Wicked, Defying Gravity

Wicked director explains why they changed 'Defying Gravity' in the movie
The Wicked movie's version of Defying Gravity is 2 minutes longer than the original stage musical version. Here's why.
Behind the meme: Why "Wicked" fans are "holding space" for "Defying Gravity"
The internet has been inundated with a press tour moment from the film "Wicked" that's been memed around the world: Actress Cynthia Erivo, overcome with emotion, shares she's stunned to hear people have been taking lyrics from the "Wicked" song "Defying Gravity" and "really holding space with that.
Defying Gravity: Why the Wicked Movie Will Blow Your Mind
It’s not every day that one of the most iconic musicals of all time gets reimagined for the big screen. Wicked holds a special place in my heart as the first Broadway musical I ever saw, so as the lights dimmed, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Would this adaptation do justice to the original? Thankfully, the answer is a resounding yes.
Why are people “holding space” for Defying Gravity? Wicked meme explained
Fans are “holding space” for the Wicked song Defying Gravity online as part of a new viral meme that has taken over the internet.
Are you holding space for all these ‘Defying Gravity’ Wicked memes?
The phrase “holding space” in the context of the Wicked song “Defying Gravity” comes from Out Magazine reporter Tracey E. Gilchrist as she interviewed Erivo and Ariana Grande during the press tour. “I’ve seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that,” she said. “And feeling power in that.”
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
How and why “Wicked” expanded 'Defying Gravity' into a lengthy climax scene
If that weren't hard enough, filming the conclusion of the number also proved to be an extra-emotional experience. It was all that was left to finish filming when production paused during the dual Hollywood strikes last year. So it ended up being Grande and Erivo's last days on set when they returned to set in January of this year.
“Wicked” soars, defying — if not gravity — then at least expectations
If the months-long press tour and myriad promotional rollouts somehow failed to make it clear, “Wicked” is here.
How Wicked's Defying Gravity became a battle cry for outsiders
As director Jon M Chu's first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz's memorable score, writes Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins.
Why are people 'holding space' for Defying Gravity? The viral Wicked meme explained
The holding space meme from Wicked goes viral as fans humorously connect with the empowering Defying Gravity song.
Journalist Behind That 'Wicked' 'Holding Space' Interview Tries To Explain What That Means
Tracy Gilchrist went viral last week for her comment about the song "Defying Gravity" during an interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
How “Wicked” pulled off that gravity-defying pair of cameos — and others you might've missed (exclusive)
Chu and Stephen Schwartz, the masterminds behind the most heartwarming cameos in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, now in ...
‘Wicked’ is a hit on screen. Not everyone wants to hear you sing it.
Movie theaters have long frowned on talking and singing. Some are warning “Wicked” fans not to annoy their fellow attendees.