Wicked, Defying Gravity

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ make gravity-defying debuts at the weekend box office
With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, "Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately.
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,
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.
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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?
"Wicked" Is Defying Gravity In Theaters, And Here's How Fans Are Reacting
Chu's musical adaptation of Wicked is satisfying fans of the original and introducing new fans to the wonderful world of Oz. I found some of the best tweets that'll have you tearing up over your favorite moments,
‘Wicked’ Ending, Explained: That Jaw-Dropping ‘Defying Gravity’ Climax And What To Expect In Part Two
Arguably the year’s biggest cinematic event, the highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of Broadway’s Wicked, directed by John M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has finally been released in theaters.
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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’ '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 ...
‘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 ...
‘Wicked’: Queen’s Brian May Played on the Best Version of ‘Defying Gravity’
Queen's Brian May brought out the rock 'n' roll themes of "Defying Gravity" from 'Wicked' in the best Broadway cover ever.
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ set the stage for gravity-defying box office weekend
Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and 'Gladiator II,' starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, both open wide ...
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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 ...
Wicked tries to harness Barbie's marketing magic in the hopes of defying gravity at the box office
With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in starring roles, Wicked will be hoping for Barbie-like success at the box office. So ...
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 ...