‘Defying Gravity’ by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for ‘Wicked’ has climbed to the top as it reached no. 1 on US iTunes for the first time since the official release of the musical’s soundtrack on streaming platforms.
The musical, starring lead stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which premiered in the United States on November 22, 2024, has received accolades from audience around the world and fared well in the Box Office.
Wicked (titled onscreen as Wicked: Part I) is a 2024 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is the first of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical Wicked by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, which in turn is based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, its sequels, and its 1939 film adaptation.
The film covers the musical’s first act and stars actress Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande-Butera[b] as Galinda Upland. Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum feature in supporting roles.
Wicked premiered at the State Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on November 3, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on November 22. It was particularly praised for its performances, production design, and faithfulness to and expansion of the source material, although its runtime and cinematography were met with some criticism. It has grossed $162.9 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Wicked Part Two is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025.
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