Wicked
The Witches of Oz are making magic at the box office. Universal’s Thanksgiving tentpole Wicked: For Good opened to a record-smashing $150 million in North America and $226 million worldwide after topping Friday’s North American chart with a massive $68.7 million from 4,115 theaters (that number includes $30.8 million in previews). Audiences are more than embracing the pic, giving […]
Lencia Kebede made Broadway history this week, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full-time in Wicked. The Los Angeles-born first-generation Ethiopian American previously spent five years on tour with Hamilton before making her Broadway debut on Tuesday. Singing the iconic “Defying Gravity”, Kebede described the moment as overwhelming and deeply […]
Cynthia Erivo expressed her frustration over a fan-edited “Wicked” poster that altered her image, calling the changes “deeply hurtful.” In an Instagram Story posted on October 16, 2024, Erivo criticized the fan-made version for covering her eyes and changing her expression, which she felt diminished her role as Elphaba in the upcoming film. She compared […]
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