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TWicked Movie Premiere Highlights: 10 Quick Points
Original Broadway Stars Unite
: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, the original Glinda and Elphaba, joined the new cast for the LA premiere.
New Stars Take the Stage
: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star as Glinda and Elphaba in the long-awaited film adaptation.
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Grand Venue
: The event took place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, a fitting setting for the magical premiere.
Star-Studded Cast
: Other cast members like Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and newcomer Marissa Bode attended the event.
Director Absent for Sweet Reason: Director Jon M. Chu missed the to be premiere with his wife as they await their fifth child.
A Beloved Story Reimagined
: Based on the 2003 Broadway hit, the film explores the origin story of the Wicked Witch, Elphaba.
Unexpected Friendship
: The story follows Elphaba and Glinda's friendship as they meet and grow close at Shiz University.
On-KinSet dness: Marissa Bode recalls Cynthia Erivo’s thoughtful gesture of baking gluten-free and vegan cookies for the cast.
Collaborative Set Design
: Production designer Nathan Crowley worked closely with Grande and Erivo to design props that reflect their characters.
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