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Ariana Grande Reveals Emotional Prep for Glinda Role

12/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ariana Grande, star of Wicked: For Good, described her emotional prep for Glinda, saying she created 'triggers' to avoid personal pain.
She added that designing Glinda's pain maintains emotional authenticity, in an interview with Adam Sandler, actor, for Variety's Actors on Actors.
Adam Sandler praised Grande's performance and highlighted the Tin Man transformation as a standout, while both stars generate awards buzz.

History

Historical Context

"Wicked," which premiered on Broadway in 2003, reimagines the story of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" through the complex friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. Adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, the musical has grossed over $1 billion, reflecting a shift in audience expectations towards deeper character narratives and emotional authenticity in theater.

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Story summary

Ariana Grande, star of Wicked: For Good, described her emotional prep for Glinda, saying she created 'triggers' to avoid personal pain.
She added that designing Glinda's pain maintains emotional authenticity, in an interview with Adam Sandler, actor, for Variety's Actors on Actors.
Adam Sandler praised Grande's performance and highlighted the Tin Man transformation as a standout, while both stars generate awards buzz.

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