Wicked Stars Bid Emotional Farewell to Roles

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have officially concluded their time portraying Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in the musical Wicked. Both stars shared deeply personal and emotional farewell messages to their characters and the production. Erivo described her journey as Elphaba as profound, stating that words and numbers were insufficient to capture the love and lessons she gained.

Grande reflected on Wicked being a lifelong comfort, calling her experience becoming Glinda the "greatest gift of my life." She emphasized the profound personal growth and understanding she derived from the role, cherishing the opportunity to connect with audiences through her performance.

The departures come as "Wicked: For Good" is released, coinciding with growing anticipation for potential Oscar nominations for both Grande and Erivo, highlighting the critical acclaim their performances have garnered.