Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo carried out at the 2025 Academy Awards, the place the Wicked co-stars took turns paying tribute to iconic songs from the movie’s roots. Whereas accompanied by an orchestra, Ariana Grande sang “Over the Rainbow”—the basic 1939 tune written for The Wizard of Oz—in a glowing crimson costume meant to evoke Dorothy’s well-known ruby slippers, whereas projections of a starry sky and a rainbow had been solid behind her. Subsequent, Erivo sang “Dwelling,” from The Wiz, in an enormous white ballgown adorned with flowers earlier than the Los Angeles skyline. Afterward, the 2 reunited to carry out a portion of “Defying Gravity,” from Depraved, collectively, ending with the ground elevating to raise Erivo into the air. Watch a replay beneath.
Depraved obtained nominated for 10 awards on the 2025 Academy Awards. Grande was within the working for Greatest Supporting Actress, for her function as Galinda “Glinda” Upland, and Erivo was up for Greatest Actress, for her portrayal of Elphaba Thropp. After all, the movie was additionally up for Best Picture, in addition to Best Score.
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