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Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, the agency announced on Tuesday.

Chenoweth is a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry whose career has spanned across film, television, voice-over, music, and theatre. Widely known for her Tony-nominated performance as the original Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked,” Chenoweth has earned numerous awards for her work in the theatre, including a Tony Award for her role in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and earning both an Outer Critics Choice Award and Drama Desk Award for her starring role in “On the Twentieth Century.”

Set to make its Broadway debut in the 2025-2026 season, “The Queen of Versailles” is the musical based on the award-winning 2012 documentary ”The Queen of Versailles” based on the life of beauty queen, socialite, and TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel. Chenoweth is starring in and producing...

Update, with venue, dates: Producers Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman, and Kristin Chenoweth announced that The Queen of Versailles will play this fall at the St. James Theatre, beginning performances on October 8, with an official press opening on Monday, November 10.

This project reunites Chenoweth with songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Broadway for the first time since Wicked premiered in 2003. Prior to arriving on Broadway, The Queen of Versailles had a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024.

“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” said Kristin Chenoweth. “Stephen is a once in a generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we are able to reunite for this original musical, under the direction of the iconic Michael Arden to bring Lindsey Ferrentino’s captivating story to life.”

July 29, 2024: The Queen of...

The Queen of Versailles musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will play the St. James Theatre this fall.

The show, based on TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, also stars F. Murray Abraham and features a score by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz. The musical will start performances at the St. James on Oct. 8, with a red carpet event Nov. 9 and a press opening Nov. 10.

The book for the musical is written by Lindsey Ferrentino (Amy and the Orphans). Michael Arden (Parade) directs and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (Parade) are the choreographers.

The Queen of Versailles is produced by Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman and Chenoweth. The show comes to Broadway after a run at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre

“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” Chenoweth said. “Stephen is a once-in-a-generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we...

Fresh from her much-celebrated cameo in Universal’s big screen adaptation of “Wicked,” Kristen Chenoweth is set to lend her vocals — and songwriting skills — to an altogether different movie.

The Tony and Emmy-winning stage and screen star will sing an original end title song during the closing credits on “The King of Kings,” the upcoming animation based on the life of Jesus Christ from Angel Studios, the distributor of 2023 hit “The Sound of Freedom.”

The song “Live Like That,” described as a sharing a “story of yearning for a childlike faith,” has also been co-written by Chenoweth, alongside Kellys Collins, Tim Nichols, Matt Wynn and was produced by Keith Thomas.

“I am deeply honored to be part of such a significant project,” said Chenoweth. “The opportunity to contribute musically to a film that explores the life of Jesus Christ is both a professional and personal milestone. I hope my song...

Years before The White Lotus Season 3, Leslie Bibb already perfected an ability to portray the absurd and dark side of upper class cliques. Back in 2012, Bibb showed her adeptness at this kind of satirical, soapy role in the short-lived ABC show Gcb, adapted from the novel Good Christian Bitches by Kim Gatlin. Bibb played Amanda Vaughn, a former “Queen Bitch” of her high school who returns to her old neighborhood in Dallas after a scandal that leaves her widowed and financially ruined. Kristin Chenowethplayed antagonist Carlene Cockburn, a woman who Amanda bullied in high school and who is now the queen of the local social scene. Bibb and Chenoweth both gave hilarious, sharp performances as the two women vied for status and control of the tightly-knit neighborhood. Despite a sharp premise and strong performances from Bibb and Chenoweth, Gcb was cancelled after only 10 episodes.

Stephen King is an incredibly prolific modern author, best known for his works in the horror genre. King's novels and novellas have landed on the New York Times Best Seller list multiple times, and several have been adapted into critically acclaimed films. He is renowned for his ability to craft a chilling atmosphere and infuse his scares with a compelling sense of mystery and intrigue.

Luckily, even after they've exhausted his filmography, King's fans have plenty of options for entertainment. A consistent part of the media landscape for decades, he's been an inspiration for horror auteurs. And with the rise of horror television, King's influence can be seen across the TV landscape.

Teacup Is the Perfect Binge King Gave it His Seal of Approval

Adapted from Robert R. McCammon's novel Stinger, Teacup centers on the Chenoweth family. Veterinarian Maggie (Yvonne Stahovski) and her husband James (Scott Speedman) live on...

With James Wan as the producer and approval from Stephen King, Teacup couldn’t have gotten a much bigger hype in the horror genre. Peacock’s sci-fi horror series is loosely based on Robert McCammon’s novel Stinger. Sadly, the series got the axe from Peacock after its critically acclaimed first season.

The series also boasted a talented star cast, featuring Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Kathy Baker, Rob Morgan, and Boris McGiver. A group of people in an isolated ranch in rural Georgia are stuck together as they face a threat that they can’t see.

Rob Morgan as McNab in Teacup | Credits: Peacock

Created by Ian McCulloch, the series began streaming on the NBCUniversal-backed platform in October 2024. While it wasn’t as popular as other shows of the year, it received love from fans who got around to seeing it in the first place. The series ended its first season on a cliffhanger.

In the entertainment industry, several projects are tossed before they can make it to the development stage. Out of those that do end up being made, only a fraction of them end up surviving and getting more than a few seasons. However, the majority of these are canceled before they can take flight, ending the saga with just a single season, and leaving fans on a cliffhanger for the rest of their lives. This is what happened with Peacock’s latest TV series, Teacup.

Teacup | Credit: Peacock

A horror-thriller television show with a fresh premise, Teacup was a promising show that ended up being cut in this cut-throat world of streaming where stakes and losses are higher than in the world of television. Yet, the decision comes as a particularly bitter pill to swallow for viewers who found themselves enthralled by the show’s eerie settings, layered characters portrayed by a brilliantly talented cast,...

While Ariana Grande has iconically made Wicked’s Glinda her own, she went through a long audition process and had to compete against many other seasoned performers to get the role. Stephen Schwartz’s affecting music and lyrics have made the story the second-highest-grossing musical of all time and turned the Wicked characters of Glinda and Elphaba into beloved pop culture icons. Naturally, the Good Witch of the South represented a dream career challenge for many actresses, having been set as one of those impossible-to-repeat roles in Kristin Chenoweth’s immortal 2003 performance.

Reviews for Wicked have shown no shortage of praise for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s fantastic characterization — especially in Wicked’s powerful ending — making it feel like they were born to bring these characters to the big screen. Clearly, the talented artists weren’t the only ones considered for a part in Wicked, as the movie’s...

The Chenoweth family may have defeated Assassin, but they couldn't survive the threat of cancellation. Peacock's horror series Teacup is ending after only one season on the streaming platform, per Variety. Created by Ian McCulloch as an adaptation of the Robert McCammon novel Stinger, it debuted last year in October as the latest horror project from horror maestro James Wan and his Atomic Monster production company. Despite solid reviews from critics and the big names attached to help make the spooky rural Georgia story something special, it apparently failed to capture an audience, unable to break into the Nielsen Top 10 streaming charts.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's surprise appearances in Wicked were a delight, especially since their roles were the perfect way to honor their legacies. These stars originated the roles of Elphaba and Galinda on Broadway, so it was only fitting that they made an appearance in the 2024 movie adaptation. Of course, director Jon M. Chu could have approached this in any number of ways. Menzel and Chenoweth could simply have appeared in the background of a scene or served as educators at Shiz. However, such options wouldn't have done their legacies with Wicked justice.

The Wicked musical debuted on Broadway in 2003 and is now the longest-running show on this iconic New York street. In the last two decades, Elphaba and Galinda's story has made it all around the world, with dozens of talented performers bringing their own twist to the beloved roles. Now, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have...

With two of the most anticipated movie cameos of the year, Jon M. Chu had his work cut out for him.

The Wicked director recently recounted how he conceived an appearance for the original Broadway musical’s stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth during the song ‘One Short Day’, performed with their successors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

“It was a tightrope that we all had to talk about a lot, with Stephen [Schwartz] and Winnie [Holzman] as well, where’s the best place,” Chu told CinemaBlend. “And we had them as cameo roles at some point, like, ‘maybe they’re Galinda’s parents’ or ‘maybe they’re this or that.’ And those were all fine and good, but every time we thought of it more, it didn’t feel — they’re at the top of their game right now. They’re at the top of their game right now. They...

At the moment, Wicked is one of the biggest success stories of the year. Fans worldwide are enjoying the film and are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is scheduled for release around the same time next year. This musical, which is based on the well-known musical of the same name as well as the acclaimed but controversial book, became an even bigger hit than the media had anticipated.

Although Wicked has had its share of controversy, it has been rather mild in comparison to some previous films, and nobody is particularly worried about the film’s future, seeing how the movie appears to be doing extremely well right now.

But, while this is not a problem in any case, we have recently reported how a lot of cast members from Wicked are members of the LGBTQ+ community, and that – of course – angered a lot of homophobes and bigots who have a problem with that,...

Defying her critics in addition to gravity, Kristin Chenoweth has defended Wicked: Part One from a homophobic campaign aimed at smearing the hit movie as "pushing an LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children." Inspired to speak out against the One Million Moms campaign complaining that "Wicked not only includes witchcraft but also LGBTQ content,...

Original Wicked star Kristen Chenoweth offers a direct response to the outcry by the One Million Moms group to boycott the 2024 movie adaptation of the 2003 stage musical. Chenoweth was the first actor to portray Galinda Upland, the woman who would become Glinda the Good Witch, in the stage musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's reimagining of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz. In the 2024 movie adaptation, the Wicked cast sees Ariana Grande-Butera take on the role of Galinda, while Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of future Wicked Witch, Elphaba Thropp.

While Wicked continues to soar high at the box office, Chenoweth took to Instagram to call out an effort to instigate a boycott of the movie by Conservative activist group One Million Moms.

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Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, based on the popular Broadway stage musical that premiered in 2003, which was also loosely inspired by Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel of the same name. The musical has been enchanting moviegoers since it came out, but it has now attracted some attention from One Million Moms.

The right-wing group slammed the film for "pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children," Out Magazine reported. The group signed a petition to boycott the film, and Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth, who played Galinda in the original stage adaptation, was not having it. She pushed back against the criticism in Out's Instagram section about their intent to "spew hate."

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"Of course, the musical contains a...

The widely anticipated film adaptation of “Wicked” is the subject of a cultural discussion. Kristin Chenoweth, a Broadway star, has spoken up to defend the film against a boycott coordinated by the hardline group One Million Moms.

This organization has established a petition asking parents to keep their children away from the film. They allege it promotes “the LGBTQ agenda” and accuse it of containing “a tremendous amount of witchcraft and sorcery.” Furthermore, they claim the film contains “not-so-discrete cross-dressing” and “men crushing on men.”

Chenoweth, who famously played Glinda in the Broadway musical in 2003, reacted vehemently on Instagram. She said, “Everyone knows the ‘one million Moms’ are just a few hundred. Maybe.” She highlighted that the picture is simply termed “entertainment.” Artistry.” Chenoweth, a self-identified Christian, criticized the organization’s stance: “I can’t help it: I try to love them nonetheless because they don’t grasp it.

Jon M. Chu directed the picture,...

Kristin Chenoweth is clapping back at One Million Moms after the organization started a boycott of the Wicked movie.

The conservative group’s latest petition asks parents to pledge to not see Jon M. Chu’s movie musical due to it “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.”

“Of course, the musical contains a tremendous amount of witchcraft and sorcery, and that content prompts most parents to avoid taking their children to see Wicked. But the film also shows not-so-discrete crossdressing and men crushing on men, which parents may not expect,” the petition states. “Instead of an uplifting Broadway musical about friendship and family, talents and resources were used to create a dark movie that also pushes wokeness.”

Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in the Broadway musical of Wicked in 2003, responded to One Million Moms’ petition, writing in a comment on Instagram, “Everyone knows the ‘one million...

As Wicked continues to cast a spell on the box office, Kristin Chenoweth is calling out an attempted witch hunt on the movie.

After hate group One Million Moms started a petition against the movie for “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children,” the Tony winner came to the defense of the Jon M. Chu-helmed adaptation of the Broadway musical.

“Everyone knows the ‘one million Moms’ are a mere few hundred. Maybe,” wrote Chenoweth in an Instagram comment with an eye-roll emoji. “It’s called entertainment. Artistry. I am a Christian woman [and] originated the role of Glinda and all the silliness that these women spew out of hate. No no no. I can’t help it: I try to love em anyways. For they don’t get it. For anyone who wants to see girl power, then go so Wicked. Onstage or in a movie theater.”

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Plot: Two exes unknowingly date a pair of siblings, and are forced to spend Christmas weekend together. They rekindle their friendship by helping each other out through the anxiety of typical “holiday family drama,” but will sparks fly again?

Review: Want to curl up with a blanket, a furry friend, or a loved one? Sit back, get cozy and whip up some hot chocolate because Netflix’s Our Little Secret was recently released, and will definitely give you the feels if you love a good holiday rom-com! This one teams Netflix Christmas staple Lindsay Lohan with Ian Harding from Pretty Little Liars, with Wicked‘s original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, and Lindsay’s old Mean Girls foil, Tim Meadows, thrown in for good measure.

One has to hand it to Lindsay Lohan- she’s in the middle of one heck of a comeback. Carrying the hat of the film’s producer,...

How Did Rhonj Star Teresa Giudice Respond To Kristin Chenoweth’s Comment? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Teresa Giudice is the only original cast remaining on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The 52-year-old has been a constant and commanding presence in every season of the edition. Besides her, Kyle Richards from the Beverly Hills edition is the only remaining Og in the Housewives franchise. As a result, the reality star continues to stay in the news.

With all that limelight and expectations also comes unwanted commentary. Kristin Chenoweth, who recently featured in the blockbuster Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo starrer Wicked, recently spoke against Teresa Giudice. The latter has slammed the former and asked her to mind her business. Here’s what Chenoweth said and how Giudice responded.

Teresa Giudice Slams Kristin Chenoweth For Calling Her Dangerous

Chenoweth, who played the original Glinda in the stage musical, recently commented on a post about Giudice and said,...

Kristin Chenoweth originated the stage role of Glinda 20 years ago on Broadway, but now she has given her blessing to Ariana Grande to take over the role in the Wicked movie. There is even a cameo of Chenoweth in Wicked as a member of the Emerald City Players. In a meta moment, Chenoweth wanders through the crowd, encouraging everyone to sing, and stops to address Grande's Glinda directly. When Glinda goes to sing, Chenoweth covers her mouth with her hand, a nod to her own time as Glinda, a character who loved to have the spotlight.

While Chenoweth's musical cameo in Wicked was already exciting, the scene is actually so much better because it is not just a passing of the wand, but a musical reunion between Grande and Chenoweth. Almost a decade before Grande joined the cast of Wicked, she was in Hairspray Live!, which also starred Chenoweth,...

Kristin Chenoweth isn't a fan of Teresa Giudice and it seems like the feelings are mutual. Chenoweth, who recently made a cameo appearance in the film Wicked, is a Broadway legend. But that doesn't mean Giudice knows who she is. The singer and actor called Giudice "dangerous" on a social media post and now Giudice has some harsh words for her. In Chenoweth's original post, she seemed to be team Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga in their on-going feud on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

This article contains spoilers about Wicked: Part 1 (2024)

Kristin Chenoweth has been performing professionally since her stage debut in The King and I in 1991. Since then, her career has skyrocketed, having played countless roles both on stage and screen, from originating the role of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway, to guest appearances on TV shows such as Glee. In other fare, she has lent herself to a collection of Christmas movies, ranging from Deck the Halls to Holidate, making Kristin Chenoweth a staple name in many households.

Most recently, Chenoweth appeared alongside her Wicked costar Idina Menzel in a movie cameo that delighted Broadway lovers and fans of her work and the original musical. The cameo reminded everyone of Chenoweth's incredible pipes and vocal range, but she's long since proven herself an acting powerhouse in multiple formats. Although it may be difficult to rank all of her screen performances, there...

This article contains spoilers for the movie adaptation of Wicked.Wicked director Jon M. Chu explains why the film's key cameos caused the production major changes. Wicked has been impressing critics and audiences alike ever since its release on November 22. Wicked's leading cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh, two of which (Erivo and Grande-Butera) were recently recognized for their work through Golden Globe nominations. In addition to the main cast members, Wicked featured a notable cameo from Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who played the original Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway.

In an interview on the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast, Chu delves into the cameos from Chenoweth and Menzel. Chu explained the difficulty with creating an apt cameo in the first place, noting that the team aimed to "show the strength of them, but it couldn't be so...

For longtime Wicked fans, the thought of a film adaptation Not including at least a nod to the original Broadway stars — Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth as Elphaba and Glinda — was damn near impossible. And thankfully, the film's director (and self-professed musical fan) Jon M. Chu agreed.

But how did their extended cameos come together in the big screen adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba (respectively)? Well, in a new interview with CinemaBlend managing editor Sean O'Connell, the details of how Menzel and Chenoweth's roles evolved in the film are finally available for us normies who didn't work on the biggest film of the year.

Needless to say, if you haven't seen the film and don't want to be spoiled any further, do not read on!

How Did Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth's 'Wicked' Cameos Come To Be?

In the interview, starting at the 17-minute mark,...

Wicked director Jon M. Chu addresses how the movie's arrival in Oz evolved as the production determined how the original stage show star's cameos would fit into the movie. The 2024 musical is based on the musical retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz that was adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, which told a sympathetic retelling of the Wicked Witch of the West's story. Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, as she meets Galinda (Ariana Grande-Butera), the woman who would become Glinda the Good.

While Wicked features a surprise cameo by original Broadway Elphaba and Glinda performers Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, Chu revealed to CinemaBlend that their appearances underwent several drafts before casting them as actors in the Wizomania stage show. Though Menzel and Chenoweth were envisioned as playing several roles that included Galinda's parents,...

Many viewers have experienced Wicked for the first time in theaters since its opening weekend, but before the movie, Wicked has long been one of the most popular shows on Broadway. In 2024, Ariana Grande-Butera and Cynthia Erivo lead Wicked's incredible cast as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. Back in 2003, when the musical first opened on Broadway, those same roles were originated by the iconic Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.

Now, more than 20 years later, Chenoweth and Menzel cameo in Wicked in one of the best and cheekiest scenes in the movie musical. Standing across Oz's central square, looking the new Glinda and Elphaba in the eyes, it is clear to see what makes all four actresses such incredible presences on stage and screen. Without upstaging the new stars, Chenoweth and Menzel perfectly execute a number in Wicked, which is already contending for Oscars, that ties directly back to their Broadway roles.

This story Spoils major cameo appearances in Wicked, now playing in theaters.

As Wicked continues its impressive theatrical run, the film’s costume designer confesses he was faced with a time crunch dressing two iconic actresses who made cameos in the Broadway play-inspired movie.

Costumer Paul Tazewell told People he had a very limited amount of time to figure out what Tony Award-winners Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth would wear in the Wicked movie. In the Broadway play, Menzel and Chenoweth originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, back in 2003. The movie features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in those roles, but Menzel and Chenoweth both made cameos in the film in Wizomania when Elphaba and Glinda arrive in Oz.

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Kristin Chenoweth's appearance in Netflix's Our Little Secret was perfectly timed to coincide with her special cameo performance in the musical movie Wicked. Netflix's latest Christmas movie depicts two exes who inadvertently discover they are dating siblings and are forced to spend the Christmas holidays together. The movie offers a lighthearted and enjoyable story about second chances and how the holidays can inspire happy endings. Our Little Secret's cast includes Lindsay Lohan as well as Chenoweth, who steal the show with their comedic performances.

Our Little Secret is the latest movie released as part of Lohan's long-term movie agreement with Netflix, for which she also serves as an executive producer; it is her third movie released with Netflix after Falling For Christmas (2022) and Irish Wish (2024). It is also just one of the latest titles to join Netflix's growing catalog of Christmas movies, alongside Hot Frosty and That Christmas.

Our Little Secret is a reminder to watch another Kristin Chenoweth Christmas film that hits some of the same notes. Netflix’s latest festive comedy follows two resentful exes who are forced to spend Christmas together after realizing that their current partners are brother and sister. It’s a fun, lighthearted story that explores how different people celebrate the holiday season, and how the magic of Christmas can spark romance in the most unexpected of places. Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan and Kirsitn Chenoweth in two of their most entertaining roles in recent memory.

When it comes to great Christmas comedies, Netflix has essentially monopolized the genre over the past few years. Every festive season, the streaming giant comes out with a new big-budget romcom that pulls some recognizable faces together and gathers huge viewership numbers. While Our Little Secret has dropped to fairly mixed reviews, it’s certainly...

One of the early films that heralded the start of Netflix’s barrage of Christmas movies this year is the two-week-old “Hot Frosty.” Despite its utterly silly premise, the Lacey Chabert-Dustin Milligan rom-com somewhat worked for me due to its genuinely uninhibited commitment to embracing the said silliness. This week, Netflix brings Lacey Chabert’s “Mean Girls” colleague, Lindsay Lohan, with another conventionally made movie solely to spread Yuletide cheers. However, unlike “Hot Frosty,” “Our Little Secret” does not revel in its silliness. It tries to rise above it and fails.

Directed by Stephen Herek, “Our Little Secret” starts with a cutesy, warmly-told, animated clip that introduces Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding). The film takes the oddly intriguing route of having the couple break up unceremoniously right after the animated clip (and Avery’s dad) paints the picture of Avery and Logan as an inseparable couple. Then we jump...

Kristin Chenoweth is beloved for her musical background and movies, but she is not a fan of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice. The website Reality Blurb shared a post on Instagram about The Real Housewives of New Jersey about their lack of filming. Giudice said they all should be able to film together despite the current feuds between the cast and the picture included Giudice sitting on a chair on Watch What Happens Live. Chenoweth responded to the Reality Blurb post with a surprising reaction to seeing Giudice.

I’m perfectly capable of enjoying a cheesy Lindsay Lohan Netflix rom-com. Last year, I liked “Irish Wish,” and got tweaked for it. (I stand by the affection.) But “Our Little Secret,” Lohan’s new Christmas rom-com, is crumpled tinsel of a different order. I’m tempted to say that it achieves full Netflix cookie-cutter. I cringed, I grimaced, I said “No!…,” I forced myself to stop looking at how much time there was left.

Every rom-com needs that love-story MacGuffin known as the Thing That Keeps Our Two Romantic Co-Stars Apart. But part of the weird ineptitude of “Our Little Secret” is that it doesn’t have that thing. An animated prelude shows us that Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) grew up together, became inseparable friends, fell in love…and it was all good. But then we cut to 2014. The two are adults, and Avery is leaving for an unspecified job in London.

Two of Wicked's biggest and most surprising actors finally open up about their cameo roles in the 2024 adaptation in a series of new photos alongside movie leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera. The movie is based on the 2003 stage musical that gave a sympathetic origin to the Wicked Witch of the West of L Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz tales. In Wicked, Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba, while Grande-Butera portrays Galinda, the future Wicked Witch and Good Witch of Oz.

As Wicked soars at the box office, Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth each share their own posts on Instagram detailing their experiences when filming their appearances in the "One Short Day" musical number. The two performers who played Elphaba and Glinda respectively appeared during the sequence as two leading stars in the Wizomania stage show each sharing a selection of photos from the filming of...

Wicked: Did Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Appear in the Movie? - Main Image

Leading up to the release of Wicked, fans have been wondering whether original Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel would be making appearances in the movie adaptation.

After all, they have become iconic for originating the roles of Glinda and Elphaba on Broadway and it would be awesome for long-time fans to see them appear as the film's easter egg.

Did Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Appear in the Wicked Movie?

Fortunately for fans of the Broadway musical, Chenoweth and Menzel made cameo appearances in Wicked.

They appeared as Wiz-o-Mania Superstars during the "One Short Day" musical number. They even interacted with Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba which is seen as a passing the baton moment.

This is considered one of the highlights for the people who have seen the...

On Tuesday November 26 2024, CBS broadcasts The Talk!

Season 15 Episode 57 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Talk” promises an exciting lineup with actress Kristin Chenoweth and comic Ben Nickelson. Fans of the show can look forward to engaging conversations and entertaining moments as these two talented guests join the hosts.

Kristin Chenoweth, known for her impressive singing and acting skills, will share insights about her latest projects and experiences in the entertainment industry. Her lively personality and charm are sure to bring a fun energy to the discussion. Viewers can expect to hear stories that highlight her journey in both theater and television.

Ben Nickelson, a rising star in the comedy scene, will add a humorous touch to the episode. His unique perspective and quick wit are likely to spark laughter and provide lighthearted commentary on current events and pop culture. The combination of Chenoweth’s talent and Nickelson’s...

Quick Links Bridging the Gap Between Broadway and Film with 'Wicked' The Original 'Wicked' Cast Doesn't Take Away From the New Cast What Other Surprises Could Fans See in 'Wicked: Part 2?'

Wicked has finally arrived in theaters, and the first of the two-part film has some surprises lined up for fans. The film successfully adapts the iconic musical, and the stellar cast ensemble gives incredible performances. The chemistry between Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda was reminiscent of Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth's performances as the original Elphaba and Glinda in the 2003 Broadway production. Erivo and Grande made the beloved roles their own while honoring the legacy of Menzel and Chenoweth. Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum are among the many other incredible actors joining the legacy of Wicked.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film, as many fans have noticed,...

As Wicked takes the box office by storm, Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth are reminding audiences who was the original “friend of Dorothy.”

While discussing her portrayal of Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-helmed feature adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grande responded to fans who think the Good Witch is queer-coded, as well as those who “ship” her and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo).

“Whether it’s romantic or platonic, Glinda might be a little in the closet,” Grande told Gay Times. “You never know. Give it a little time. I mean, it is just a true love, and I think that transcends sexuality. It’s just kind of a deep safety within each other. And that’s why they probably ship it.”

Chenoweth, who originated the role in the 2003 Tony-winning stage musical, shared her successor’s view on Glinda. “I thought so too way back when….” she commented on an...

Jon M. Chu counted himself a fan of “Wicked” long before he was hired to direct the big-budget movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical.

So it was a question of where, not if, he should pay homage to Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the stage roles of Elphaba and Glinda, in the two-part film, the first of which landed in theaters on Nov. 22. After much deliberation among Oz’s powers that be, it was decided they would appear in the movie as the stars of Wizomania, an expanded show within the show that plays out when Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) visit the Emerald City during the song “One Short Day.”

“I told them, ‘I want you to experience for the first time what you gave us.’ I saw Idina and Kristin as they were workshopping the show at the Curran Theatre [in 2003]. I’ll never...

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Editor’s note: The following interviews contains spoilers for a fun musical surprise in “Wicked.“

In Universal’s big-screen “Wicked,” there’s plenty for fans of the original musical to love. For those who have spent the better part of the last 20 years listening to the Grammy-winning cast recording (hi!), a big question heading into the film was if original Broadway Elphaba and Glinda, Tony-winning Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, respectively, would make an appearance.

Happily, they do, and it ranks among the very best treats of the adaptation. In the film, when Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) head to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, they first stumble around the technicolor, magical metropolis — and even catch a little “welcome to our town” performance.

“We...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wicked.With Wicked finally hitting theaters, the musical adaptation's two surprise returning legacy actors open up about their roles and musical number. Jon M. Chu helmed the reimagining of the celebrated stage show that added a new layer to L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz with a sympathetic take on the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande-Butera as Galinda, alongside Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and Jeff Goldblum.

As Wicked audiences have been taken by the surprise appearance of the original production's stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originally played Elphaba and Galinda in the original stage show, the actors opened up to Et Online about their return. Menzel, who played one of two lead singers of the in-universe Wiz-o-Mania show during "One Short Day" alongside Chenoweth, enjoyed reuniting with her co-star and crafting...

Ariana Grande has commented on the sexual preference of her Wicked movie character, Glinda the Good Witch. She has a theory that Glinda might be a "little in the closet," though she doesn't believe that there's a romance with Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.

Per The Gay Times, Grande said that "every day in the Emerald City is a Pride parade," noting that even "even the chickens... are gay." She hinted that Dr. Dillamond (Peter Dinklage) is a "gay icon," with the character's "Bode cardigan" serving as a clue. As Grande noted, "Lets just talk for a minute about him and his custom tea device as well. With his tea and his cardigan, Im just throwing it out there!

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Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for “Wicked,” now playing in theaters.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have found their way back to Oz. Broadway’s original witches make a surprise appearance in director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” but not as Elphaba and Glinda.

The duo, who originated the leading roles in 2003, sing a new verse in “One Short Day,” telling the story behind the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their characters fight for the spotlight in the Emerald City, prompting Menzel’s character to shut down the competition by belting out her famous “Defying Gravity” riff.

Composer Stephen Schwartz also cameos as the Oz soldier who allows Elphaba and Glinda into the Wizard’s palace, while the musical’s book writer Winnie Holzman similarly appears in the Emerald City, touting the Wizard’s ability to read the Grimmerie.

Clad in over-the-top pink and purple poofy dresses, Menzel and Chenoweth...

[The following story includes major spoilers for Wicked.]

One short day. That’s, coincidentally, how much time the Wicked filmmakers had to shoot those cameos for the “One Short Day” scene in the film based on the iconic Broadway musical of the same name.

In the film, when Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) head to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), they watch a stage show on the history of Oz. At that point, original Broadway castmembers Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, who played Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in the musical appear to take audience members through the vibrant story of the city.

“There was no world where we wouldn’t invite them to come be a part of this,” director Jon M. Chu tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The question for us was, how, and how much are they willing to do in it, and how much can the story itself handle it?...

The following contains spoilers for Wicked: Part 1, now playing in theatersWicked: Part 1 features some terrific performances, raising the question how stars like Ariana Grande match-up against Broadway legends like Kristin Chenoweth in their shared role as Galinda/Glinda. Glinda (originally known as Galinda) is a deceptively tricky role in Wicked. She's the second most important character in Wicked, serving as a comedic and tragic contrast to Elphaba's evolution into the Wicked Witch. Glinda has to be funny and even antagonistic, but with a surprisingly big heart and sense of loss.

The role was originated by Kristin Chenoweth, who was actually one of composer-lyrcist Stephen Schwartz's inspirations for the character. Chenoweth has remained the most iconic version of the character, but finds herself with new competition thanks to a genuinely fantastic performance by Ariane Grande in Jon M. Chu's two-part Wicked adaptation. Both benefited from their respective mediums, highlighting...

The article contains major spoilers for Wicked.

The highly anticipated Wicked film adaptation is bringing a touch of Broadway magic to the silver screen, with the return of its two most beloved stars. Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel originally captivated audiences with their roles of Glinda and Elphaba in the iconic 2003 Broadway production. Chenoweth and Menzel make a cameo in the Wicked movie as part of an expanded musical number, which pays tribute to the stars and adds an extra layer of nostalgia that promises to capture the hearts of fans of the original stage play.

When speaking with Willie Geist for Sunday Sitdown (via Today.com), Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the film, described filming alongside the Broadway icons as a surreal moment. She said, "It felt like we were being knighted by the queens," going on to share how the stars supported her and co-star Ariana Grande-Butera,...

The following contains spoilers for Wicked: Part 1, now playing in theatersWicked: Part 1's biggest cameo moments brings some major representation from the original musical to the big screen. Directed by Jon M. Chu and split into two parts, Wicked is the cinematic adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Broadway musical of the same name. For the most part, Wicked's characters experience the same arcs and personalities that they did on stage, albeit with an extended focus courtesy of the medium shift to film. However, that love for the original Broadway musical is prevalent throughout the first movie, which faithfully recreates Act 1 in terms of plot, characters, and themes.

However, one clever change to Wicked's narrative actually serves as an ideal place to insert some big cameos without distracting from the rest of the plot. The musical even finds a way to give the cameos their own...

This article contains spoilers for "Wicked."

When Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's stage musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" made its Broadway debut in 2003, few could have anticipated what an international sensation "Wicked" would become. The story is told from the perspective of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, who will later become The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda The Good, respectively.

It takes place before and after Dorothy Gale's arrival in the magical land of Oz, explaining how both women would end up down their inevitable paths. With gorgeous spectacle evoking the technicolor brilliance of Victor Fleming's classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," and some of the most memorable songs in the entire Broadway canon, "Wicked" took the world by storm. The show went on to win three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards,...

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Good news! “Wicked” is finally here — or at least, part one is — and fans can now see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s takes on Glinda and Elphaba in full. But you’ll also see some familiar faces singing to them.

Now in theaters, “Wicked” tells the story of what happened before Dorothy came to Oz, and how the witches came to have their reputations. No, Elphaba (Erivo) wasn’t always the Wicked Witch of the West. And yes, she and Glinda (Grande) were friends. But that was a long time ago.

“Wicked” was indeed first a book, but the story shot to fame when it was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2003. To date, it is one of the longest-running and highest-grossing musicals ever. In that original Broadway cast, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel played Glinda and Elphie,...