Ethan Slater News

After directing the Wicked movie musical, Jon M. Chu will helm a film adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Amazon Studios. Also known for directing the hit comedy Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of In the Heights, Chu has been 'dreaming' of directing the musical for years.

According to a new casting notice, the upcoming Wicked movie is authentically-casting a wheelchair user as Young Nessarose, a new character for the film. Marissa Bode will be playing Nessarose in the upcoming two-part film adaptation, also starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.

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Watch Bad Cinderella star Linedy Genao get a sweet surprise on the show's opening night red carpet.

Ariana Grande has shared a new photo from the set of Wicked, revealing that they are halfway done with filming. Joining Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, bring listeners a special episode of The Art of Kindness podcast, which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.

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Adam James has joined the cast of the upcoming Wicked movie musical adaptation. James will join Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.

Ariana Grande took to Instagram to share some photos of herself and Cynthia Erivo behind the scenes of the upcoming Wicked film.

Listen to Stephanie J. Block on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness podcast!

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The first Wicked movie will be released earlier than expected! It stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy Winner Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Plus, check out the films official logo!

Tonight's the night! Broadway Backwards, the only annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Broadway returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre. We're flashing back with videos of just a few of our favorite Broadway Backwards performances from years past. Which Broadway Backwards number is your favorite?

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Cynthia Erivo, who is starring as Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked, recently talked about what fans can expect from the movie, how it differs from the stage production, and more.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcome The Fabelmans star Keeley Karsten to The Art of Kindness podcast, which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Listen to Melanie La Barrie discuss & Juliet and more on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness podcast!

This week, Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomes Broadway star T. Oliver Reid to The Art of Kindness podcast, which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Bowen Yang appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night where he discussed his upcoming role as Pfannee in the film adaptation of Wicked! Yang talked about his history with the musical, and how he was 'obsessed' with it when it first opened.

Rupi Kaur joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for their season three premiere on Monday, January 23. Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcome the internationally acclaimed author of Milk and Honey to the hit podcast which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.