‘Wicked’ stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stunned TODAY show staff members when they made a surprise appearance at an exclusive screening of the upcoming film. The pair later sat down with Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie to discuss the the impact the movie has had on them, and the impact they hope it leaves on its audiences.
The story of love and friendship between two legendary witches in “Wicked” inspires real-life tears, both on and off the screen. The upcoming film, set to hit theaters Nov. 22, is the first of a two-part release and focuses on the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda — sorry, Galinda — during their time at Shiz University. During one scene, 'there was not a dry eye' in the audience, Hoda Kotb told Erivo and Grande in an interview that aired on TODAY Nov. 14.
every dancer, everyone was holding it with us,” Grande said. “And I think all of our hearts are still in that room a little bit.” When the 'extraordinary day' wrapped, Grande, director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt 'just surrounded Cynthia,' she said. 'We were just hugging her and saying, ‘I think it’s time for bed,'' Grande said.
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