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‘Wicked’ Film Screening With Live Orchestra Announced: ‘Coming Soon’
Universal Studios has announced a forthcoming ‘Wicked in Concert’ experience, pairing screenings of the two-part film adaptation with a live orchestra. The announcement offers no dates, venues or ticketing information, but signals an effort to extend the franchise beyond the films’ theatrical run.
The promotional poster features stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and the project was also shared by Hurwitz Concerts, which has staged similar events for La La Land, Babylon and Whiplash. The first Wicked film earned $758.1 million worldwide and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, grossed $525.8 million; the original also won Oscars for costume and production design.
In short
- Wicked film screenings with a live orchestra are planned.
- Dates, venues and ticket details remain unannounced.
- The films have grossed over $1.28 billion worldwide.
Explained simply
Wicked originated as a stage musical that tells the story of the Wizard of Oz from the witches' perspective, particularly exploring the relationship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda. Universal released a film adaptation in 2024, followed by a sequel in 2025, both starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The films brought the story to cinema audiences worldwide.
The Wicked films have earned substantial sums at the global box office, with the first generating $758.1 million and the second $525.8 million. The first film also won Academy Awards for costume design and production design.
Live orchestra concert screenings pair cinema showings with a live orchestra performing the film's score and songs. Similar events have been created for other popular films, combining the visual storytelling of cinema with the immediacy of live performance. This format offers an alternative way for audiences to experience a story beyond the standard theatrical release.
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