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Critics are praising Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their performances in "Wicked."

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Let’s Talk About How Those Wicked Cameos Came To Be

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If You Enjoyed Jonathan Bailey in Wicked, Please Consider: This Catboy

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'Wicked' broke 3 box-office records in its opening weekend. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster musicals.

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"Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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'Wicked' soars at the box office with an estimated $164 million worldwide

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Universal's "Wicked."

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'Wicked' sing-alongs fuel renewed debate on movie etiquette: '9/10 movie but 1/10 audience'

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cynthia erivo and ariana grande as elphaba and glinda in wicked. they're both smiling and looking toward something in awe, holding hands. erivo is painted green and wearing black, and grande is blonde wearing a pink dress
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Universal's "Wicked."

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'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear

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"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are in theaters this weekend.

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Wicked‘s Director Says Nailing ‘Defying Gravity’ Was ‘Hell on Earth’

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Here's how 'Wicked' pays homage to the original Broadway musical in a star-studded cameo

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Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in "Wicked."

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'Wicked' is a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz.' Here's where it fits in the story's timeline.

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Dorothy (Judy Garland) is the hero in "The Wizard of Oz," while Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is the hero in "Wicked."

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