Wicked, Defying Gravity

Wicked director explains why they changed 'Defying Gravity' in the movie
The Wicked movie's version of Defying Gravity is 2 minutes longer than the original stage musical version. Here's why.
Behind the meme: Why "Wicked" fans are "holding space" for "Defying Gravity"
The internet has been inundated with a press tour moment from the film "Wicked" that's been memed around the world: Actress Cynthia Erivo, overcome with emotion, shares she's stunned to hear people have been taking lyrics from the "Wicked" song "Defying Gravity" and "really holding space with that.
Ranking every Wicked song from Part One: Where does Defying Gravity land?
Wicked has been in theaters for a full week, and the musical-based movie has been almost as popular as Ariana Grande's Glin
Defying Gravity: Why the Wicked Movie Will Blow Your Mind
It’s not every day that one of the most iconic musicals of all time gets reimagined for the big screen. Wicked holds a special place in my heart as the first Broadway musical I ever saw, so as the lights dimmed, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Would this adaptation do justice to the original? Thankfully, the answer is a resounding yes.
How Wicked's Defying Gravity became a battle cry for outsiders
As director Jon M Chu's first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz's memorable score, writes Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins.
Are You ‘Holding Space’ for the ‘Wicked: Part One’ Finale?
Part One’ cliffhanger ending—and its powerful extension of the song “Defying Gravity”—provide some rationale behind a viral meme.
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Fans in hysterics over interviewer’s bizarre exchange over Wicked’s ‘Defying Gravity’ with Cynthia Erivo
“I’ve seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that. And feeling ...
Cynthia Erivo weighs in on 'Wicked' movie theater singing debate
Cynthia Erivo is a proponent of fans being able to sing along to songs from her musical "Wicked" at the movies, despite what ...
Are you holding space for all these ‘Defying Gravity’ Wicked memes?
The phrase “holding space” in the context of the Wicked song “Defying Gravity” comes from Out Magazine reporter Tracey E.
‘Wicked’: Here’s What We Know About Part 2
The second film in Jon M. Chu's two-part adaptation of the beloved stage musical is expected to hit theaters in 2025.
How “Wicked” pulled off that gravity-defying pair of cameos — and others you might've missed (exclusive)
Chu and Stephen Schwartz, the masterminds behind the most heartwarming cameos in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, now in ...
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Why are people 'holding space' for Defying Gravity? The viral Wicked meme explained
The holding space meme from Wicked goes viral as fans humorously connect with the empowering Defying Gravity song.
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"Wicked" sells out Bluefield movie theaters
The Historic Granada Theater and Raleigh Street Cinemas are currently having success with their showings of the new movie ...
‘Wicked’ is a hit on screen. Not everyone wants to hear you sing it.
Movie theaters have long frowned on talking and singing. Some are warning “Wicked” fans not to annoy their fellow attendees.