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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amanda Seyfried recounts her six auditions for Wicked, says 'I barely had time, but I made it work'
Amanda Seyfried has once again spoken up about one of the hardest auditioning experiences she's been through, for a role she ultimately didn't get. Specifically, she spoke about the six unsuccessful auditions she did for the role of Glinda in 2024's Wicked. While she's recounted her audition experiences in the past, such as on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused, she most recently brought them up during her appearance on Backstage's In the Envelope podcast. The episode where she discussed this aired on June 19. Even though she couldn't star in Wicked as she'd hoped, Amanda Seyfried has nonetheless had a prolific acting career. From her role as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia and its sequel, to her acclaimed portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, she has cemented her place as an actress to be reckoned with. Amanda Seyfried auditioned for 2024's Wicked six times Amanda Seyfried has a history of auditioning aggressively for her dream roles. She once did so six times for 2012's Les Miserables, and she matched that record when trying out for the role of Glinda in 2024's Wicked. The 2024 Wicked film is an adaptation of a stage musical that first ran on Broadway in 2003. The stage musical itself is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West authored by Gregory Maguire. The characters of the novel, musical and film originate from L. Frank Baum's classic children's book The Wizard of Oz, which was first published in 1900 and is now in the public domain. Amanda Seyfried auditioned for the role of Galinda Upland, a well-to-do and popular young woman who becomes the envy of the ostracized Elphaba. While Elphaba goes on to become the Wicked Witch of the West, Galinda in turn becomes Glinda the Good. In the 2024 film, Glinda's role went to Ariana Grande. Amanda admitted to pushing herself and being very competitive Speaking to the In the Envelope podcast, Amanda said that she really put her all into auditioning for Wicked despite her busy schedule, saying: 'I was busy. I barely had time to do it, but I made it work. I worked my ass off for years and years and years on that music." She admitted to having a competitive streak but believed that it was a healthy sort of competition she had with herself. Even though she didn't get the part, Amanda did earn the opportunity to sing with Cynthia Erivo, who plays the Wicked Witch, during her auditions. As she said to Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, that was a worthy moment in and of itself, and she has no regrets about not getting the role.
New York Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Wizard of Oz' is coming to Sphere Las Vegas. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There's no place like home Sin City. Las Vegas Sphere just announced 'The Wizard of Oz at Sphere' is coming to the iconic venue for an extended run starting Aug. 28. The immersive experience will take audience members to dusty sepia-toned Kansas with Dorothy and Toto before heading to the vibrant technicolor Munchkinland, poppy fields and Emerald City at all screenings by employing wraparound 360° visuals, vibrating haptic seats, environmental effects and custom scents that bring the film's original 4:3 aspect ratio to Sphere's 160,000 sq. foot and 16K resolution screen. Advertisement 'Imagine what it would be like to be in a tornado in the Sphere where you've got wind coming at you, you've got scents coming at you, you've got leaves coming at you, your hair is flying all over, you feel as though you are in that tornado with Dorothy, and that's what it's all about,' Sphere President Jennifer Koester told The Hollywood Reporter. 'You're not going to watch a movie, you are going to live a movie. You're going to feel it, to see it, to touch it, to smell it.' This one-of-a-kind spectacle was constructed using the original 1939 film and source material like schematics, set plans and scores to create an approximately 75-minute cinematic experience that maintains the integrity of the classic motion picture while bringing it to life in a wholly new and groundbreaking way. As proof of the scale ahead of 'Oz's' Sphere premiere, the venue unveiled a larger-than-life installation where it appears the massive event space crash-landed on the Wicked Witch of the East. Her 50-foot-long legs and 22-foot-tall ruby slippers are paired with a display on the Exosphere featuring the iconic scene where Dorothy's farmhouse nosedives out of a twister and onto the Wicked Witch as seen in this gobsmacking Instagram Reel. Should you find yourself on the Strip, the legs are on display to the general public outside Sphere at the time of publication. If you can't wait to get somewhere over the rainbow, tickets are available for purchase for all upcoming 'Wizard of Oz at Sphere' screenings on sites like Vivid Seats. Advertisement Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. 'The Wizard of Oz at Sphere' schedule Once 'The Wizard of Oz' begins its Sphere stint, you can catch Judy Garland and co. seven days a week for the foreseeable future — although Oz goes dark on select dates. Matinees start at 10 or 11 a.m. depending on the day of the week; afternoon screenings go down at 1, 2 and 5 p.m. Evening showings start at 8 p.m. Advertisement To find the show that makes the most sense for you, a complete 'Wizard of Oz at Sphere' calendar that goes all the way to March 2026 can be found here. Other Las Vegas Sphere shows When Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow aren't skipping down Sphere's Yellow Brick Road, you can catch Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky's ambitious immersive film 'Postcard From Earth' or U2's 'V-U2' concert film at the jaw-dropping venue on most nights. Both paved the way for 'Wizard of Oz' at Sphere. That's not all, though. These next few weeks, country superstar Kenny Chesney has a handful of shows lined up at Sphere. Advertisement Then, come July, Backstreet Boys kick off a 21-concert run that runs until Aug. 24. After that, UNITY, an exciting collaboration between EDM festival Tomorrowland and producer Insomniac will drop beats at nine shows from August through October. Finally, Rock Hall of Famers The Eagles wrap their long-running residency at Sphere with a dozen shows from September through November. If you're planning a Las Vegas trip and don't know what show makes the most sense for your schedule (or wallet), you can find a complete calendar of all events at Sphere here. 'Wicked' on Broadway East Coasters who want their 'Oz' fix can catch the long-running musical 'Wicked' at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway. Wondering if a touring version of the show is headed to a theater near you? Check out 'Wicked's' complete schedule here. About the Wicked Witch's legs While the Wicked Witch's gams appear to have magically materialized under Sphere seemingly overnight, quite a bit of work went into them. According to a press release, designers spent 500 hours printing, building and assembling the 690-pound behemoth that has be held down by 8,000 pounds worth of sand bags to hold the installation in place. They were created using 1,000 yards of specialty fabric made of a polyester-Oxford cloth combination. Advertisement Ten people inflated and installed the legs, which took four hours (breakdown takes four hours as well). For scale, the 22-foot ruby red slippers are 29x the size of a woman's size six shoe. You won't find those at Steve Madden. Huge Las Vegas residencies Curious what other shows are going down in the Entertainment Capital of the World these next few months? In that case, here are just five biggies you won't want to miss in the near future. Advertisement • Kelly Clarkson (July 4 through Aug. 16 and Nov. 8-15) • Bruno Mars (Aug. 22 through Sept. 6) • Janet Jackson (Sept. 10-20) • Alanis Morissette (Oct. 15 through Nov. 2) Advertisement • Jennifer Lopez (Dec. 30, 2025 through March 28, 2026) Not going to Las Vegas anytime soon? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Mint
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'It was a beautiful moment': Kristin Chenoweth shares update on joining Wicked: For Good
Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth shared updates on her being seen in 'Wicked: For Good', after she and Idina Menzel, who starred as Glinda and Elphaba in the original Broadway production of Wicked--made cameos in the first film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as reported by E! News. 'Wicked: For Good' brings back Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp and Bowen Yang as Pfannee. Jon M. Chu directed both films with screenplays by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who take on the iconic roles of Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. "I think Idina and I had our moment, and it was a beautiful moment," she said on the 78th Tony Awards red carpet, according to E! News. "I love it," she added, "It's coming home. I'm seeing all my friends, it's your people happy." And while Kristin is turning down the chance to be in yet another popular film, she previously gave heaps of praise to the original movie and their Elphaba and Glinda successors. "Oh my gosh, I just saw the movie and I'm dying," Kristin said in an Instagram post in November, shortly after the first Wicked film hit theaters. "I'm deceased, I'm actually dead, I'm not here, " as per the outlet. "The story is so wonderful, and Cynthia and Ariana are amazing," she continued. "Jon Chu nailed it. I was so moved, emotional, happy, filled with joy. Please, everybody, go see Wicked, you'll be blessed." Ariana also feels the same about Kristin. "I learned everything I know from watching this woman," Ariana said of Kristin, adding, "When we were doing Hairspray Live, you would pitch a joke, or like, a melody change here and there, and ask, 'Does this add value?' As a performer, to me, that changed my life entirely," according to E! News. (ANI)
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The first trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' features Glinda's wedding and Dorothy. Here's everything we know about the sequel.
"Wicked: For Good," the second installment of the "Wicked" movie franchise, premieres on November 21. The film will cover the second part of the hit Broadway musical. Here's what we know so far about "Wicked: For Good," including the cast. The first trailer for "Wicked: For Good" is out — and it gives a glimpse into how Dorothy and Elphaba's stories overlap. The film is an adaptation of the second part of the hit Broadway musical, "Wicked," which retold the 1939 movie, "The Wizard of Oz," from the perspective of Elphaba: the Wicked Witch of the West. Although recent cinema adaptations of stage musicals like "Cats" and Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" haven't beeb box-office successes, the first "Wicked" movie defied gravity by making $756 million worldwide and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2024. "Wicked: For Good" premieres on November 21. Marc Platt, who produced the "Wicked" stage production, said he intended for the story to be a film but Stephen Schwartz, who composed the music and lyrics, changed his mind. "I waited a very long time to make the movie," Platt, who produced the film, said at the movie's London premiere in November 2024, attended by Business Insider. The first movie tells of how Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who is mistreated for her green skin and magical powers, became the Wicked Witch. At Shiz University, a magical school in the world of Oz, she befriends her self-absorbed roommate, Glinda (Ariana Grande). Elphaba wants to stop whoever is caging the kingdom's talking animals. When they go to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, the ruler of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), Elphaba asks for his help. But they learn he's a con man and plotting with Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), a magic professor at Shiz, to turn the world against the talking animals. They want Elphaba's help because she can read a special book of spells — but instead she steals it and leaves behind Emerald City and Glinda, who still believes in the Wizard. The second film will cover the second act, set a few years after the first, and overlaps with the plot of "The Wizard of Oz." Glinda and Madame Morrible are now part of the Wizard's administration. Fiyero Tigelaar, who Glinda and Elphaba fell for in the first act, is head of a squad hunting for Elphaba. Nessarose Thropp, the governor of Munchkinland, has become cruel and earned the title of the Wicked Witch of the East. Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, tries to protect the animals and people of Oz, but only harms her loved ones. When her sister is crushed and killed by Dorothy's house, and Fiyero is seemingly killed, she vows to become truly wicked. This establishes her character as the witch depicted in "The Wizard of Oz." The first trailer for "Wicked: For Good," which was released on June 4, shares many plot points from the second act of the stage musical. Fiyero is leading a squad that is hunting Elphaba, but seems to be protecting her from the Wizard. Meanwhile, Elphaba is sowing dissent by writing "Our Wizard lies" in the skies above Oz and freeing the animals. There are glimpses of Glinda and Fiyero's wedding, Madame Morrible creating the tornado that brings Dorothy to Oz, and Glinda and Elphaba resolving their differences. The teaser also shows Dorothy, the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, whom the Wizard tells to steal Elphaba's broom. Dorothy is typically not played by an actor in the stage musical, but appears more prominently in the trailer. The trailer also features Erivo and Grande's performance of "For Good," which features in the second act of the stage musical and gives the sequel its name. Both parts of "Wicked" were filmed simultaneously, and all its stars will return in the sequel. The cast, director, and crew have all shared reasons for splitting "Wicked" into two films. The film's director, Jon Chu, and producer, Marc Platt, have said in interviews that they didn't want to cram or cut songs or characters to fit one movie. Erivo told Entertainment Weekly in February 2024 that the split allowed more space to develop her character's friendship and rivalry with Glinda the Good Witch, played by Grande. A fan newsletter, "The Schwartz Scene," reported that the composer said there had to be a break after "Defying Gravity," the final song in the musical's first act. "We found it very difficult to get past 'Defying Gravity' without a break," he said. "That song is written specifically to bring a curtain down, and whatever scene to follow it without a break just seemed hugely anti-climactic." In 2023, Schwartz told the now-defunct site, The Messenger, that the second part will include new original songs written for the film. "The storytelling required it, and therefore they were created—the intention was that they were organic and not imposed on the movie," he said. Read the original article on Business Insider
See - Sada Elbalad
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Wicked: For Good" Trailer Is Finally Here
Yara Sameh It is time to venture back to the Emerald City. Universal Pictures has finally unveiled the official trailer for 'Wicked: For Good,' the second part of 2024's hit Broadway movie adaptation. 'Wicked: For Good' brings back Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp and Bowen Yang as Pfannee. Jon M. Chu directed both films with screenplays by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. Per the official logline, the second movie — 'set in the Land of Oz, before and after Dorothy Gale's arrival from Kansas' — will 'cover the events of the musical's second act, following Elphaba and Glinda's friendship being put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.' Last year's 'Wicked' was a massive hit and grossed $756 million at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation ever and Universal's third biggest movie of all time. The movie received 10 Academy Award nominations, including best picture, lead actress for Erivo, supporting actress for Grande, costume design, editing, makeup and hairstyling, production design, original score, sound and visual effects. It also won for costume design, making Paul Tazewell the first Black man to win the category, plus production design. 'Wicked: For Good' is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 21. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
