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A Review - Wicked by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - My Wickedly Wonderful First Encounter

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A Review - Wicked by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - My Wickedly Wonderful First Encounter My journey with Wicked began unexpectedly, during an office musical competition. A performance of "Defying Gravity" captivated me. The seemingly magical lengthening of a black object as the singer belted out the soaring notes left me awestruck. At the time, I was too engrossed in our own presentation to investigate the technical marvel or even delve into the song's meaning. It remained a fleeting, intriguing memory.   Later, my familiarity with "Defying Gravity" grew through the popular TV series, Glee. Hearing the lyrics and understanding their depth transformed the song from a captivating spectacle into a personal anthem. It became one of my favorite songs from the show, solidifying my appreciation for musical storytelling. My positive experiences with musical movies further heightened my anticipation for the Wicked film adaptation.   Despite my reluct...