Ariana Grande teases new original song for Wicked sequel: ‘Pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey’
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Pop star revealed song will show a side of Glinda ‘we’ve never seen before’. “It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande teased on a recent episode of Variety’s Award Circuit podcast. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is.”.
Of the track, written by composer Stephen Schwartz, she added: “It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”. Grande also addressed the extensive voice and acting lessons she underwent in preparation for her dream role of Glinda.
“I started acting lessons a year before I even knew when the auditions were happening,” she explained. “I wanted to make sure I was ready. Transforming my voice to sing Glinda’s soprano parts took months. Pop singing and musical theater are so different. I had to retrain my muscles and reframe how I approached every note.”.
She shared that “from the moment it was announced, I realized this role would live with me forever.”. Calling the opportunity an “honor,” she acknowledged that it “also comes with so much weight.”. “I wanted to do it justice. Glinda isn’t just a character to me — she’s a symbol of growth and love, and I wanted to give her everything I had,” Grande said.
