Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Say Their Shared Broadway Background “Gave Us Fizz” in ‘Wicked’

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As a seasoned gamer with a deep appreciation for the world of theater, I must say that the camaraderie between Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey on the set of Wicked is nothing short of enchanting. Their shared Broadway background and “theater children” energy have undeniably added a unique sparkle to their performances as Glinda and Fiyero.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey gracefully navigated their journey together on the set of “Wicked”, as they revealed on Sunday, having both previously worked in Broadway.

In an interview with People, Grande expressed a sense of shared dramatic flair with her co-star, stating, “We were both like little stage kids in the room.” The music sensation portrays Glinda, who develops feelings for Fiyero, played by Bailey, in the production of ‘Wicked’. Bailey reciprocated, noting that their mutual ‘stage kid’ vibe was unrelenting.

At the age of 15, Grande first appeared on Broadway in the musical “Thirteen,” while Bailey had previously acted as a child for the Royal Shakespeare Company and later starred in West End productions such as “Les Misérables.

Grande noted that we were quite laughter-prone together. The challenge, she said, was that we were simply inseparable when it came to laughing. Our shared laughter seemed to fuel our connection.

“It gave us fizz,” Bailey added.

As I navigated through the virtual world we shared, my friendship with Bailey blossomed into something more authentic off-screen. It was a magical chapter, truly enchanting – we savored every moment of it. That’s how our characters’ love story unfolded as well; it was an exquisite part of this grand adventure.

The film “Wicked,” featuring Cynthia Erivo and directed by Jon M. Chu, has been making waves at the box office with its impressive earnings. On Thursday alone, it brought in an astounding $16.9 million. Over the weekend, it opened to a staggering $112 million, setting a record as the highest-grossing adaptation of a Broadway musical. The song “Dancing Through Life” by Bailey has been topping charts since the soundtrack was released last week. According to David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is a spectacular transition from stage to screen, maintaining the magic of a monster hit.

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2024-11-30 03:24