Wicked, jon m. chu and Oz

Movie review: 'Wicked Part 1' steps up Oz musical
"Wicked: Part 1," in theaters Friday, combines the whimsy of theater and magic of cinema in a rousing movie musical.
“Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical
Chu’s prequel and origin story — based on the long-running Broadway musical which debuted in 2003 — she’s Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), a shy, misunderstood young woman born with special powers and a viridescent tone.
WICKED Reviews Land As Universal's Musical Adaptation Hits Rotten Tomatoes
The first full reviews for Universal and director Jon M. Chu's Wicked are in, and the majority of critics were very impressed by the Broadway
Wicked Review – A Magical Musical Journey Through the Land of Oz
Jon M. Chu’s Wicked brings Oz to life with stunning visuals and unforgettable performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Wicked Review: A Wonderful Musical That Defies Gravity
Wicked is the best movie musical of 2024. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived a block away from the Gershwin Theatre. For the past 21 years, that theatre has been home to Wicked, a revisionist retelling of The Wizard of Oz featuring new,
Wicked review: A stunning cinematic adaptation, unashamed of its musicality
Stage-to-screen adaptations are faced with many challenges, especially with newer musicals – with the critical mess of Mean Girls and Dear Evan Hansen the most recent examples. So unless you're a true-blue “theatre kid”,
Wicked Review: Jon M. Chu Understood The Musical Assignment, And The Broadway Adaptation Defies Gravity
I always knew I’d love the Wicked movie, but I didn’t expect to love it this much. As a casual fan of the original musical as well as Jon M. Chu’s work – like Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights – I knew the project was in good hands.
Movie review: It’s no trick, ‘Wicked’ takes a magical trip back to the Land of Oz
“Wicked” opens with the citizens of the Land of Oz celebrating the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch (Erivo), who was done in ...
Love Wicked? Learn More About the Novel That Inspired the Movie — And Gregory Maguire’s Other Oz Books
The upcoming 'Wicked' movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is based upon Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, itself an ...
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Kelly Clarkson Gives a Dark Twist to 'Wizard of Oz' Classic That Fans Call 'Wicked Good'
Many compared the song to something out of a James Bond movie, writing, “Made a wizard of oz song to a Bond song that's ...
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‘Wicked’ is sure to be popular with audiences and at box office
Nevertheless, the musical retelling of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum captured the hearts of Broadway ...
'Wicked' is a visually resplendent distraction from the post-election doldrums
Wicked 3.5 out of 5 Stars Director: Jon M. Chu Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire Starring: Cynthia Erivo, ...
When does 'Wicked' come out? Release date, rating, run time, more
"Wicked" part two is slated to premiere in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. Maria Cortes Gonzalez from the El Paso Times and Meredith G. White from the Arizona Republic contributed to this report.
9 Million Tulips and an Extra-Grande Ariana: ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on Creating Oz
The THR Titan talks about conjuring up the season’s biggest hit, the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel, why ‘In the Heights’ didn’t ...
7 ‘Wicked’ good ideas for an Oz-inspired vacation
These weeks before and after the movie’s release is the ideal time to celebrate “Wicked” fandom in the U.S. and abroad.