Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo offer an impressive medley of “wicked”

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The 97th Oscar ceremony took place on the night of March 3 to 4 in Los Angeles. Retransmitted live on Disney+, the duo of “Wicked” opened hostilities with a breathtaking performance. We show you.

This night, cinema fans were finally able to attend the most prestigious prize ceremony of the year, after a postponement due to the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. Broadcast live from Hollywood, the Oscars 2025 evening started with a masterful performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the stars of “Wicked”.

After an opening speech tinged with humor by Conan O'Brien, the two singers ignited the scene by interpreting “Over the Rainbow” of the original film “The magician of Oz” but also “Home” by “The Wiz” and “Defying Gravity” by “Wicked”. Famous songs for their impressive vocal flights, which the two artists have sublimated, leaving the audience of the breathtaking Oscars.

A suspended moment when Ariana Grande has resumed her role as Glinda, the nice witch, while Cynthia Erivo embodied her character Elphaba, the west witch to green skin. Their complicity and vocal power have made this moment one of the highlights of the evening.

In terms of rewards, the film “Wicked” left with the famous statuette in the category Best sets and that of Best costumesthus confirming its visually spectacular production status.

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