Ariana Grande Wicked?

[mplstheatrefan]

This seems pretty fake. What are your thoughts on this (if it happened to be real)?

 

http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5722997/ariana-grande-set-to-hit-broadway/amp/

[pdjennings]

Isn’t The Sun akin to a National Enquirer level fake tabloid?

[Call_me_jorge]

I saw that too and that seems like the fakest thing I’ve ever read.

[steven22]

I’m still hoping for Jessica Vosk. I hope she replaces Jackie.

[Bwayfan292]

They would bring Jessica in before Ariana. That article is 100% fake.

[222disneyland]

stop trolling 

[chelseaburnside]

https://twitter.com/FrankieJGrande/status/970387729241358336

Her brother just tweeted: "moving back to NYC for a bit... i wonder what for? "

[trpguyy]

The Sun is the UK's most widely circulated paper, though not terribly reliable.

[Bwayfan292]

While i am praying to god that this 100% false all I can think of is how horrible the stage door will be. I cant imagine them not brining in Jessics though.

[Jjohansan]

I truly hope this is not true. As a big fan of Grande I will be the first to admit that she is not suited to play Elphaba. Also, Wicked does not need to resort to stunt casting to stay afloat.

[Itonlytakesajourney]

The tweet from Frankie makes this just a bit more plausible- still going to be doubting this until the very day it’s announced. I wouldn’t be terribly opposed to this, though; I think her voice could go well with the part/score and it’s much more suited to her than Penny. Also there’s a few videos on YouTube showing her singing songs from the show. She’s not half bad imo

[hamiltonstradition]

Woah, this rumor is getting way outta hand already. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5461873/Ariana-Grande-set-play-lead-witch-Wicked-Broadway.html

[CindersGolightly]

If this is true, could it mean she'll also take on the role in the film? I'd be very, very pleased by that.

[BroadwayConcierge]

"the witch"

[textbarellis]

While I am in LOVE with she and her music, I just don't see this happening right now. She's about to release her new album and, I'd imagine, wouldn't have time to do 8 shows a week. Maybe she's starring in the film adaptation? I'd be down for that. However, I do think she needs some acting lessons to prep for the role. This isn't a horrible idea though!

[WickedFan1615]

Jessica for broadway please
Ariana can do the movie

[rosscoe(au)]

Three months for summer , than they announce her in the movie!

[BroadwayConcierge]

CindersGolightly said: "If this is true, could it mean she'll also take on the role in the film?I'd be very, very pleased by that."

This is the only reason I'd see her doing the role on Broadway. And it's kind of brilliant, if you think about it. Let her do a few months in the role on stage so she can feel it out (while simultaneously upping your premium seat prices to make a boatload at the box office) before casting her—now an experienced Elphaba—in the film? Win-win for the producing team.

[Itonlytakesajourney]

Also Jackie’s contract is up at the tail end of Summer. Ariana can take over then; to get them through the tougher Autumn months (though Wicked doesn’t need it, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind even more people clamoring to see the show), and then Jessica Vosk can take over after. Sounds pretty good to me

[Jingjo2]

I don't think Wicked need any stunt casting.

I would love to see Ariana as Glinda in the movie tho, and possibly Demi Lovato as Elphaba.

[rodrigo_ca]

Wicked has never done stunt casting and I really don't think they need to start now.

[Jjohansan]

Jingjo2 said: "I don't think Wicked need any stunt casting.

I would love to see Ariana as Glinda in the movie tho, and possiblyDemi Lovato as Elphaba."

Demi as Elphaba is an inspired idea. I would even rather see her like do the role on Broadway. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Something about that Frankie grande tweet has me wondering if these news outlets are thinking of the wrong grande. I can totally see Frankie as Boq.

[Gypsy_Mamma<3]

Frankie will join the cast of Cruel Intentions. 

[fashionguru_23]

As someone who lived through the "Raven Symone as Elphaba" scare of the mid-2000's, I feel like this might be fake about Ariana Grande in the show.

AS for Frankie Grande, not a fan of him at all! Didn't like him on Big Brother, nothing. I don't like him. However, I will agree with the previous poster who said, its not like Wicked needs to "stunt-cast". I mean, celebrities have gone into the show (Rue McCanahan, Joey Mcintyre, Jo Ann Worley to name a few), and they didn't announce it full out like Chicago, or Cabaret.