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Ariana Grandeis doing research for her next onscreen role.
The Grammy winner, 28, enjoyed a “very, very brilliant"Broadwayperformance ofWickedon Saturday after shewas cast as Glindain the upcomingJohn M. Chu-directed feature adaptation.
“[Lindsay Heather PearceandBrittney Johnson] you were so very, very brilliant,” Grande wrote to the musical’s stars. “Truly an honor to see and hug and hear and witness you both. I am weeping! Still! Words simply do not suffice. Everyone was so remarkable. I feel so deeply thankful to have experienced this tonight. Floating!”
The singer posted a photo of the play’s Land of Oz map that adorns the stage curtains, along with a live photo of herself looking up at a framed poster from the original Broadway run, which featuresKristin Chenowethas Glinda.
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Chenowethcongratulated Grandein November after she was cast alongsideCynthia Erivoas Elphaba in the highly-anticipated movie musical.
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Wickeddebuted on Broadway in October 2003 with a cast that featured Chenoweth,Idina Menzelas Elphaba, andJoel Greyas the Wizard. The original production won three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Grammy Award.
Based on the Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novelWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the musical tells the story of Elphaba’s life prior to becoming known as the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’sThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz(which was later adapted into the classic 1939 film starringJudy Garland).
source: people.com
