Wicked (2024)

We went to see this on Thanksgiving because both of my daughters-in-law were pumped for it. I was low-key dreading it for both the runtime (I prefer to be at home when I tackle films over 2 hours) and the casting of Ariana Grande (whom I consider to be a below-average actress with an exceptional voice). I'm so happy to report that I had a fantastic time which I don't believe can be chalked up entirely to the effect of that post-dinner edible. 

I will say that it seemed to me that Grande may have been doing a straight-up impersonation of Kristin Chenoweth; though I have not seen the stage play, I've heard the soundtrack and she sounded pretty similar. Note that this is simply a thought I had and not in any way a complaint!

B+