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La actriz nominada al Tony Olga Merediz visita MAMMA MIA! en Madrid

Merediz fue Rosie en la producción de Broadway y fue la Abuela Claudia original en IN THE HEIGHTS, tanto en teatro como en la película.

Video: WICKED Director Jon M. Chu Talks New Memoir 'Viewfinder'

Jon M. Chu, director of In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked movies, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new memoir Viewfinder. The son of restauranteers, Chu recalled growing up in Silicon Valley and the technical achievements in filmmaking that he observed as a kid and young adult. Watch the interview!

WATCH: Featurette 'Construyendo el mundo de WICKED'

El próximo 22 de noviembre llega a nuestros cines la primera parte de WICKED, adaptación cinematográfica del celebérrimo musical con música y letra de Stephen Schwartz con Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande como su dúo protagonista.

John Powell Scoring WICKED Movie With Stephen Schwartz

It has been confirmed that composer John Powell will be co-writing the musical score for the highly anticipated Wicked movie. The underscoring will serve as the soundtrack in addition to Stephen Schwartz's songs. Powell has previously scored numerous projects, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Bourne films, Don't Worry Darling, and the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.

WICKED se estrenará en cines el 22 de noviembre

Universal Pictures ha anunciado que la película tendrá esta nueva fecha de lanzamiento.

HBO to Develop CRAZY RICH ASIANS Series

According to Variety, Crazy Rich Asians is among the slate of new properties being developed into a series for Max.

Olga Merediz Joins Romantic Comedy ETERNITY

Olga Merediz, who originated the role of Abuela Claudia in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, has just joined the cast of A24's upcoming romantic comedy Eternity. She will be appearing in the feature alongside the newly announced John Early and the previously announced Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner.

Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Mashup of Reactions to WICKED Movie Trailer

Following the release of the first full Wicked trailer in May, director Jon M. Chu has taken to X/Twitter to share a compilation video featuring the numerous trailer reactions that arrived following its debut. Watch the mashup here!

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to Write Songs for Dr. Seuss Animated Film OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO

Deadline has reported that Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will be writing new songs for the upcoming animated film Oh, the Places You’ll Go!  based on the Dr. Seuss classic. Pasek and Paul are the Tony Award-winning songwriters behind such shows as Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, and A Christmas Story. The film already has theatrical roots in director Jon M. Chu, who is helming the forthcoming Wicked films.

Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.

Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer

Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!

Video: Madame Morrible Invites You to Apply to Shiz University

In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by Galinda and Elphaba in the musical and film of Wicked, which just dropped a new trailer. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. Watch the video and apply now!

See the Poster and New Promo for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ahead of Tomorrow's Trailer

A new poster and promo for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!

A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New

Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo

Watch a preview of new footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the film has been revealed. The video opens with director Jon M. Chu discussing his dream project: 'Whenever anyone asks me, 'What's the one movie you want to do?' If there was one, I'd always say that it'd be Wicked.' Watch the preview now!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jon M. Chu Says Cynthia Erivo 'Blew Us Away' on Set of WICKED Film

In a new interview with Variety, Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his first meeting with Cynthia Erivo and their time together on the set of the highly anticipated movie. He highlighted the magic of Erivo's performance in the film, specifically citing the powerful anthem Defying Gravity.

Video: Watch the New WICKED Movie Musical Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More

The first full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Plus, check out the new theatrical poster photo. Wicked: Part One will be released on November 27, 2024.

Ethan Slater to Make Café Carlyle Debut in May

Ethan Slater will make his Café Carlyle debut in May. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.