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Cynthia Erivo criticises ‘offensive’ fan edit of Wicked poster

Wicked film poster, saying it “degrades” her.The official poster for the forthcoming movie musical was released last week and is similar in style to the iconic poster advertising the original musical. In it, Erivo as Elphaba stares into the camera while Ariana Grande as Glinda whispers in her ear.In the new poster, both actors’ faces are visible, whereas in the original one, Elphaba’s eyes are hidden by the brim of her hat and is wearing red lipstick. The fan altered the new poster to make it closer in resemblance to the original.Erivo was not impressed.
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‘Wicked’ just shook up its Broadway cast. We found tickets.
“Wicked” is very “popular.”Now, the fifth longest-running Broadway show behind “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Chicago,” “The Lion King” and about to surpass “Cats” for fourth place, the “Wizard of Oz”-based musical has remained a fixture on the Great White Way since it opened way back in October 2003.Amazingly, in its 20th year at the Gershwin Theatre, the tourist destination is still going strong.And even though it’s a well-oiled machine, there are still a few new pieces to this well-established theatrical juggernaut.Starting March 7, Alyssa Fox assumed the lead role of Elphaba, Tony nominee John Dossett settled in as the Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl took over as Nessarose and William Youmans became the new Doctor Dillamond.So, if you want to see the brand new Wicked Witch’s origin story live in person with a fresh ensemble, here’s everything you need to know.Like most Broadway shows, “Wicked,” has a standard eight show a week schedule running from Tuesday through Sunday.Matinees take place Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m.; Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m.To find the show that makes the most sense for your calendar, we recommend reviewing the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical’s schedule here.The show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. It should be noted that there is a 15-minute intermission.Rather than make you wait until you have a playbill in hand, we did the homework for you and found out a bit about each of “Wicked’s” five most notable cast members.Alyssa Fox (Elphaba): Originally from Dallas, TX, Fox has been working her way up to the Elphaba role for 13 (!) years.
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Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer Reveal Their Dream Casting for 'Wicked' Film (Exclusive)
fans are already eager for the upcoming film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, but there's still plenty of roles to cast before director John M. Chu's production can begin defying gravity!Thank goodness, ET got a chance to speak with original Broadway cast members Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer at the recent premiere of their new project together, the Disney+ musical The couple actually met while working on together — Butz originated the role of Fiyero, the love interest who comes between Elphaba and Glinda, while Federer played the original Nessarose, Elphaba's sister — and have been married since 2007.«I'm excited to see it,» Federer said of the upcoming film adaptation. «I'm excited that the people who can't make it to whatever local theater or New York theater get to see it.»«It's wild to think about, and it does make me feel very old to think that they are already making a movie… It's gonna be huge,» Butz agreed, praising the show's story and songs for remaining so «popular» since its 2003 debut. As for dream casting for Fiyero? Federer stood by her man, immediately declaring, «Norbert Leo Butz,» but also had another possible idea.«Timothee Chalamet,» she offered, to which Butz immediately agreed. «I was just going to say that, 'cause I bet he could sing,» he added. As for a possible cameo he'd like to make, Butz offered, «Maybe I could be, like, some professor at the University.»ET spoke with Chu at the 2022  Oscar Party last month, where he said he was open to any and all cameos from the original cast members, including the original Elphaba, Idina Menzel, and Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth.«The door is always open.
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