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Film | Wicked

25 January 2025

In the Playhouse

Cinema

United States | 2024 | English | Musical | PG

One of the most beloved and enduring musicals, Wicked makes its journey to the big screen as a spectacular cinematic event starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.

Chu’s film is a triumph. An all-around delight.

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The hit musical makes its spectacular silver screen debut

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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Credits

Jon M. Chu
Director

Marc Platt, David Stone
Producers

Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Screenplay

Winnie Holzman
Musical book

Gregory Maguire
Novel

Cast

Ariana Grande
as Glinda

Cynthia Erivo
as Elphaba

Jeff Goldblum
as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Michelle Yeoh
as Madame Morrible

Jonathan Bailey
Fiyero

Ethan Slater
Boq

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