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“I’m in awe:” Fans react to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “stunning” Oscars performance

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivered an epic performance at the Oscars, and fans (including us) are emotional.  On Sunday (2 March), the stars flocked to the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, for the 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien. To kick off the evening’s festivities, Wicked stars Erivo and Grande brought viewers back to Oz with jaw-dropping renditions of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ from The Wizard of Oz and ‘Home’ from The Wiz. In addition to singing tracks from two iconic Wizard of Oz films, the pair…

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar

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Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Playing at the Hollywood Bowl between 1 and 3 August, Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph, while Stephen Oremus (also a Tony winner!) will serve as musical director and conductor. Erivo, who previously starred as Mary Magdalene in an all-female version in 2020, celebrated the news on Instagram as she wrote: “Just a little busy this summer, can’t wait.” Jesus Christ Superstar was first released as a…

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Ariana Grande breaks silence on fans shipping her with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo

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Ariana Grande has addressed fans who are shipping her with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo. Back in November, moviegoers worldwide were finally treated to the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: Part One explores the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp (Erivo), a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared because of her green skin, and Galinda Upland (Grande), a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” Following its release, the fantasy adventure became a smash hit amongst critics and viewers, who praised…

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“It’s my turn to be your agony uncle:” Jonathan Bailey gives sage life advice to fans

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Jonathan Bailey has added another role to his impressive resume: Handsome life coach. On 5 February, the beloved actor teamed up with Britsh Vogue for the publication’s ‘Agony Uncle’ video series. As the name suggests, Bailey answered an array of inquiries from fans, with the first question coming from a woman upset over her husband leaving his dirty pants on the floor. “Put them on your head, wear them to a dinner party and look at him and say, you did this to me. Don’t do that,” he joked. “I’d…

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Jonathan Bailey fans are ‘losing their minds’ over these Wicked workout photos

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“Zaddy,” “oh my god” and “a loss for the heterosexuals” are just a few of the many relatable, and NSFW, fan reactions to these new Jonathan Bailey photos. On February 5, celebrity trainer Rik Melling shared new photos of the Fellow Travelers star in workout mode, ahead of his performance as Fiyero in Wicked. In his caption, Melling said that working on the musical blockbuster was “such a dream”, and that he and everyone involved knew it was “going to be something special, and it really was”. He praised Bailey…

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Wicked choreographer reveals Ariana Grande’s “deep” knowledge of Oz’s queer history

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Behind the viral moments and emotional depth of Wicked’s musical numbers stands Christopher Scott, the visionary choreographer bringing Oz to life through dance. When it comes to the beloved musical, fans don’t necessarily think of choreography. In the acclaimed film adaptation from Jon M. Chu, however, dance has become just as much a star of the film as its iconic songs and protagonists. In December, GAY TIMES skipped down the yellow brick road to spend ‘One Short Day’ in the Emerald City with Christopher Scott to talk all things Wicked.…

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“It’s a pivotal moment”: Ariana Grande teases Glinda’s new song in Wicked: For Good

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Ariana Grande has shared exciting new details about the Wicked sequel. Since November, fans have immersed themselves in the film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: Part One dives into the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared due to her green skin, and Galinda Upland (Grande), a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” The synopsis reads: “The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an…

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu on Gelphie: ‘It’s intimate and beautiful’

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Fellow Ozians! After rumours and speculation, innuendo and outuendo, Wicked director Jon M. Chu has finally shared his thoughts on ‘Gelphie’. In December, GAY TIMES was invited to Napa Valley, California, to spend ‘One Short Day’ in the Emerald City and sit down with Chu to talk all things Wicked ahead of its home release on 3 January 2025. Since its release in November, the blockbuster has reignited conversations around Oz’s legacy, with fans reflecting on the powerful relationship between Elphaba and Glinda – affectionally dubbed ‘Gelphie’. (It even birthed…

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“It’s such a privilege”: Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey discusses his dreams of becoming a father

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Jonathan Bailey has opened up about his future fatherhood plans. Over the last few years, the beloved talent has captivated pop culture enthusiasts with incredible performances and his dreamy good looks. In 2020, Bailey hit mainstream superstardom for his role as Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s acclaimed Regency-era drama Bridgerton. Two years later, he received widespread critical acclaim for his performance as Tim Laughlin in Paramount+ and Showtime’s period drama Fellow Travellers, for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Lastly, in November 2024, Bailey wowed…

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Wicked makes history as the highest-grossing stage musical adaptation of all time

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Wicked: Part One has added another incredible record to its already long list of achievements. Over the last few months, the fantasy feature has dominated the pop culture sphere following its release on 22 November.   From its larger-than-life musical numbers to the showstopping cast performances, Wicked: Part One has solidified itself as one of the biggest hits of 2024. In addition to earning universal acclaim, the film has broken an array of box office records, including the biggest global opening for a non-sequel film for 2024 and the biggest global…

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