Cynthia Erivo Encourages ‘Wicked’ Singalongs as Film Breaks Box Office Records

Cynthia Erivo is all for moviegoers embracing their inner Elphaba and belting out their hearts during screenings of the new “Wicked” film.

Singing Allowed, More Considerate Viewing Encouraged

The actress, who stars as the misunderstood green-skinned witch, made her stance clear during a recent interview at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

“Good! I’m OK with it,” Erivo declared. “We spent this long singing it ourselves, it’s time for everyone else to join in. It’s wonderful.”

Erivo’s enthusiastic embrace of in-theater singalongs directly counteracts the stance taken by some movie chains. AMC Theatres made headlines before the film’s release, politely requesting patrons refrain from singing along. Alamo Drafthouse, however, recognized the popular demand for communal singing by offering designated sing-along screenings. Erivo’s inclusive approach suggests ‘Wicked’ is meant to be shared and enjoyed by all, regardless of singing ability.

Box Office Success and Sharing the Magic

Beyond the singalong debate, Erivo expressed overwhelming joy about “Wicked’s” immense popularity.

“It’s the most wonderful, unbelievable experience ever,” Erivo shared. “This is such a wonderful thing to be able to share with everyone. We’ve been keeping it to ourselves, and now everyone else can watch it.”

A Festive Thanksgiving Farewell

The actress also took a moment during the interview to honor “Today” show host Hoda Kotb, who is stepping down from the morning program in January. As Kotb prepares for her final Thanksgiving Day Parade hosting duties, Erivo presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

“Before you even begin, these flowers are for you because I know this is the last Thanksgiving parade you’re doing, and I wanted to celebrate that, and I wanted to say we love you,” Erivo shared with Kotb. “Thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done for all of these years.”

What advice​ does Cynthia Erivo offer to viewers who prefer a more traditional movie-going‍ experience?

‌ ## “Defying Gravity” in the⁤ Movie Theater: An Interview with Cynthia Erivo

**Interviewer:**‌ Cynthia, congratulations on the box office success of “Wicked”! ‌The film is breaking records, and audiences are loving your performance as Elphaba.

**Cynthia Erivo:** Thank you! It’s been such a joy to ‌see people connecting with the story ‌and​ the music.

**Interviewer:** Speaking of music, there’s been a lot of‍ buzz about ⁢singalongs during screenings. We’ve heard ⁣reports of entire theaters belting out “Defying Gravity.” What do you think?

**Cynthia Erivo:** (Laughs) I absolutely love it! Elphaba’s story is about finding your​ voice and embracing your power. What better way to celebrate that than by singing along? If you ⁢feel moved to unleash your inner witch,⁢ go for it!

**Interviewer:** But some ⁣viewers might find it distracting. Any advice for those who want to enjoy the film in a more⁢ traditional way?

**Cynthia Erivo:** Of course, everyone‌ deserves to ⁢experience the film in ⁤their own way. For those⁣ who prefer a quieter viewing experience, maybe choose a less crowded ​showing, or perhaps sit⁤ a bit further‍ back. The important thing is that everyone feels comfortable and enjoys the magic​ of “Wicked”

⁢ **Interviewer:** Well said! Thank you so much for your time, Cynthia, ⁤and congratulations again on the incredible success of the⁢ film!

**Cynthia Erivo:** Thank you!

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