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As the Oz citizens say, good news!
Its time to start vocalizing.
Based on the namesake1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, the Broadway hit musical is a reimagining of theL.
Frank Baum classicThe Wizard of Oz.
(Yes, it has relevant themes.)
It also follows her friendship with the beautiful Glinda, who was hailed as the good witch.
referencing the first line in the musical.
Get ready for a match up like youve never seen!!!
In pink and green!!!
Both Grande and Erivo also posted on Instagram.
see you in Oz.
Grande, too, posted on Instagram: Thank goodness.
Fans know that Glinda is Grandes dream role.
Ten years ago on Twitter she wrote, Loved seeing Wicked again… amazing production!
Made me realize again how badly I want 2 play Glinda at some point in my life!
Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba to Tony award-winning acclaim, congratulated the new leads.
Congrats to two amazing women.
May it change your lives for the better forever and ever as it has for us.
So much love, she wrote on Instagram.
The original Glinda,Kristin Chenoweth, also gave her blessing to her successor on Twitter.
From the very first day I met you, you were destined for this role.
The best Glinda you will be with Cynthia by your side.
I love you!!
Chenoweth and Grande are long-time fans of each other.
Grande, acurrent judge on NBCsThe Voice,invited the Broadway star to mentor her team.
Theyve also previouslycollaborated on a You Dont Own Me cover.
Of course, the news made ripples all across social media, and fans couldnt contain their excitement.
Fans of the Thank U, Next singer also couldnt help but revel in Grandes full-circle moment.
Some even resurfaced videos of Grande as a kid singing songs from the musical.
Some theater lovers saw an opportunity to poke fun at the industry.
Others joked about howJames Corden seems to be in all recent musical adaptations.
Memes about Lea Michele also circulated.
Im like backstage painting myself green, waiting for it.
