Orlando Philharmonic visits the theater to open 2026 | Review

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra was conducted by Sean Mayes in a program of Broadway hits in Steinmetz Hall.
Yahoo

Breaking Down “Defying Gravity”: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Crafts Team On Stunts, Singing Live & Finding Elphaba’s Iconic Note

EXCLUSIVE: Unlimited is not just a melodic lyric used in one of the most iconic songs in Broadway history. It also reflects the determination of those in front of and behind the camera that brought ...
Today

What do the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ mean? The ‘Wicked’ song, explained

“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the musical, are set to perform at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2. The duo has not ...
American Songwriter

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Kick Off Oscars on a High Note With Gravity-Defying Performance

Cynthia Erivo is vying for Best Actress at tonight’s Oscars, while Ariana Grande is up for Best Supporting Actress. And while the ladies’ acting was certainly something to behold, it’s the music that ...
The Conversation

Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders

Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant ...
Variety

‘Wicked’ Spoiler Interview: Jon M. Chu on Expanding ‘Defying Gravity,’ Cutting Lines and Splitting the Musical in Two — Plus, Will Dorothy Pop Up in ‘Part 2’?

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. “Wicked,” which introduced such classics as “Defying ...