Wicked | Ozdust Ballroom

A look behind the curtain at the Ozdust Ballroom scene 💚

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One of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its journey to the big screen as a spectacular cinematic event this holiday season.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 21, 2025.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar®-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them 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 regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Olivier Award winner and Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt p.g.a. (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox.

Wicked is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

The Broadway stage musical is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[AudioWizard]

THAT WAS THE MOST EMOTIONAL SCENE IN THE ENTIRE FILM

[karlosrosales]

I was bawling during this scene. To dance to your own beat is one thing, but to have someone join you in an attempt to understand your rhythm is just pure magic! Unforgettable moment for me!

[brockbuster]

"Everyone was just kind of HOLDING SPACE for Elphaba in that room!"

If only Ariana had known back then just how much this phrase would become synonymous with Wicked 😂

[flapjackalopis]

the way that this scene always plays out more comedic in the stage show and i LOVE how they didnt go that route and chose a more real, emotional depiction. Great great choice that really made this a highlight in the film

[thedudeabides]

The fact that Glinda stepped in while Elphaba’s sister cowered in shame says something about Glinda’s true character. She’s got some good in her.

[brauliocosta]

None who ever experienced what Elphaba was going through could ever watch this scene without tearing up.

[wonhuimxmff]

1:37 OH MY GOD SHE SAID IT. SHE SAID THE THING !!!

[kimberlytotty]

The theatre was completely silent during these scenes-so moving and powerful-just absolutely beautiful.

[jesusmariacatalanventura]

I was a guy who suffered bullying at school, so you can imagine how this scene hit me... I knew perfectly how Elphaba was feeling at that moment... Thanks for showing something like that in a movie, cause there's something that is still happening.

[DidrickNamtvedt]

That scene has some of the best acting I've ever seen in any movie, so much emotion conveyed without a word, so powerful and raw. It gave me a lump in my throat when I saw this scene in the movie. It really makes you realize how talented Cynthia and Ariana are.

[simtanic]

This scene BROKE me. The emotion that was pouring from the screen is unmatched. You could feel her pain, it was real. This will forever be in my heart as one of the greatest cinema moments.

[Cozycompanioncorner]

As someone who's been the laughing stock of a whole room, this moment hit me so hard. I've never cried in a theater that much

[Kerrogann]

That scene made me cry, I was seeing myself in junior high, being bullied and humiliated, hoping for an outcome like this, hoping that someone would come and share my humiliation. It never happened of course, and seeing this scene made me so emotional because it was like seeing what I hoped for back then become reality on the big screen.

I wasn’t sure I liked the movie up until that point. After that I was convinced, and in the end I loved the movie.

[Scottical]

This is the moment that really got me. Cynthia's emotions are just SO palpable. The scene ends, and I suddenly realized I had tears runnin' down my face (just like Elphaba). It's ust a beautifully-done scene, start-to-finish.

[TheMrTeaParty]

Not only is this scene powerful and emotional you can learn a lot about elphaba just from how she dances. A lot of her dancing is reflective of animal mating rituals where they dance to communicate they want a companion and the fact that she was not only alone and dancing to show how she was alone but also how she grew up surrounded by animals and how she learned from them and the fact that Galinda -the “GA” is silent- danced in return with her is how an animal would communicate back when they want to be their companion when I saw it in theaters I noticed it which made me very emotional because not only is Galinda helping her feel included but it shows Elphaba’s cries for companionship which elevates the line “she does care, she just doesn’t show it” and gives more into the thought of the characters in that moment. This scene has to be one of the most powerful, memorable, emotional, and iconic of the film really showing why it’s such a great film.

[American_Boy]

This scene IS the movie and will go down in film history.

[SioBonz]

How many times can I cry at this scene? The limit does not exist

[depressedcakke]

This is why they were crying in every interview. Dead serious. Rlly emotional scene

[mariocontreras]

1:37 That's so powerful, I didn't know that was happening...

[jaymartin]

I was bawling cuz all of us outcast know how Elphaba felt and to have Glinda to step in to tell her shes okay made me cry more.. Beautiful scene.