On screen, Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda light up the frame, while a full live orchestra plays below—this is the format of the "Wicked" film series' upcoming tour next year. Jon M. Chu's two films, "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," will screen in HD projection while the orchestra performs the entire score live, including songs written by Stephen Schwartz and the score he co-composed with John Powell.
The project is presented by Universal Film and Universal Destinations & Experiences, produced by Justin Hurwitz's Hurwitz Concerts, which has toured "La La Land in Concert" and "Whiplash in Concert" since 2023. Hurwitz said: "I love this live-to-film format, and I think the 'Wicked' films are especially suited to it. It's an honor for me to help bring Stephen Schwartz's musical theater masterpiece and John Powell's brilliant film score to concert halls around the world."
Schwartz also responded in a statement—as reported by Deadline—saying: "Every time I see a live performance of a film score, I feel it's a wonderful experience, so I'm delighted that the 'Wicked' films are now becoming a film concert, especially one produced by Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz and his excellent team."
