How Musical Theater Became A Safe Space for Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande, aka Glinda, sits down with Deadline to discuss all things 'Wicked,' her time on Broadway, and a poor choice of karaoke music.
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[@leahheapp]

the honey blonde looks so good on her !!!!!!! gorgeous and sooo talented. one of my favourite things about Ariana is how she is so willing and excited to credit everyone and celebrate their hard work and success.

[@jaheimmrobinson1858]

that’s what makes someone in my opinion so genuine and truthful!

[@lilyrobert2224]

I just love that even though she has been asked the same questions from before repeatedly, she still has such passion in this interview. Ariana is such a kind person and deserves all the accolades.

[@otsdrift6658]

Right?? The public doesn't quite understand just how hard it really would be to answer the *exact* same questions, maybe worded differently, over, and over, and over and over and over and holy moly over and over again, without sounding like you're on repeat and remain engaged, excited, genuine, varied and interesting, knowing that half the world will see it too. *The girl has STAMINA to match her talent and hard work!*

[@katim8932]

I think the interviewers need to do better at asking questions that the audiences haven’t heard yet. This interview he did ask some different questions, but I think the guy from hot ones is the best interviewer! lol. And what I would do is try to answer the questions differently if I can. Don’t repeat the same answers over. Unless the question is like ‘what was your favorite scene to film’. that would obviously have the same answer.

[@user-kj3ny4kq3p]

she is a true theater kid uh how i love these interviews i will never get over em

[@stephaniehagerman2652]

The intro is hilarious 😂 Ariana singing titanic my heart will go on on a ship at 4 years old 😂😂😂😂

[@breakforthechorus6230]

That caught me off guard and I guffawed out loud. She's so effortlessly hilarious.

[@circlenostar]

The interviewer did a great job here, loved this conversation

[@daniellematthews5301]

this interviewer is so lovable & genuine!!

[@isabelharouny]

What a thoughtful interviewer. I loved this

[@loumne]

"Did my mom wrote that" no Ariana this just had to be done !! Her work and accomplishments should be valued more, I feel like they did it just right in this interview. Thank you for taking time to film this we love youuuu

[@jenfriesen6440]

It is no surprise that Ariana is delightful in every way - what was especially refreshing about this particular interview is how much homework Pete Hammond did. It makes a huge difference when the host actually knows the guest’s bio.

[@breathinari]

she is our home, the one thing that saved so many people including me. 🤍🥺 our eternal sunshine 🧸☀️

[@noseholekibi]

ariana was BORN for this role. can't wait to see her acting in wicked for good!

[@purplequokka]

10:58 this moment tickled a part of my brain making me remember her old interviews. Like Yours Truly era, she literally sounds like that in interviews. Because of Wicked, not only did she come back to little Ari, but also to rookie Ari ❤

[@stephaniehagerman2652]

Aaaahhhhh more interviews !!!!!!! Yes ! I feel like I find gold everytime I see a new interview with Ariana grande

[@lina_014]

she is sooo beautiful here omg

[@maddiejung974]

it's shocking how much campaigning actors need to do for the oscars, it's like daily events and interviews to secure the win.

[@joaofigueiras2529]

the most talented woman! i love ariana the most 🥺🩷

[@breakforthechorus6230]

I just love how eloquent Ariana speaks. She's so mature and emotionally intelligent. You can tell how much passion she has for her work with every word.

[@stephaniehagerman2652]

This whole interview is Amazing ❤I love the interviewer he’s so endearingly sweet

[@paolamiano]

"because of the ariana grande of it all" lol!

[@DirkG-ph2ij]

Metamorphosis into a free-spirited butterfly. Wonderful to watch.

[@larianamgrande8468]

wow, this is such a nice comment, it warmed my heart :) thanks for sharing!

[@thesoundsofearth4454]

This is my favorite outfit on her recently. I’ve been confused at some styling choices, but this is the most perfect thing on her. Such a gorgeous piece!

[@nayramoreno03]

i'm so grateful for this era. oh my god💗🥺

[@reflector374]

she looks so prety ..her dress is so cute

[@vanessathestrange39]

Loved the interviewer! So sweet

[@AvaStewart-x8g]

she looks so gorgeous

[@I.lovemy_pets]

I love her going into acting and theater again!!! The acting industry I think has treated be a lot better imo. But I love her pop star Ari and acting/broadway/theater Ari. So happy to see what comes next for her!! 💓💓🫧

[@paolamiano]

ariana laughing at the 'wikipedia' reference is so funny.

[@IvanRyan13]

People who don't sing think that just because ariana can sing super high, she was gonna be able to easily take on the role of Glinda. But it's kind of like how everyone always asks super tall people if they play basketball, yes being tall lends itself to the sport, but tall people need to practice just as hard as everyone else to be great at it

[@shelbks]

This is the perfect analogy

[@Cherxubz]

There’s somthing so silly yet professional and authentic about Ariana she truly is an eternal sunshine and importation for everyone and everything. I love how friendly she is! She just seems to authentic but like she is being friendly everyone she talks with seems like she knows everything about them Edit- let’s talk about one more thing or two her outfits are so fitting and authentic it’s a little bit of everything and it always looks good! And her genres of music it’s everything we’re just missing Rock, no two song is ever the same and even when she covers a song it never sounds the same and it’s crazy how many cleberties she met when she was young it’s like she was destined and the whole world new including her Ariana grande butera will never die!

[@ericayan5277]

She is precious.

[@marielmelquiades7827]

That’s my shaylaaa!! So proud of you kid!! 😭😭😭

[@manuelorozco7760]

I keep being happy for her every day since November! That she gets to do her dream role. As someone who like Ari who’s been a fan of Wicked since I was a kid, I gravitate more towards Elphaba. From the moment she sang The Wizard & I at the 15th anniversary special, I was hoping Ari would be part of the Wicked legacy in some form. And I was happy for her when the story that she was gonna be Glinda got out. Her next musical role should be Sara Brown in Guys & Dolls. I think the classic score would make a fine challenge for her. All she needs is the right Sky to sing and kiss with.

[@rolandherbert7105]

Loving all the podcasts and interviews that are dropping lately to strengthen her Oscars’ campaign. She taking something home this award season.

[@leahheapp]

I need ariana to campaign for a film adaptation of “next to normal” 😫!!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m not sure how I feel about that until it happens. Take it from someone who had the thrill of seeing Alice Ripley

[@aintgotnotltc]

This interview is so adorable i love him

[@MadisonQ]

I’m so proud of her. So amazing to watch someone do what they were born to do and watch her dreams come true. I love you Ariana 🩷

[@manuelorozco7760]

As someone who when I was younger wish I was in her shoes, I’m still trying to figure what I was meant to do with my life. I’m almost 32 now

[@trba_biko]

Love this ❣️ 🌻

[@seanobrien4762]

Thanks!

[@aintgotnotltc]

I could listen to her voice for hourssss

[@lauracosgrove2007]

I loved this interview

[@Miguelle100]

I just love her man

[@jerryolt]

oh mother looking beautiful as ever!! 💚

[@DLLGbr]

she’s always so humble when people talk about her music achievements I love her for that

[@leroystea8069]

This was nice to listen to. I suppose this is true of anyone who follows a creative path and finds a way to zero in on a heart's desired project like Wicked that there feels to be a very spiritual side to Ariana. I am so happy she got the chance to play Glinda in this. So love this movie♥

[@chloebreslin]

Ariana grande has my heart forever I love her dearly 🩷

[@reflector374]

i love her alot

[@wallybear6420]

i love the two of you 🥹 so much synergy in this conversation 🤍 xoxoooo

[@sarapathan6063]

7:16 bless her i love this outfit and I love her mind !!!!

[@amandabtr]

She looks so pretty here

[@AvaStewart-x8g]

she is so funny istg

[@thedudeabides2531]

He said "Wicked: For Good" will come out next year. When was this interview? Last year or did he just misspeak?

[@cgr919]

He misspoke. It’s coming out November 21, 2025, I believe

[@CandyWorld30]

I recommend changing the thumbnail to the outfit she is wearing in the video, I didn't click initially because I though it was an old interview

[@belenbrianzadefranco9171]

Es asombrosa ❤

[@chiarasingarella]

MY SHAYLAAAAA 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@AAlbertoOlivera]

⭐️💫💕Ag7💫

[@iyyakamusicvideo4369]

Thank You Ariana, Thank You So Much...I Hope We Can Collaborate in Music...I Hope...🤗🤗🤗

[@lore_grideanu_]

❤

[@MackinGod]

SA in LAO angel language means Marijuana

[@hannahcatherineholdham5228]

Are you old Ariana Grande ? and Can you sing your old songs ? I haven’t went to your concert in years. It’s really really you that I’m hurting and I was born already to listen to your songs every month but I wish you to be my sister ‘Because you are the same born as my sister, it’s 1993, I Love You So Much and I’m hurting to see you like this.

[@Alisha-d9b3w]

I love Ari but if she really wanted to separate herself from the character, she shouldn't have worn French tip nails in the movie as that's what Ariana Grande is known for. Glinda should have some sort of nude for nails.

[@shakeitlikeapolaroid]

I wish Michelle Yeoh had to earn it in the way that Ariana explains she did. Obviously it’s a smaller part but everyone should have had to audition fair and square.

[@laylascott6096]

Fair and square? Lol it’s Hollywood not kindergarten

[@shakeitlikeapolaroid]

@ ok you don’t like my wording but if Ariana has to earn it and Cynthia had to earn it then Michelle should have had to earn it by auditioning. Nobody who can’t sing should have a singing role in a huge musical.

[@MackinGod]

Meraceo Company Manager Ari..

[@MackinGod]

Man made Hell Demoness name Lesart.. im Lusaid lol. Okay Im Demon king lol ..

[@MackinGod]

Amariceo

[@MackinGod]

Aritemis

[@user-is4fz8hc7d]

🩶🩶🩶🩶

[@katim8932]

She said she hopes the movie is a ‘safe space’ in a time like this. And to have empathy for one another. And accept people for their differences. I loved her performance in wicked. I loved wicked in general! But I don’t think she is clued into the real world(meaning the world/everyday lives most of us live, more specifically here in the US) at all! Just like most famous and wealthy actors/actresses/music artists. For us to save our country, big changes have to be made. And they need to be made fast. Not slow like our government typically works. At snail speed. It will seem extreme because we are not used to it. Also, if you’re in a cult, you typically don’t know you are. And if your family or friends criticize it and hope that you get out, you are encouraged by the cult to disconnect from them. You become more isolated from reality and in doing so, tend to start believing more and more radical and absurd things.

[@LiamN407]

so sick of this weird persona. ariana take a break and PLEASE GET HELP!! she’s soulless

[@sandrafernandez3839]

Has she been under the knife lately, or did her makeup artist make that line between her jaw and side burns.

[@kaymichelle3227]

Every stinking interview i usually find within 3hrs of posting at most. This whole movie, press, or anything to do with either Cyn or Ari I’m there. Period. 💚🩷💚🩷