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Composer Stephen Schwartz Talks ASCAP’s Musical Theatre Fest and ‘Queen of Versailles’ - variety.com
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20.07.2023

Composer Stephen Schwartz Talks ASCAP’s Musical Theatre Fest and ‘Queen of Versailles’

Jaden Thompson The music of Stephen Schwartz has undoubtedly changed the world. But, with the closure of the Mark Taper Forum and the L.A. arts scene in crisis, Schwartz, the Award-winning songwriter and lyricist behind hit Broadway musicals and Disney films that include “Wicked,” “Pippin,” “Pocahontas” and “Enchanted,” lamented the current state of commercial theater: “It’s a pretty bleak time right now. But there have been other bleak times.” He continues, “Post-pandemic it’s been challenging for new, more adventurous work to get produced and to find a foothold. Everything is pretty safe right now at a commercial point of view. There are a lot of brands out there… and it’s pretty difficult for interesting and original work to get through.”

‘Wicked: Part One’ Trailer: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Star In This Musical Fantasy Arriving In November - theplaylist.net
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12.02.2024

‘Wicked: Part One’ Trailer: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Star In This Musical Fantasy Arriving In November

Intellectual property and franchising always mean trying to use some popular I.P. and spinning it however possible.

Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Broadway Musical Announces World Premiere Production for Summer 2024 - www.justjared.com - USA - Florida - Boston
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09.02.2024

Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Broadway Musical Announces World Premiere Production for Summer 2024

Kristin Chenoweth is planning her Broadway return in the new musical The Queen of Versailles and the show just announced its world premiere production.

Kristin Chenoweth To Lead One-Night-Only Broadway Benefit Concert Honoring Late Roundabout Leader Todd Haimes - deadline.com
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20.12.2023

Kristin Chenoweth To Lead One-Night-Only Broadway Benefit Concert Honoring Late Roundabout Leader Todd Haimes

Kristin Chenoweth, the Emmy- and Tony-winning Broadway favorite, will lead a one-night-only benefit concert this April to honor the late Roundabout Theatre Company leader Todd Haimes.

Michael Imperioli Joins Jeremy Strong In Broadway’s ‘An Enemy Of The People’; Brad Pitt’s Plan B Signs On As Producer - deadline.com - New York - New York - Illinois - city Sidney
deadline.com
14.11.2023

Michael Imperioli Joins Jeremy Strong In Broadway’s ‘An Enemy Of The People’; Brad Pitt’s Plan B Signs On As Producer

The upcoming Broadway revival of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People starring Jeremy Strong has landed two more heavy hitters: Michael Imperioli will costar opposite Strong, and Plan B, the production company of Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner & Jeremy Kleiner, has signed on as a producer.

‘Venom 3’ release date pushed to late 2024 - nypost.com
nypost.com
09.11.2023

‘Venom 3’ release date pushed to late 2024

Venom: Let There Be Carnage.” While the actors strike effectively ended on Wednesday night, its reverberations will be felt for years. Many films slated for 2024 were in the middle of production when the labor dispute began 119 days ago — and will be forced to change their release dates.

‘Wicked’ Will Fly Back to the Pantages in December 2024 (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Hollywood
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30.10.2023

‘Wicked’ Will Fly Back to the Pantages in December 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)

Caroline Brew editor Fellow Ozians, “Wicked” is not just getting a movie adaptation helmed by Jon M. Chu. The musical, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway, will also be flying back to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement beginning December 2024.

‘The Queen of Versailles’ Musical Workshop Adds F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu & Nina White To Kristin Chenoweth-Led Cast - deadline.com - New York - city Sidney
deadline.com
03.10.2023

‘The Queen of Versailles’ Musical Workshop Adds F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu & Nina White To Kristin Chenoweth-Led Cast

EXCLUSIVE: F. Murray Abraham, Here Lies Love’s Melody Butiu, and Kimberly Akimbo’s Nina White have joined the cast of workshop presentations of The Queen of Versailles starring Kristin Chenoweth being held in New York next month.

‘Wicked’ Had 10 Days Left of Filming Before Strike Shut Down Production, Says Stephen Schwartz - variety.com
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19.07.2023

‘Wicked’ Had 10 Days Left of Filming Before Strike Shut Down Production, Says Stephen Schwartz

Jaden Thompson “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz confirmed in an interview with Variety that production was shut down with just 10 days remaining to complete filming for Parts 1 and 2 of the film adaptation. Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the original musical and collaborated again with book writer Winnie Holzman for the film adaptation, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. While Schwartz acknowledged that the timing was frustrating, he also expressed his solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “It’s quite frustrating in a way because we have, I think, 10 days worth of shooting to go finish all the shooting for both movies…But on the other hand, I might as well declare it, I’m in great sympathy and support of the unions that are striking,” he said.

‘Wicked Part Two’ From Universal And Jon Chu Moves Up A Month To Thanksgiving 2025 - deadline.com
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20.06.2023

‘Wicked Part Two’ From Universal And Jon Chu Moves Up A Month To Thanksgiving 2025

Universal Pictures looks to be pretty excited about its upcoming adaptation of the global Broadway hit Wicked as the studio is moving up Wicked Part Two to November 26, 2025. The film was originally set to bow on Christmas 2025, with Wicked Part One opening worldwide on November 27, 2024.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity in Dazzling First-Ever Look at ‘Wicked’ - variety.com - Las Vegas
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27.04.2023

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity in Dazzling First-Ever Look at ‘Wicked’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Universal brought the first-ever footage of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of “Wicked” to CinemaCon, the annual movie theater owners convention in Las Vegas. Erivo and Grande weren’t on hand to perform, but viewers were able to hear the captivating sounds of classic tunes like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular” in the background of the dazzling, magical footage. In the never-before-seen clip, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible works with Elphaba to help her control her powers. “Once you learn to harness your emotions, the sky is the limit,” Morrible tells her student. The featurette gives a sense of the sweeping, brightly lit set and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University before meeting Glinda, who presents her new roommate with that iconic pointy hat. (It’s really, uh, sharp. Don’t you think?) Later in the trailer, Jeff Goldblum makes an appearance as the wonderful Wizard of Oz, Glinda transports by bubble and Elphaba sports her signature broomstick.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Bewitching in First Footage From ‘Wicked’ - thewrap.com - city Emerald
thewrap.com
27.04.2023

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Bewitching in First Footage From ‘Wicked’

The rough and unfinished footage opened with a young green witch trying to master her magical training and being told by instructor Michelle Yeoh she needs to harness her emotions. The footage was mixed in with the filmmakers talking about how and why they made the movie.

Universal Casts Spell On CinemaCon With Early Look At ‘Wicked Part 1’ With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Michelle Yeoh - deadline.com - London - city Emerald
deadline.com
27.04.2023

Universal Casts Spell On CinemaCon With Early Look At ‘Wicked Part 1’ With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Michelle Yeoh

“We thought we’d give you a little taste of it,” said Universal Pictures boss about Wicked, which is in production in London with Jon Chu directing and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the respective roles of Glinda and Elphaba.

‘Wicked’ Movie First Look: Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Make Their Debuts - variety.com
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16.04.2023

‘Wicked’ Movie First Look: Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Make Their Debuts

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Good news! She’s dead. Director Jon M. Chu has revealed the first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of “Wicked.” “You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? FIRST LOOK of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote on Instagram.A post shared by Jon M Chu (@jonmchu) A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts everything that happened before Dorothy sauntered down that iconic yellow brick road — and tells the story of how a green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Erivo and Grande are starring in the film as Elphaba and Glinda, who form an unlikely friendship that is torn apart by external forces. Additional cast members include Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Ethan Slater as Boq.

5 LGBTQ Artists Who Have Won The Best Original Song Oscar - www.metroweekly.com - county Love
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15.03.2023

5 LGBTQ Artists Who Have Won The Best Original Song Oscar

Top Gun: Maverick, there are a handful of fellow members of the LGBTQ community who have won the Best Original Song Oscar.Elton JohnTo this day, Elton John remains the only LGBTQ artist to snag Best Original Song at the Oscars more than once.The piano player won his first trophy back in 1994, and interestingly enough, he actually beat himself for the prize. In fact, John and collaborator and lyricist Tim Rice claimed three of the five spots in the category that year with their work from Disney’s The Lion King.The duo collected the trophy for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and they were also nominated for the honor for both “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata.John would go on to double his loot in 2019 with the track “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from his own bio pic Rocketman.

‘Wicked Part 1’ Release Date Moved Up a Month to Thanksgiving 2024 - thewrap.com - Atlanta
thewrap.com
14.03.2023

‘Wicked Part 1’ Release Date Moved Up a Month to Thanksgiving 2024

writing: “We are deep into production on WICKED and everyday we get more and more excited to share with u the mischief we’ve been up to. So…We’ve decided to get it to you all a little earlier than planned.

Universal Moves Up ‘Wicked’ Part 1 Release Date - deadline.com
deadline.com
14.03.2023

Universal Moves Up ‘Wicked’ Part 1 Release Date

Universal is moving the release of Wicked Part 1 to Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from its original date of December 25, 2024.

Kristin Chenoweth To Reteam With ‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz On ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Stage Musical Adaptation - deadline.com - New York - Florida
deadline.com
24.02.2023

Kristin Chenoweth To Reteam With ‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz On ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Stage Musical Adaptation

EXCLUSIVE: A new musical based on the award-winning 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles and the life of beauty queen, socialite and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel is in development, with Kristin Chenoweth attached to star and produce.

Andrew Freedman, Veteran News and Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 67 - variety.com - New York - Russia - city Seoul - New Jersey - state Connecticut - state South Dakota - Boston - county New London
variety.com
17.02.2023

Andrew Freedman, Veteran News and Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 67

Charna Flam Veteran entertainment publicist Andrew Freedman died Feb. 8 in New York after being diagnosed with liver cancer in August. He was 67. Freedman worked with clients including Gayle King, Barbara Walters, Joan Collins, Margo Martindale, Christopher McDonald and Harry Shearer. Prior to his career as a publicist, Freedman served as communications specialist to Sen. Ted Kennedy during his 1980 presidential campaign, which was followed by his campaign work for Sen. George McGovern in South Dakota and Reps. Jim Howard and Andy Maguire in New Jersey. Following his campaigning involvement, from 1984-1991 Freedman worked at NBC and served as a spokesman for the network’s programming. Freedman oversaw the network’s press operation for the U.S.-Russian Reykjavík and Geneva summits, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the network’s presidential election coverage and managed media relations for NBC Nightly News, “Meet the Press” and the “Today” show.

‘Wicked’ Adaptation At Universal Rounds Out Inclusive All-Star Cast With Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James - deadline.com - Britain - Los Angeles - Ireland - Canada - Japan
deadline.com
09.12.2022

‘Wicked’ Adaptation At Universal Rounds Out Inclusive All-Star Cast With Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James

EXCLUSIVE: Universal and director Jon Chu have finalized their ensemble for its adaptation of the global hit Wicked with Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James joining the film. Also joining the cast are Keala Settle, Aaron Teoh and Colin Michael Carmichael. They join previously announced cast members Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater.

Michelle Yeoh Boards Universal’s ‘Wicked’ Films - deadline.com
deadline.com
08.12.2022

Michelle Yeoh Boards Universal’s ‘Wicked’ Films

Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) has joined Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, Deadline can confirm. She’s set to star alongside previously announced cast members including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldbum, Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater.

Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph: 'Disenchanted' Interview 2022 - www.glamour.com - New York - county Adams
glamour.com
17.11.2022

Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph: 'Disenchanted' Interview 2022

Enchanted flipped Disney’s iconic fairy tale script on its head.In the film, would-be princess Giselle, played by a wide-eyed Amy Adams in a star-making role, is thrust from the animated fantasy land of Andalasia to real-world New York City—complete with muggings and cockroaches—by an evil queen desperate to keep her throne. As the effervescent maiden awaits her prince’s rescue (and sings a few catchy Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz songs in the interim), she’s aided by a cynical-yet-charming lawyer named Robert (Patrick Dempsey).

‘Disenchanted’ Producer Barry Josephson On Why ‘Enchanted’ Sequel Went Straight To Disney+ – Crew Call Podcast - deadline.com
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17.11.2022

‘Disenchanted’ Producer Barry Josephson On Why ‘Enchanted’ Sequel Went Straight To Disney+ – Crew Call Podcast

The success of Hocus Pocus 2 as the most watched Disney+ movie of all-time with a first weekend of 2.7 billion views viewed spurred many to question whether the sequel to the near 30 year old movie should have gone theatrical, especially during a dry spell at the fall box office when theaters were desperate for it.

Jeff Goldblum Circling Role Of The Wizard In Universal’s ‘Wicked’ - deadline.com
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28.10.2022

Jeff Goldblum Circling Role Of The Wizard In Universal’s ‘Wicked’

Jeff Goldblum is in talks for a key role in Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, Deadline can confirm. While sources tell Deadline that Goldblum’s deal is “not even close” to sealed, we understand that the actor is eyeing the role of The Wizard.

Jonathan Bailey Joins ‘Wicked’ Cast as Fiyero - thewrap.com
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22.09.2022

Jonathan Bailey Joins ‘Wicked’ Cast as Fiyero

#JonathanBailey #Wicked https://t.co/meT51cGqDeFiyero has been played by Norbert Leo Butz, Aaron Tveit, Taye Diggs and Adam Lambert in various productions.Universal had no comment. A rep for Bailey didn’t immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.Chu recently announced that “Wicked” would be split into two films released over Christmas 2024 and 2025, saying it would be “impossible to wrestle” the story of “Wicked” into a single movie.Written by Winnie Holzman, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, “Wicked” has continuously been in production since 2003 and is the 11th longest-running Broadway show of all time.

Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Join ‘Wicked’ Movies as Fiyero (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - county Bailey
variety.com
21.09.2022

Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Join ‘Wicked’ Movies as Fiyero (EXCLUSIVE)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJonathan Bailey is in talks to join the cast of Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” movies.The “Bridgerton” star will play Fiyero in the two-part feature adaptation headlined by Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The Universal Pictures films are set for release on Christmas in 2024 and 2025.“Wicked” is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” telling the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.“We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one ‘Wicked’ movie but two!” Chu wrote in a statement when announcing the two-parter. “With more space, we can tell the story of ‘Wicked’ as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys for these beloved characters.”

‘Disenchanted’ Sequel Trailer: Watch Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams Navigate Life in Suburbia - www.etonline.com - county Prince Edward
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10.09.2022

‘Disenchanted’ Sequel Trailer: Watch Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams Navigate Life in Suburbia

is almost here! The trailer to the sequel dropped Friday at Disney's D23 Expo, and it promises life's not always a fairytale in the suburbs.The trailer opens with Amy Adams as Giselle, a princess that finds her way from her animated fairy-tale land into the real world finding herself in the suburbs of Monroeville and married to Robert Philip (Patrick Dempsey). James Marsden, who played Giselle's daft fairy-tale prince — and who ends up with Robert's ex, Nancy (Idina Menzel) — in the first film, told ET last fall that he was excited to return to the role.«They have been talking about making it for years,» said Marsden, who's reprising his role of Prince Edward. «I got my hopes up many times before and recently I was like, 'Sure, sure, they're going to make it.' And last year they said, 'We are actually doing this,' and they sent songs, and I am like, 'OK, this is actually real.'»«Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz did all of the music again, and Amy Adams [is] playing her great role as Princess Giselle,» he added.

‘Disenchanted’ Trailer: Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey Move to the Suburbs in ‘Enchanted’ Sequel - variety.com - New York - county Patrick - county Barry - county Adams - city Adams
variety.com
10.09.2022

‘Disenchanted’ Trailer: Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey Move to the Suburbs in ‘Enchanted’ Sequel

Michaela Zee editorDisney has released the official trailer for the “Enchanted” sequel, “Disenchanted,” set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ Nov. 24.Six-time Academy Award-nominated star Amy Adams reprises her role as the beloved Giselle from the 2007 rom-com. Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden and Idina Menzel also return for the sequel, with Jayma Mays, Oscar Nuñez, Yvette Nicole Brown, Gabrielle Baldacchino and Maya Rudolph joining the cast.“Enchanted” follows the story of Giselle, the animated princess-to-be from Andalasia who is magically transported to the live-action world of New York City, where she meets and falls in love with lawyer Robert Philip (Dempsey).The upcoming sequel takes place 15 years after Giselle and Robert’s happily ever after, in which the couple and Robert’s daughter Morgan (Gabrielle Baldacchino) move to the suburbs.

Kristin Chenoweth, Kenny Ortega & Monarch Media Team For ‘1300 Miles To Broadway’ Docuseries On Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp - deadline.com - county Mitchell - Jordan - Oklahoma - county Campbell
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08.09.2022

Kristin Chenoweth, Kenny Ortega & Monarch Media Team For ‘1300 Miles To Broadway’ Docuseries On Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp

EXCLUSIVE: Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!), Kenny Ortega (Julie and the Phantoms) and producers Alan Powell, Steve Barnett and Vicky Patel of Monarch Media are teaming for the docuseries 1300 Miles to Broadway. Inspired by Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp, the series introduces 8th to 12th graders to the world of performing arts through master classes in acting, singing and dancing, and goes on the emotional journey with them as they prepare for a future as performers.

Cynthia Erivo Wows BBC Proms Crowd In Last Show Before Rehearsals For ‘Wicked’ Musical Movies - deadline.com - Britain - London - Hawaii
deadline.com
18.07.2022

Cynthia Erivo Wows BBC Proms Crowd In Last Show Before Rehearsals For ‘Wicked’ Musical Movies

EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo, just weeks away from starting rehearsals for the two-part Wicked musical movie, has stopped off in London to wow an audience at the Royal Albert Hall with a concert performance for the BBC Proms that will broadcast and stream in the late fall.

‘Wicked’ Songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Why the Movie Must Be a Two-Parter: Nothing Can Follow ‘Defying Gravity’ - variety.com
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28.06.2022

‘Wicked’ Songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Why the Movie Must Be a Two-Parter: Nothing Can Follow ‘Defying Gravity’

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticAccording to Stephen Schwartz, nothing can follow “Defying Gravity.” And for the “Wicked” songwriter, that’s one key reason why the movie version of his blockbuster Broadway musical has to be split into two parts.It’s not just about overall length, the composer is saying — it’s about the audience needing a breather after one of the great Act 1 closers of all time. (Even if that breather is 12 months of moviegoers going on with their daily business, versus 20 minutes cooling their heels outside a Broadway house.)“We found it very difficult to get past ‘Defying Gravity’ without a break,” Schwartz says.

Here's the Reason Why 'Wicked' Is Being Split Into Two Movies - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
28.06.2022

Here's the Reason Why 'Wicked' Is Being Split Into Two Movies

Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the fan-favorite musical Wicked, is revealing why the film has been split into two parts.

‘Disenchanted’ Release Date, Cast and Everything We Know About the ‘Enchanted’ Sequel - thewrap.com - county Prince Edward
thewrap.com
19.06.2022

‘Disenchanted’ Release Date, Cast and Everything We Know About the ‘Enchanted’ Sequel

grossed more than $340 million worldwide, four times its production budget.)  After 14 years, they finally got their wish. In late 2020, Disney announced that Adams will reprise her role in a sequel called “Disenchanted.” Like one of Narissa’s poison apples, information about the upcoming sequel has been bobbing to the surface in the year and a half since the announcement.

Universal Releasing ‘Wicked’ Musical In Two Parts - deadline.com
deadline.com
26.04.2022

Universal Releasing ‘Wicked’ Musical In Two Parts

Here’s something that hasn’t been done with a musical before: Universal will release its feature take on the smash Broadway musical Wicked in two parts on December 25, 2024 and December 25, 2025. It’s a bold swing for a musical, which of late have been risky onscreen. However, this one is based on a legacy crowd-pleaser.

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