Wicked, Defying Gravity

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debuts
Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally.
How and why “Wicked” expanded 'Defying Gravity' into a lengthy climax scene
The number, long considered one of the stage show's centerpieces, occurs at the climax and serves as the final button on Part 1 of the two-part film adaptation. But it also elongates the number, putting in a far greater deal of scene work and action sequences,
Wicked Review: Defying Gravity with a Few Stumbles
Jon M. Chu's Wicked, the first of a two-part adaptation of the celebrated Broadway musical, enters the cinematic landscape with high expectations and a dazzlin
The Wicked Movie Dramatically Improves on ‘Defying Gravity’
Everyone's favorite moment in Wicked is given extra juice in the movie thanks to some canny choices made about adapting "Defying Gravity" for the screen.
Film Review: ‘Wicked’ truly defies gravity
The casting choices were questionable back then, but after the release of the film, all of the concerns and preconceived notions of the film would be proven wrong. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 90% critic score and a 97% audience score after it was released in theaters Friday.
The Wicked cast ranked by their gravity-defying net worths
The long-awaited Wicked film has more celebrities than songs in it. Even the really minor roles went to A-list stars. The main Wicked cast has about $360 million (£290 million) between them – and that’s not all Ariana Grande!
Opinion
It’s been more than twenty years – how is Wicked still defying gravity?
Call me the Wicked Witch of the West, but the last thing the world needs is yet another revival of the same tired musical, writes Emma Clarke. Can we not come up with new material instead?
Are you holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity?' The new 'Wicked' meme has us giggling
"I've seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that," Gilchrist says in a clip edited for Instag
The Internet Is Holding Space for This ‘Defying Gravity' ‘Wicked' Meme
"I've seen this week, people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that," Gilchrist says to Erivo in a clip of the exchange. The sentiment touched Erivo,
‘Wicked’ 'Defying Gravity' Interview Clip Is Press Tour's Latest Viral Hit—After Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Parodies
Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have defended how they frequently tear up while discussing the film in ...
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Voices: It’s been more than twenty years – how is Wicked still defying gravity?
I was even less enthused by the spin-off, Wicked – which, despite hitting New York ... Beyond the two most notable – and ...
‘Wicked’ is here, and fans can’t stop crying
"Wicked" has made its gravity-defying leap from stage to screen, and fans are flying to the theaters. The film, the first of ...
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This Magic Moment: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator 2’ make gravity-defying theater debuts
With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends ...
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Why Wicked's "Defying Gravity" In The Climatic Ending Is Different Explained By Director: "We Did Not Make Decisions Lightly"
Chu explains why Wicked ends on "Defying Gravity". The signature song, composed by Stephen Schwartz, was originally recorded ...
‘Wicked' Spoiler Interview: Jon M. Chu on Expanding ‘Defying Gravity,' Cutting Lines and Splitting the Musical in Two - Plus, Will Dorothy Pop Up in ‘Part 2'?
Jon M. Chu counted himself a fan of “Wicked” long before he was hired to direct the big-budget movie adaptation of the ...
'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' Bring in $270.2 Million in Global Box Office
Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' Bring in $270.2 Million in Global Box Office By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a ...