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From Nessarose's silver slippers to a grand wedding, here are seven differences between 'Wicked: For Good' and Act Two of the Broadway musical
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“Wicked: For Good” director explains why 'As Long As Your Mine' isn’t intimate from the start
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu shares details of rehearing with Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey for Elphaba and Fiyero's big song in the movie musical sequel.
Wicked: Fod Good also stars Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen; Sharon D. Clarke as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear; and Colman Domingo as the voice of the Cowardly Lion.
“For Good” doesn’t just continue the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) friendship; it also gives the backstory of Dorothy’s companions: The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion and The Scarecrow.
Part one of Wicked left viewers off at the end of what would have been Act 1 of the Broadway musical, where Elphaba sings “Defying Gravity” and escapes Emerald City. Now, part two takes place a few years later,
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Who Is The Cowardly Lion in ‘Wicked: For Good?’ Meet the Academy Award Nominee Behind That Voice
Unlike Dorothy’s other companions, the Cowardly Lion is a digital character, voiced in “Wicked: For Good” by Colman Domingo. The Cowardly Lion makes a brief appearance in the first “Wicked” film — though, it’s an easy connection to miss without knowledge of the full show.
"That piece of clothing has a note on it," Jon M. Chu reveals of a pivotal moment at the end of the magical musical sequel.