Her performance inWickedis a showcase of this natural comedic timing.
Glinda is an exaggerated role, leaning into physical comedy to offer light relief.
Grande delivers this through her relentless commitment, such as her over-the-top hair flicks and frantic movements around Shiz.
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This characterization is believable because Grande makes Glinda so theatrical and embellished.
The glimmer she has in every step gives off the vibe that she is impervious to criticism.
Popular is one ofWicked’s best musical numbers, and it serves as the pinnacle of this performance.
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As she is helping Elphaba, there is no malice, it is just pure joy.
This is what makes the movie feel so true to the Broadway show.
Instead, the most impressive parts of Glinda are the more subtle moments.
This character’s experience is more real than you think.
Here, Glinda first shows compassion for Elphaba and their friendship truly begins.
Glinda comforts Elphaba, calmly telling her that its okay.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Here, Grandes acting feels tender and honest, completely contrasting the extravagance in many of the scenes prior.
Ariana Grande nails both sides of Glindas personality, proving that she was absolutely born to play Glinda.
Wickedis currently playing in theaters.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
