“Wicked” clip: Cynthia Erivo sings "Defying Gravity"

In this excerpt from the song “Defying Gravity” from the musical “Wicked,” Elphaba (best actress Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo) expresses her wish for freedom from the forces of the Wizard and Emerald City. With best supporting actress Oscar nominee Ariana Grande. The adaptation of the Broadway musical, released by Universal Pictures, is nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including best picture.
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[@ArtMom5boys]

I saw Wicked on Broadway and the movie Loved them both

[@CassieAdams-o8f]

Cynthia's voice is beautiful!

[@Besties-h1i]

Riggggt

[@jeibal02]

Omg finally we can watch

[@joeyleblanc1994]

brilliant 👏🏽

[@maxxedtfout]

Amazing songstress

[@steveconn]

The songs were still great in an overlong movie adaptation

[@anthonymartensen3164]

Perfectly paced*

[@alemobra5747]

thats funny cuz as soon as they released deleted footage everyone said they shouldnt have cut them... ppl switch up so fast. The movie is perfect as is

[@crystalrice8504]

The Wizard of Oz 1939

[@rex-z1q]

Heather Headly would have slain this role.

[@GeorgeSalazar-t2c]

No interest Singing! Yuck!😂

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Lmao well said

[@dominick8691]

Loved the film. Best of the year 🎉

[@shm000d6]

interested enough to click on it and commented

[@EllieWilletts]

Let's here you sing then! Don't be shy

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Ew

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[@joeyleblanc1994]

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[@alemobra5747]

oh did you finally look in the mirror?