Original Wicked Stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite with Film’s Cast at Star-Studded LA Premiere

On Saturday night, Wicked: Part One premiered in Los Angeles, celebrating the film’s highly anticipated release. Following the dazzling Sydney premiere, where fans gathered along a yellow brick road-themed event, Los Angeles continued the celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, featuring a Shiz University-inspired theme. The entire cast attended the event, sans director Jon M. Chu, who shared a heartfelt video message from the hospital as he awaited the arrival of a new family member.

The red carpet featured star-studded appearances, including Ashley Tisdale, Sophia Bush, Jennifer Lopez, Karrueche, Normani, and Sarah Paulson. Broadway legends Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reunited on the red carpet alongside the film’s stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The original Elphaba and Glinda shared a magical moment with their big-screen counterparts, delighting fans as the legacy of Wicked took center stage.

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 Wicked is finally coming to the big screen after two decades of being a much loved musical. The untold story of Oz’s witches stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood for her green skin and yet to uncover her true power. Ariana Grande stars as Glinda, a privileged, ambitious young woman still searching for her true heart. As students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz, they forge a profound friendship that, after a fateful encounter with the Wizard, will change their lives—and Oz—forever. Their extraordinary paths ultimately lead them to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar®-winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, a kind-hearted Munchkin student; Marissa Bode as Elphaba’s beloved sister, Nessarose; and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.

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Additional characters include Glinda’s conniving friends Pfannee and ShenShen, played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots). Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) appears as a new character, Miss Coddle, while four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) voices Dr. Dillamond.

Produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid) and David Stone, the blockbuster team behind the original Wicked musical, the film’s executive producers include David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz, and Jared LeBoff.

While we can’t reveal too much yet, the film is a powerful, breathtaking experience that will make your heart soar. It pays the perfect homage to the beloved musical, with outstanding performances that capture the magic and emotion fans have cherished for years.

Wicked is the first chapter in a two-part celebration, with Wicked: Part Two set to premiere on November 26, 2025.