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Wicked's 'Defying Gravity' Revamped with Grande and Erivo

6/12/2025

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Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's iconic "Defying Gravity" returns, now featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Wicked soundtrack. Their collaboration, especially Menzel's touch on the final verse, enriches the song's narrative, capturing the show's emotional essence and highlighting the transformative power of theater music.

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Story summary

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's iconic "Defying Gravity" returns, now featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Wicked soundtrack. Their collaboration, especially Menzel's touch on the final verse, enriches the song's narrative, capturing the show's emotional essence and highlighting the transformative power of theater music.