2:05 there is an insert of Cynthia singing what I forgot to volume balance. It will blow your ear drums into another planet. So turn it down :). Sorry
@VictoriasVintage
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! Cynthia is going to be freaking amazing. Ariana Grande, her voice is great but whenever I’ve seen her in any acting role it’s just Ariana Grande in different clothes. I’ve not seen her be a great actress yet. Fingers crossed though!
@marcelo03
2 жыл бұрын
ariana started on broadway and has been a fan of the musical literally since she was a baby. glinda has always been her dream role and she has been taking acting lessons since the beginning of the year to prepare for this moment. i understand your concern but i’m sure she won’t disappoint because she, as a super fan, knows the pressure behind everything
@javidial
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you are right. Unfortunately once the movie is filmed, it will be too late. I hope she doesn’t destroy the whole movie by acting like Ariana and not like the character
@marcelo03
2 жыл бұрын
@@javidial honestly, i really doubt that will be the case. i just hope people don't go into the movie expecting the worse. let's just enjoy this moment and hope for the best :)
@enternalmoonlight
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrbroadwaydork as someone who has been manifesting this role since 2011(u can find the tweet, it is viral on Twitter rn), she would know better than to mess this up for everyone
@actorjulion101
2 жыл бұрын
@@javidial Well it's not like the movie will be attacking us tomorrow, so we're good lol
@actorjulion101
2 жыл бұрын
Not only about being a strong black female lead, but I'm glad they also went with an Androgynous woman to be Elphaba. Because in the older original stories of Oz, the Wicked Witch contained both feminine and very masculine energies which made her so terrifying.
@AL3XlS_
2 жыл бұрын
I don't mind people being wary about Ariana being in the movie, as long as they don't go into the movie expecting to hate it, because then they're only going to find the negative things in it. Ariana hasn't acted in half a decade and she's been working with great acting coaches, so I do hope she has improved, not that she was necessarily bad. I think Ariana realizes her fails in Hairspray live. She knows adding her pop technique in there was a miss, honestly Scooter probably told her to do it to market herself. As for her latest covers of Broadway songs, she's definitely changed it up sing Hairspray live. She covered The Wizard and I back in 2018, and even though she still threw in her pop style since she wasn't supposed to be in character, it was a major improvement. She's covered Suddenly Seymour multiple times the past few years and it's similar to the Wizard and I where she brings in pop elements. She covered Still Hurting last year, and you can tell she got more into character for it and dropped a lot of the pop stuff. Ariana knows how to change up her voice. I also don't think her enunciation is that horrendous. Compared to Theater, yes she doesn't sing crisp and clear in her music, but there's rarely times where it sounds like she's speaking gibberish. Her studio clips of her recording songs acapella have been leaked from the thank u, next recordings, and even with her drunk in the studio and recording after crying, you can still make out what she's saying. I'm not up Ariana's ass, if she is truly shit in the movie, I'll be aware and call it like I see it, but I'm also not going to go in expecting that. I don't know. I guess I just have more faith. I appreciate you sharing your opinion and how open-minded you are. both Ariana stans pushing that she's no-doubt going to be amazing and super theater babes pushing she's a horrible pick and ruining it already. It's just nice to see someone in the middle who is open-minded. I'm excited for Cynthia as well. It makes me upset seeing so many people saying "No, *insert white actress* should be Elphaba". Elphaba should've been a woman of color from the beginning.
@villedart970
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I feel the same about Ariana being cast, I don't hate her and she obviously is talented enough to sing Galinda's part... the acting though, that's what limits me from geeking out, I've seen people use her performance on Hairspray Live as evidence for her to being the right choice and I really didn't enjoyed it at all, hope she proves me wrong
@t.hollie5504
2 жыл бұрын
I think there isn’t a better person for Galinda other than Ariana. Point blank.
@quitero777
2 жыл бұрын
Aside from the fact that they can actually sing, they are NOT for these characters! I hope to be surprised by them, but I believe they will ruin the movie! Sorry, but they have nothing to do with the characters!
@kylelima2669
2 жыл бұрын
ariana is gonna be really good she started on broadway and she loves the wicked since she was kid .I understand people being worry about her acting but she is working with Nancy banks acting coach who worked with margot robbie, emma stone, so she gonna do fine
@AlvaroIbacacheS
2 жыл бұрын
My only issue with the casting it’s the age gap. Ariana looks much younger for a girl her age, and Cynthia doesn’t pass as a teenager. So together the age gap looks bigger than what it is really. But with makeup and special effects I think they could work it out.
@ebonyeyes1986
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I mean they went on and on about idina age gap but she looks same age to me as idina
@daviidfdez2940
2 жыл бұрын
Ariana Grande it's a very good actress but i feel she hadn't been given the opportunity to prove her acting range yet. She made most of the world think that she was as innocent as cat because of how she devoured that role till this day many people still thinks that her real personality it's like that. Ari has great comedic timing so I think she is perfect for the movie. here are some videos so you can see it for yourself. I really enjoyed this video. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mHtrt4yhpHhmYIo kzitem.info/news/bejne/qpp6p214a6Oafmk
@amena_music
2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy your commentary 👌🏽✨ #blackgirlmagic
@faithmonroe6458
2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why this has any thumbs down? It’s literally the only video I’ve seen that’s open minded on both sides. I appreciate your views on this and you definitely have a new subscriber. I am an Ariana fan and I don’t think anything you said is wrong. Great discussion
@freakyschizogirl
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Willie. We want Galinda not Ari! Very concerned to see her cast. I hope I'm wrong... I hope she knocks our socks off but I am very underwhelmed by her being cast. Snaps on the James Cordon being cast in more musicals than he should be 😂😂. He's probably up for Madame Morrible 😂😂
@TheGirlInGeekGlasses
2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with what you said! I’m absolutely thrilled for Cynthia, she has one of my favourite voices in musical theatre and I know she’ll bring so much to the role. For me, I’m worried about Ariana because she tends to do a lot of “pretty girl” acting. Of course she’s stunning, but it feels like she can never let go of the fact that she’s pretty and so everything she does when she’s acting portrays her in a pretty way. Considering Glinda is extremely expressive and comedic, I really want Ariana to be able to let go of her inhibitions and not be worried about looking beautiful the entire time. Same goes for her speaking voice, I don’t want her to put on her babyish voice that she did in Hairspray! Either way, I’m so excited that we’re finally getting this movie 💚
@Leaveit2Barker
2 жыл бұрын
Ariana’s comedic abilities are amazing. Watch her on snl or any interview she has done recently. I feel like people aren’t able to separate Ariana the artist from Ariana the person
@tarinblanding1584
2 жыл бұрын
Yo, can we really talk about it? (4:23) the only black person in the history of Wicked to play Elphaba full time that wasn’t a standby or an understudy was Alexia Kahadime. Lowkey, the UK is better at representation than here in New York.
@hannahrosereviews5073
2 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!!! If I'm going to see Wicked or Hairspray, I want to see Wicked or Hairspray. I do not want to see an Ariana Grande concert. Also, Joel Grey needs to be cast as the Wizard. Needs to happen.
@ok_schlatter
2 жыл бұрын
I am SO glad we’re FINALLY going to have a black Elphaba, and I am ecstatic that it’s Cynthia Erivo. I am hopeful about Ariana Grande’s performance as G(a)linda because I love her and I’m sure she could pull it off if she puts in the work, but I am wary about how well her vocal timbre and acting ability will fit the character’s personality. Even when she does sing in a more theatrical style, her tone is still darker than what theater nerds like us would expect from Glinda. Her voice just sounds too calming and gentle to play a character that, for most of the show, is an annoying, glitzy, deceptive, MLM sorority girl. I predict her best performance in the movie will be “For Good” simply because that’s the most genuine moment Glinda has. Whatever happens, this is literally her dream role, so I have faith that she’s going to put in all the work to make her performance as good as it can possibly be.
@Tarikkb
2 жыл бұрын
Dove Cameron will always be in my heart as glinda, she would’ve been just perfect
@magicalpig6542
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! period point blank everything said
@deeschof6866
2 жыл бұрын
They both have a version of “I’m still hurting”, I adore Cynthia and it the best version I have heard of the song, but in fairness Ariana version is also very good, her diction is good and she does well in portraying the part.
@Christopher.b24
2 жыл бұрын
regarding ariana's acting, though I have a slight bias since I am a huge fan, I feel like she would be able to deliver on Glinda's complexity in the second half. since she may be able to channel her real life experiences into the role (since she has lost a lot) she'll be able to play that with everything Glinda is going through and losing love wise in the second half
@danielrobinson7350
2 жыл бұрын
Read a really bizarre criticism of Cynthia Erivo’s casting. ‘She has a very pretty voice and potential, but I’d have liked to see a Broadway professional in the role.’ ???
@JenniferMcMahonhawaii78
2 жыл бұрын
Cynthia I’m cool with, great choice in casting…Ariana, yeah I don’t know about that casting choice.
@NairAthul
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like they took all the names from fancasts, and picked two out of a hat. I cannot see these two playing classmates or lifelong friends. Cynthia can definitely make the journey from college student to a woman in her late 30s (if they follow the book timeline for For Good). I can't see that happening for Grande
@brandonj9795
2 жыл бұрын
i agree. arianas hairspray performance was mid. i am holding out hope tho because i know she loves wicked and will want to do well and she also is friends with kristin chenowith who has said she will be guiding ariana. i think it can go either way. hope its good tho
@isabelladeacon815
2 жыл бұрын
i completely agree with everything you said!! you put into words what i was feeling about ariana being cast
@ArtByDesign80
2 жыл бұрын
People were up in arms about Ben (27) playing a high school senior…but Cynthia is 34…playing a first year a university.
@themusicaltheatreappreciat6204
2 жыл бұрын
Age and playing age are two very different things. You can be 50 and still play a student if you’re skin allows. Dear Evan Hansen remains a school student throughout and Elphaba goes on a journey to become a woman. So the two aren’t comparative
@themusicaltheatreappreciat6204
2 жыл бұрын
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@sarahwheat7094
2 жыл бұрын
I think that they should release a single of one of the songs that Ariana will sing in early. I do love Ariana grande but I feel the same as you. I appreciate people’s optimism but I didn’t like her in hairspray or in any other Broadway cover she’s done, especially the wizard I. If they release a song early where we can hear her singing in a Broadway style, I’m good.
@AlvaroIbacacheS
2 жыл бұрын
I think people it’s being unfair towards Ariana, yet she’s not the best actress we can agree. But she hasn’t really got the chance to act that much aside from Victorious. When she was cast in Hairspray she wasn’t cast as Ariana Grande the actress but as Ariana Grande the mega music star. When the right acting coaches, the right direction and people don’t going into the movie expecting to hate her she would do great.
@sarahwheat7094
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlvaroIbacacheS I actually have zero issues with her possible acting ability. My main concerns are 1) that she’s going to sing it in her usually pop and r&b style instead of musical theatre. 2) that it’s going to be difficult to watch wicked and see Glinda instead of Ariana. No matter how good someone is, when they are that big of a star it’s hard to see them as anything but themselves. Some people may like both of those things and have no problem with it. But I would not be one of those people!
@AlvaroIbacacheS
2 жыл бұрын
@@sarahwheat7094 that it’s something we have to wait and see, Ariana it’s a great impersonator, she does an amazing Kristin Chenoweth (which shows how much her voice can change when necessary).
@sarahwheat7094
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlvaroIbacacheS I agree, I’ve seen those videos. But I don’t think she’s going to tbh, I think what we’re going to get is something like the ‘wizard and I’ performance. Which I thought was great as a cover but I would be disappointed if that’s what I heard during musical. Which again, some people will enjoy! But I won’t.
@poptopics1772
9 ай бұрын
@@sarahwheat7094What is your opinion of Ariana's sound now that her vocal performance has been leaked and people confused it with Kristen's?
@adelaidedavidsonxxx
2 жыл бұрын
Finally, the first person I've seen come out and be completely honest about their opinions on the casting! Couldn't agree more with everything you said 👏
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