy BFFs

Not everything soars but Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are dynamite as besties in "Wicked," a "Wizard of Oz" prequel based on the Broadway show.

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‘Wicked: Part I’ review: Off to see the wizard, in fits and starts — but Cynthia Erivo soars

The screen version of the Broadway musical has plenty of extra time to wander since it only covers the first act. That’s a mixed blessing.

Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft praises Wicked movie

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Judy Garland's Daughter Shares Strong Reaction to the 'Wicked' Movie

Garland was an iconic American actress, singer, and dancer, best known for her portrayal of Dorothy Gale in the beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Garland's career spanned decade

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Judy Garland’s daughter shares her honest opinion of Wicked

Judy Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft, has shared her honest and glowing praise for the new musical Wicked, which is set to hit cinemas this Friday. Luft, 71, is the daughter of the original Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland and American businessman,

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Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Praises “Wicked” as 'Breathtaking' and 'Everything I Wanted It to Be'

The Wicked movie has Lorna Luft ’s approval. The daughter of The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland took to Instagram to post an enthusiastic review of the Jon M. Chu -directed adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s hit Broadway musical.

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Wicked: this Wizard of Oz prequel is utterly exhausting and hopelessly miscast

Or at least, the first half of it. Because Universal’s take on the billion-dollar-grossing Wizard of Oz prequel musical, ...

Movie review: It’s no trick, ‘Wicked’ takes a magical trip back to the Land of Oz

“Wicked” opens with the citizens of the Land of Oz celebrating the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch (Erivo), who was done in ...

Love Wicked? Learn More About the Novel That Inspired the Movie — And Gregory Maguire’s Other Oz Books

The upcoming 'Wicked' movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is based upon Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, itself an ...

"Wicked" is a bewitching spectacle that smartly probes who has power in a beloved fairy tale

Cynthia Erivo is moving while Ariana Grande delights in an entertaining holiday event film that defies expectations ...

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Movie review: 'Wicked Part 1' steps up Oz musical

Director Jon M. Chu honors the stage production, but adds magic only cinema can produce. Wicked is the story of the witches of Oz. After the melting of the Witch of the West by Dorothy, Glinda ...

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There's only one problem with 'Wicked' — and it's not Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's stunning performances

In 1995, the Wicked Witch of the West was turned into a tragic heroine named Elphaba. If the novel reinterpreted the "Oz" ...

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'Wicked' fans have a message to moviegoers: Don't sing along in theaters

“I want to hear Cynthia Erivo singing, I want to hear Ariana Grande singing,” Lewis said, referring to the actors who star as ...

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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz’ Adaptations Reflect “America In Transition”

Ahead of 'Wicked's Nov. 22 premiere, director Jon M. Chu explained how 'The Wizard of Oz' frequently reflects America's ...

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