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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.

The Guardian on MSN · 11h

Wicked review – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a blast in sugar-rush Wizard of Oz fantasy

It’s a sugar-rush fantasy with the overpowering star presence of Cynthia Erivo; it basically dunks you face-down in a hyperreal ball pit of M&Ms for two and three-quarter hours. I don’t have showtune-rapture in my DNA but this movie made a cleaner,

GamesRadar on MSN · 1h

Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"

For more than 20 years, Wicked has been a staple of Broadway, telling the untold stories of the witches of Oz – and a film adaptation has been spoken of for almost as long. Discussions first began in 2004,

TheWrap on MSN · 2h

'Wicked' Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Make Movie Magic in a Mostly Great Musical

People who hate when I start a review by saying there are two kinds of people in the world, and people who don't read my reviews. The point is there are always dichotomies, and a film like "Wicked" -- Jon M.

Evening Standard on MSN · 15h

Wicked: everything you need to know about the new Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande film

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' recovered after 2005 theft are back in the spotlight

The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" have hit the auction block nearly 20 years after they ...

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'If I Only Had a Brain' From 'The Wizard of Oz' | Kelly Clarkson Kellyoke Cover

In the latest Kellyoke, Kelly and My Band Y'all perform a twisted cover of "If Only I Had a Brain" from the Hollywood classic ...

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Strong leads and agile musical numbers can't fully colorize the first half of Wicked

Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande know their way around a musical. So why does Wicked look so drab?

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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 ...

Hometown Source2h

Final 'Wizard of Oz' performances hit the stage this weekend

St. Louis Park High School's production of "The Wizard of Oz" will continue through Nov. 21-23, with shows 7 p.m. Thursday ...

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

Actor Cynthia Erivo tops the list of reasons the first part of a two-part film adaptation of the musical “Wicked” likely will ...

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‘The Wizard of Oz’ set to hit the stage in Lindsay

Beth Wilson directs daughter Ella in FLATO Academy Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz” taking the stage Nov. 22 to 24 ...

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Constellation This December

This December, Constellation will present The Wizard of Oz. A beloved tradition, each year, Constellation’s Family Holiday ...

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'Wicked' is a visually resplendent distraction from the post-election doldrums

Wicked 3.5 out of 5 Stars Director: Jon M. Chu Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire Starring: Cynthia Erivo, ...

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, ...

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