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Wicked: For Good’ Enters Final Stretch With NYC Premiere, Peacock Clip and First Reviews

Early reviews cite standout performances, high production values, and concerns about pacing.

Overview

  • At the Nov. 17 New York premiere, Universal said Cynthia Erivo had lost her voice, and she and Ariana Grande largely skipped interviews while making a brief joint appearance on the carpet.
  • Universal unveiled a new Wicked: For Good clip exclusively on Peacock featuring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.
  • The Tonight Show kicked off a ‘Wicked Week’ with a new cast rap video and scheduled appearances by Michelle Yeoh, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
  • Following the Nov. 13 Singapore red-carpet rush toward Grande, the 26-year-old involved received a nine-day jail sentence, and Erivo has since addressed the difficult week.
  • Fresh reviews published Nov. 18 praise Erivo and Grande and the film’s craftsmanship while faulting pacing and structure, with industry coverage discussing awards prospects ahead of the Nov. 21 release.