As a theater enthusiast who has seen both the stage and screen versions of Wicked, I must say that the film adaptation truly brings this beloved musical to new heights. While the story remains largely the same, the cinematic enhancements add an extra layer of magic that truly enchants the audience.
Touring isn’t the most popular idea for Ariana Grande.
Enthusiasts of the “Wicked” actress were buzzing with anticipation when a rumor started circulating that she might embark on a tour in 2025. Yet, contrary to these rumors, the singer of “We Can’t Be Friends” appears to have other plans, as she seems to be declining offers for large-scale performances at this time.
The 31-year-old expressed deep gratitude for their acting career and made it clear that music and performing on stage will remain a significant part of their life, although they don’t anticipate a return to it imminently. In an interview with Variety published on December 17th, they mentioned that the next few years might involve delving into various art forms, and at this moment, acting seems particularly appealing.
She expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m thankful for your patience and understanding. I’m deeply appreciative of how we’ve both evolved throughout this entire Wicked journey. Music will continue to be an essential aspect of my life.
Ariana Grande’s latest album, “Eternal Sunshine,” came out in March, but she hasn’t embarked on a tour since completing the Sweetener World Tour at the end of 2019. Instead, she has been soaring high while co-starring in “Wicked” with Cynthia Erivo. As for the future, Ariana herself has revealed that her focus over the next decade will take a different direction than fans might be accustomed to.
Ariana shared with Bowen Yang during their conversation on his Las Culturistas podcast in November, “I’m about to reveal something that will surely give my fans and everyone else a major fright.” She continued, “I adore them and they are strong enough to handle it. We’ll continue our journey together forever. I guarantee you that I’ll keep creating music, performing on stage, and making pop tunes. However, I don’t believe I’ll maintain the same pace from the past 10 years in the next decade.
She went on saying, “I believe I have a deep affection for acting; I’m captivated by musical theater. Rediscovering this aspect of myself…Comedy is something I adore, and it brings solace to me when I engage in it—searching for roles that let me express these facets of my being.
Ariana’s choice to take a break from music and devote herself entirely to the upcoming “Wicked” sequel (slated for release on Nov 25, 2025), seems like an excellent move indeed. Following its record-breaking debut weekend, the film shattered domestic and live-action musical box office records. Now, Ariana is gearing up for awards season, with her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
Keep reading for more details on Wicked…
In the original book “Wicked,” a significant element called the Time Dragon Clock, which was presented as a traveling puppet show, appears in the Broadway adaptation at the beginning. Conversely, in the movie version, it is merely mentioned briefly when character Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) informs the citizens of Oz about Elphaba’s (portrayed by Cynthia Erivo) demise.
In the play adaptation, though it hints at Elphaba’s conception and birth, there are no scenes depicting her childhood years. Conversely, the film offers viewers an insight into her early life and even demonstrates her powers emerging from a tender age. The movie further introduces the character of Dulcibear (played by Sharon D. Clarke), a sentient bear who was present at Elphaba’s birth and took on the role of raising her, as her father, the governor of Munchkinland, was appalled by her green skin. Dulcibear also offers an explanation for Elphaba’s strong advocacy against society’s mistreatment of animals and her loss of the ability to communicate, a key theme in both the movie and musical.
In the Broadway musical, it is revealed that Elphaba was already attending Shiz University to assist her sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode). However, in the movie, she only goes there to drop off her sister. Upon witnessing Elphaba’s display of power, Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) persuades her to enroll. The events that follow are similar, with Glinda unintentionally becoming Elphaba’s roommate due to some oversight in room assignments. In the musical version, it is suggested that Elphaba’s room allocation may have been overlooked.
In both the film and the play, a character named Doctor Dillamond (voiced by Peter Dinklage in the movie) is a talking goat who serves as the history professor at Shiz. He educates the students about the ongoing plot against animals throughout Oz. The movie presents various other talking animal characters who seem to be part of an animal rebellion, but these do not appear in the play. In the play, the song “Something Bad” takes place in Doctor Dillamond’s classroom, while in the movie, he sings it with Elphaba in his private quarters. The film and musical present different versions of these scenes.
The musical and film versions of the story share a love triangle involving Glinda, Elphaba, and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). However, the way Fiyero initially encounters Elphaba varies between the two mediums. In the stage production, his carriage almost hits her when he arrives at Shiz, delivered by his servant. In contrast, in the movie, Fiyero nearly steps on Elphaba while riding his horse through the woods near the university, with him jokingly stating that she was hard to spot amidst the foliage since she blended in with the surroundings.
As the news spreads that Doctor Dillamond is being dismissed from Shiz, a fresh professor steps into the scene, showcasing innovative cages for animals. In one instance, these cages house a sorrowful lion cub. My heart aches at this sight, and Elphaba’s anger ignites like wildfire. In the stage production, she stirs up a commotion by causing both the students and professor to lose control, all while rescuing the cub and escorting it to safety alongside Fiyero. In the movie adaptation, she takes a more drastic approach, using poppies to pacify everyone – a subtle nod to the original 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz,” where she puts Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion under the same spell in a field of dream-inducing poppies.
In the movie version, there’s a slight variation when Elphaba departs to meet the Wizard: Instead of bidding farewell at home as in the musical, her father appears at the train station. Here, Nessarose presents him to Boq (Ethan Slater).
The movie provides more information on the Grimmerie, an ancient book of spells written in a language that is lost to modern-day Ozians. So, while the movie version does not feature any full new songs, it does feature a new section added to “One Short Day. The movie’s extended version adds to the legend of the Wizard, and claims that he is the only person who has been able to read the Grimmerie, fulfilling an Ozian prophecy many had been waiting for (which we later learn is not true as he cannot read it, but Elphaba can.)
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share an exciting revelation about “One Short Day.” This song underwent significant transformations from stage to screen, but that’s not all it has in store! In the movie, two extraordinary guest stars lend their voices to a new section: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway. They are labeled as Wiz-O-Mania Super Stars, portraying characters not present in the stage version. However, they offer a delightful dose of nostalgia to musical enthusiasts, intermingling with Erivo and Grande in the Emerald City.
In both adaptations of Wicked, the Wizard initially enchants both Elphaba and Glinda. But in the film, he uses a large replica of Oz to cast the spell, claiming that he intends to construct a pathway guiding Oz’s inhabitants to the Emerald City. He even allows Elphaba and Glinda to choose the color for this path, resulting in the well-known Yellow Brick Road being created.
In the movie adaptation, Elphaba’s significant musical scene during act one’s climax is expanded and modified. This extension features a brief glimpse of her younger self in a vision, which encourages her to depart from the Wizard and Glinda, embarking on a journey to rebrand herself under a new identity. Such a flashback moment is not present in the stage play.
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2024-12-18 16:47