jon m. chu, Oz and Wicked

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 by a bucket of water. Glinda the Good Witch (Grande) is hailed as a hero, but things aren’t quite what they seem.
Movie review: 'Wicked Part 1' steps up Oz musical
"Wicked: Part 1," in theaters Friday, combines the whimsy of theater and magic of cinema in a rousing movie musical.
“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.
Wicked Review: A Wonderful Musical That Defies Gravity
Wicked is the best movie musical of 2024. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived a block away from the Gershwin Theatre. For the past 21 years, that theatre has been home to Wicked, a revisionist retelling of The Wizard of Oz featuring new,
Wicked review: A stunning cinematic adaptation, unashamed of its musicality
Stage-to-screen adaptations face many challenges, especially newer musicals – just look to the critical mess of Mean Girls and Dear Evan Hansen as two recent examples. So unless you're a true-blue “theatre kid”,
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 ...
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As 'Wicked' film opens, Broadway insider talks show's appeal: 'A very deep thing'
Fans have been waiting for the big-screen version of 'Wicked' for years. It arrives in Westchester with a special event Nov.
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One of the Very Best Hollywood Adaptations of a Broadway Show, ‘Wicked: Part One’ Adds to the Oz Legacy
Wicked’ is a case where the movie builds upon the original, and in its own way even improves upon the stage version.
'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 ...
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Kelly Clarkson Gives a Dark Twist to 'Wizard of Oz' Classic That Fans Call 'Wicked Good'
Many compared the song to something out of a James Bond movie, writing, “Made a wizard of oz song to a Bond song that's ...
‘Wicked’ Reviews: Are Critics Wowed By Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Musical?
Wicked”—the movie adaptation of the classic Broadway musical starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan ...
'Wicked' Review: Jon M. Chu's Majestic Musical Defies Gravity Thanks To Cynthia Erivo's Electric Elphaba
Wicked is the latest high-profile musical to hit American cineplexes with emerging Oscar buzz. It certainly isn't Chu's first ...
‘Wicked’ Review: Jon M. Chu’s Massive Musical Adaptation Defies Gravity (and Logic) to Spin a Tale Mostly for Established Fans
Ariana Grande is a scream & Cynthia Erivo's voice is unparalleled, but expanding out the Broadway musical into two parts ...
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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, ...