The stage play actually toes the balance pretty well in terms of balancing storytelling and music. While there are moments of suddenly bursting into song, they almost always serve to further the narrative in some way. And there are also large chunks of non-singing.
@PopCultureCult3 ай бұрын
Guess we should see it then. 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting.
@overthemoo3 ай бұрын
I agree, but in that some songs undeniably heighten the story … and is therefore pushing the story along. And while there are some songs that could be dropped when it comes to their necessity, the musical’s score is just so feel-good that it would not be ideal to ax them. In fact, I would hope there was an effort to improve them, making them more imperative. Anyway- I love that this movie is legitimately an adaptation; an attempt to be its own thing by showcasing the musical, reintroducing elements of the book [that the musical left out], incorporating other Oz-related properties, and of course adding something of its own. (I’ve heard there is at least one new character and song.)
@shyliapedersen25853 ай бұрын
fun fact: ariana grande actually started on broadway before being on nickelodeon!! I think she was around 14 year old? she’s said she was waiting for YEARS to be able to audition for this role. I think the two of them (ariana and cynthia) are going to make a powerful pairing for this movie!
@PopCultureCult3 ай бұрын
Sweet. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@edlyngaus87333 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest reaction.🙂
@PopCultureCult3 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting and watching.
@chicagosouthside4112 ай бұрын
I haven’t seen the play, but I’ve read the book. While the story you say you’re not interested in, the friendship/competitiveness story, is a big part of this, this is also a story about political oppression and otherness. I have a feeling Jon Chu may expand on those aspects of the story and that it may surprise you.
@PopCultureCult2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@cruzuvalle98453 ай бұрын
Go see it live!!! Nothing beats live music and vocals!!! It’s so good you have to see it !!! ❤❤❤❤❤
@PopCultureCult3 ай бұрын
Definitely. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@user-wc9df9bq1c3 ай бұрын
It just celebrated its TWENTY YEAR anniversary on broadway (and still going strong)!!
@PopCultureCult3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@LJsReactions6 күн бұрын
If you think about The Wizard of Oz was a musical the novels were great very dark...Imagine if the Grim Brothers wrote the Wizard of Oz
@charlesharry79013 ай бұрын
Maybe awkward too you but it musical movie they doing something new
@indygabee3 ай бұрын
there is a differentiation between hamilton and west side story... just say your biased!!! and also just say you are not into wicked instead of beating around the bush. also wicked is not wizard of oz. wizard of oz is off of wicked... so lets get the facts right.
@koragray47943 ай бұрын
I'm like the trailer, plus Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. The musical is based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and takes place before Dorothy arrives in the Land of Oz. Wicked focuses on the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and her friendship with Glinda the Good. The musical also provides background information on The Wizard of Oz, such as how the scarecrow loses his brain, the tin man loses his heart, and why the lion has no courage. However, some say that Wicked is an alternative version of the 1939 film, and that you should watch The Wizard of Oz before seeing Wicked because the musical has many twists and plot points that might go over your head. The musical also leaves out many details from the film, such as how Dorothy is rescued by her friends from the Wicked Witch, and any mention of Dorothy or the "little girl". Also, another thing is that I'm like you: I have no connection on the broadway show based on it, however the movie will be a two-part as well. Overall, I'm going to check it out in theaters though. 💗💚🧹