From The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, Erivo and Grande Bring Broadway Glamour to Hollywood’s Biggest Night, Leaving Audiences Spellbound. The 2025 Academy Awards opened with a dazzling performance that transported the audience from the Land of Oz to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, courtesy of Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The two actresses, nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively, brought their iconic characters—Elphaba and Glinda—to life for a medley of beloved songs from the Wizard of Oz universe, making for a momentous start to Hollywood’s biggest night. A Fantastical Opening PerformanceGrande, dressed in … Continue reading Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Open the 2025 Oscars with a Magical Medley of Songs from Oz