Los Angeles Becomes Shiz University for the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Wicked’

Los Angeles transformed into Shiz University for the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ Wicked. Held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Bronwyn James were all in attendance to celebrate their new movie.

Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, Broadway’s original Elphaba and Glinda, were all smiles as they came out to support the cast. Normani and Ashley Tisdale were also in attendance, and paid homage to the Green Queen as they walked the carpet before the premiere.

“Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual 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 and ambition, 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. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.”

Wicked will open in theaters on November 22!

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