In the world of entertainment, two major stories are making headlines. First, the Wicked press tour has garnered significant attention, not only for building anticipation around the two-part adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical but also for the emotional responses it has sparked online. Moana star Auli’i Cravalho has come forward to defend the heartfelt moments during the tour, particularly after a teary interview with Out magazine.
During the interview, Tracy Gilchrist highlighted the emotional connection audiences, especially queer viewers, felt with the iconic song “Defying Gravity.” This moment led to an emotional reaction from the film’s stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, which quickly went viral, with many online memes poking fun at their teary-eyed expressions.
Cravalho, who has a background in musical theater, including roles in Mean Girls and Cabaret, defended Grande and Erivo in a conversation with Vanity Fair. She passionately stated, “Being a theater kid is emotional. Get off my girls Ariana and Cynthia’s backs. You don’t know what it’s like to be working on a film for this long. If you’re not crying after working together for that long and singing live… I am very passionate about this.”
Cravalho’s defense underscores the challenges and dedication required to adapt a musical theater performance into a film, particularly with the choice to sing live during filming. This decision reflects the performers’ commitment to preserving the original Broadway experience while tackling the physical and emotional demands of the role.
While memes and jokes flooded the internet, Cravalho’s comments serve as a reminder of the intense passion that goes into creating art like Wicked. These emotional moments from the press tour only heighten excitement as fans eagerly anticipate the film’s release.
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