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.
"Wicked" Is Defying Gravity In Theaters, And Here's How Fans Are Reacting
WICKED has always been political and Jon M. Chu’s adaptation is more timely than ever emphasizing the silence and complicity of those like Glinda in a system built for them compared to someone like Elphaba villainized for being the other who doesn’t conform. pic.twitter.com/nXru2dg2S7
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.
Wicked director explains why the movie's version of Defying Gravity is different to the show's: "We had to break that up a little bit, which is scary"
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Ranking every Wicked song from Part One: Where does Defying Gravity land?
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A bizarre moment from the Wicked press tour about 'holding space' with Defying Gravity is now a meme
Let’s set the scene! A reporter from Out.com told Erivo this: “I’ve seen this week, people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that.” Erivo got very emotional, saying she didn’t know that had happened and that it was extremely powerful. Grande then held her … finger.
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.
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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‘Wicked’ is a hit on screen. Not everyone wants to hear you sing it.
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