"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"

Cynthia Erivo is basking in the massive success of her latest release Wicked, and her nomination for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category. The film scored an impressive 10 nods, including one for Best Picture.

British actor Cynthia Erivo addressed Oscar's snub of 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu, despite the film picking up 10 nominations. To Read Lifestyle Stories

The first show is sold out and was announced a day before Erivo earned an Oscar nomination for best actress for her work in "Wicked." That likely added to the rush for tickets. Erivo has previously been nominated for actress and original song, both for the film "Harriet."

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.

Cynthia Erivo highlighted the exhaustive effort required to adapt the beloved stage musical 'Wicked' into a cinematic masterpiece

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Wicked has slowed down at the box office in the US as it is also available on digital platforms. Read on for more.

There’s enchantment on the yellow brick road, from Hollywood, to the great White Way (Broadway), and to Hollywood again. Broadway’s blockbuster Tony-winning musical ‘Wicked’ (premiered 2003 and still SRO),

Shahid Kapoor did not get into the name of any film or any stars when revealing that he was to made less as an artist and star during that time.

"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked,” Erivo said. “None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn’t possible"

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