Have the lyrics to Wicked changed for good? The answer is no, according to Ariana Grande.
On Nov. 13, the official Wicked film account on Instagram teased Grandes version of Galinda/Glindas well-known song Popular in a video featuring lyrics and clips from the scene in the upcoming musical film. However, the star then left a comment calling out the account for apparently sharing an incorrect lyric.
In the video, Grandes character sings the song to costar Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and the lyrics read: Popular, youre gonna be popular / Ill teach you the proper poise when you talk to boys / Little ways to flirt and flounce, ooh!
The 7 Rings singer then took to the comments section with a correction. its ploys !!!!!! i love you @wickedmovie, she wrote, referencing the poise lyric from the clip.
The official Wicked film account on Instagram.Wicked Movie/Instagram
Grande seems to be correct, as the official Wicked sheet music released by Hal Leonard Corporation for the original Broadway musical states the lyric as, Ill teach you the proper ploys when you talk to boys.
Wicked: Part One is in theaters Nov. 22. The film also stars Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Ethan Slater as Boq and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible.
Kristin Chenoweth and Ariana Grande in New York City in October 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Kristin Chenoweth who originated the role of Galinda/Glinda on Broadway said she cant wait for the world to see Grande in the role.
I couldnt be more excited for her, and I cant wait for the world to see what I know, which is how funny she is, she said. Shes wickedly funny, a fantastic actor and shes going to get the opportunity to show it in this part.
Chenoweth, 56, also revealed the advice she gave Grande. I told her, You need to do your version of Glinda and Im giving you permission. And thats the only way Ive helped her, she explained. I let go of the reins.
