The esteemed cast of the upcoming ‘Wicked’ film will head to Sydney to unveil to Australian audiences – the first in the world – the cinematic event of the year.
Sydney is set to be the first stop in the world, on the ‘Journey Through Oz’ premiere tour – a series of themed premieres across five international cities, offering audiences an unparalleled experience of the film’s wondrous, breathtaking world.
‘Wicked’ stars Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony-winning artist and Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and GRAMMY-winning multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda. They’ll be joined in Australia by co-stars Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and director Jon M. Chu. The Australian premiere will be a whimsical tribute to Munchkinland.
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After the land of Oz experiences ‘Wicked’ – a fitting first stop on the tour – things will continue as it moves to the Los Angeles premiere, reimagined as the ornate Shiz University, then Mexico City, which will unveil the mystical Enchanted Forest, and next to the Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City for a recreation of the Ozdust Ballroom, and finally. . . The London premiere, where the shimmering Emerald City will be showcased in all its glory.
Australian audiences can attend the first screenings of ‘Wicked’ at limited previews on 20 November, celebrating a ‘Wicked Wednesday’.
‘Wicked’, the first chapter of a two-part cultural celebration, is in cinemas 21 November.