And this is onlyPart One(more on that later).
It has been expanded for the screen in every way.
To be sure, lovers of the Broadway show have much to look forward to.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in ‘Wicked’Universal Pictures/Everett Collection
Peter Dinklages vocal performance of Dr. Dillamoad, the all-wise goat, is superb.
There is a new character added in Miss Coddle, butThe Greatest Showmanstandout Keala Settle gets all-too-brief screen time.
There also are some unexpected casting surprises, but I wont reveal them here.
John Powells thrilling musical score, blending with Schwartzs iconic tunes, is note-perfect.
As the credits promise: to be continued.
Producers are Marc Platt and David Stone.
