Wicked fans have had plenty to rejoycify about this holiday season, and the gifts just keep on coming!
On December 20, Universal unexpectedly released a sing-along version of the film adaptation's hit soundtrack, featuring the full backing tracks from the film, including "Defying Gravity," "Dancing Through Life," "Popular," and more. The sing-along soundtrack is now available on all streaming platforms.
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Featuring songs by Stephen Schwartz, a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, and designs by Tony winner Paul Tazewell, the Wicked films star Cynthia Erivo and Grammy winner Ariana Grande as, respectively, Elphaba and Glinda. The second half of the two-part adaptation will arrive November 21, 2025.
The cast also features West End Company Olivier winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, SpongeBob SquarePants star Ethan Slater as Boq, Emmy winner Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond, 2023 Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and newcomer Marissa Bode as Nessarose.
Stage and screen star Keala Settle, SNL's Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Aaron Teoh, and Colin Michael Carmichael also play roles new to the musical's screen version, with Settle as Miss Coddle, Carmichael as Professor Nikidik, and Yang, James, and Teoh as Shiz students Pfannee, ShenShen, and Avaric, respectively.
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Wicked, injecting a new backstory onto the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, debuted on Broadway in 2003 and continues to be an audience favorite at the Gershwin Theatre. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the musical features music and lyrics by Schwartz and a book by Holzman. The original cast included Tony winners Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. The musical is now the fourth longest-running production in Broadway history.
The show won 2004 Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical (Menzel), Best Costume Design (Susan Hilferty), and Best Scenic Design (Eugene Lee).
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