The much-awaited movie Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, has sparked an interesting debate among fans and moviegoers. The issue? Whether audiences should feel free to sing along to the beloved musical numbers during screenings or remain silent to avoid disturbing others.
Cynthia Erivo Supports Wicked Sing-Alongs
In a recent interview during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cynthia Erivo shared her thoughts on the matter. The actress, who plays the iconic green-skinned witch, supported the idea of fans joining in. “We spent this long singing it ourselves — it’s time for everyone else to join in. It’s wonderful,” she said.
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Her encouraging words come as movie theaters grapple with disruptions caused by enthusiastic viewers singing or filming scenes. AMC Theatres, for instance, has reminded audiences to avoid disrupting others, even issuing pre-show announcements about maintaining theater etiquette.
Fans of Wicked are split on the issue. Some feel singing along adds to the fun and brings the story to life, while others argue it ruins the movie experience for those wanting to watch quietly.
To balance both sides, Erivo and co-star Ariana Grande announced plans for interactive sing-along screenings. Set to release on Christmas Day, these special shows will allow fans to express themselves without worrying about breaking theater rules.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked explores the friendship between Elphaba, the misunderstood green witch, and Glinda, the charming and popular witch. Based on the hit Broadway musical, the movie includes classic songs like Defying Gravity and Popular, which have been adored by fans for years.
Erivo and Grande hope the sing-along screenings will create a space where audiences can celebrate their love for the story and its music together.
