UNIVERSAL PICTURES INVITES
AUDIENCES TO DEFY GRAVITY
THIS CHRISTMAS WITH NATIONWIDE
SING-ALONG SCREENINGS OF
Director: Jon M. Chu
Written by: Winnie Holzman
*Based on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire
Original title: Wicked: Part One
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James and Keala Settle
Rated: PG
Genres: Musical, Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale
Run Time: 2h 40m
IN CELEBRATION OF THE RECORD-SHATTERING
CINEMATIC EVENT THAT HAS
BECOME THE HIGHEST-GROSSING BROADWAY
MUSICAL ADAPTATION IN FILM HISTORY
AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE CAN JOIN THE EXCITEMENT
AS MORE THAN 1,000 THEATERS
PRESENT SPECIAL SCREENINGS ON DECEMBER 25
THE SING-ALONG SCREENINGS WILL FEATURE
ON-SCREEN LYRICS TO
THE BIGGEST SOUNDTRACK DEBUT OF THE DECADE
WITH A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION FROM THE FILM’S STARS,
CYNTHIA ERIVO AND ARIANA GRANDE
Tickets for the Wicked sing-along screenings are on sale now.
For more information about showtimes and tickets, visit http://wickedmovie.com/singalong/. The film will continue to play in standard format at theaters nationwide.
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Universal City, Calif., December 10, 2024 — Universal Pictures today announced Christmas Day sing-along screenings of Wicked, as the box-office phenomenon continues its record-shattering theatrical run. More than 1,000 theaters throughout the United States, Canada and select international markets will host interactive sing-along screenings, which will feature on-screen lyrics and a special introduction from stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The announcement arrives as Wicked continues to shatter box-office records, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway musical film adaptation in domestic box-office history, surpassing a benchmark held by Grease for 46 years.
Featuring Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz’s songs from the generation-defining stage musical, the film’s groundbreaking soundtrack has made history, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. With more than 270 million global streams, it has achieved the largest streaming week ever for a stage-to-screen musical film soundtrack and stands as the No. 1 soundtrack debut of the decade. A special sing-along version of the soundtrack will be released digitally on December 20 through Verve Records/Republic Records, coinciding with the theatrical sing-along screenings.
“The overwhelming response to Wicked has been remarkable,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. “These sing-along screenings offer fans a unique opportunity to become part of the story they’ve embraced so enthusiastically. There’s something extraordinarily special about experiencing this beloved musical together as a community, and we’re thrilled to create that opportunity this holiday season.”
The sing-along screenings will be presented in standard format theaters, with most locations offering multiple showtimes on December 25. This special presentation will include all the film’s celebrated musical numbers with on-screen lyrics, allowing audiences to join in with the performances that have captivated viewers worldwide.
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