So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s musical movie adaptation of author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 “Wizard of Oz” prequel novel and its 2003 Broadway musical?

The actress shares which scene emotionally wrecked her, which moments were improvised, when she found her singing voice, and more.

Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors. Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godspell” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Erivo and Grande are joined by Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero), Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard), and Peter Dinklage (Dr Dillamond). Jon M Chu directs the two-part property – with the second half due for release in November.

Wicked': Inside the 20-year journey from stage to screen. A production history with Marc Platt, Winnie Holzman, and Jon M. Chu.

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently sat down with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, to discuss her experiences creating Glinda for the big screen and what fans can expect from the next installment.

Much of the current clamour is around the two brand-new tunes that will feature in the forthcoming film, titled Wicked: For Good. Elphaba actress Cynthia Erivo has already spoken to WhatsOnStage about working with composer Stephen Schwartz on a new number for Elphaba in the film.

Every Ryan Gosling Role From 1995 to 2020, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant If ‘Wicked’ falters in pacing and script, it more than makes up for it in its musical numbers and choreography. Chu’s direction leans heavily into the theatricality of the source material,

Long before Cynthia Erivo donned the green makeup, Hollywood’s highest-paid actress of the 1990s almost brought the Wicked Witch’s story to the screen – without a single song. Demi Moore has confirmed that her production company attempted to adapt Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked three decades ago,

Wicked is “pop-you-lar” at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Filmmaker Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical is nominated in four categories, including Cinematic Box Office Achievement and Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy,

The Jon M. Chu film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande only won one award but it was at the center of fun moments during Sunday's show.

Hollywood’s newest blockbuster “Wicked” has taken over the internet and solidified its place as an engaging and well-produced movie musical in a time of poor adaptations and unoriginal soundtracks.