Universal Studios just announced something that’s going to get Wicked fans talking. They’re creating a concert experience where you can watch the Wicked films with a live orchestra performing the entire score right before your eyes. It’s a completely different way to experience the magic of Elphaba and Glinda’s story, and the studio partnered with Hurwitz Concerts, led by acclaimed composer and conductor Justin Hurwitz, to make it happen.
Hurwitz has already proven he can pull off this kind of experience. He’s created similar live orchestra screenings for major films like La La Land, Babylon, and Whiplash, so he knows exactly how to blend the visual storytelling with live music in a way that feels powerful and intimate. The Wicked films themselves have been cultural juggernauts, earning over $1.28 billion at the global box office and picking up major award recognition, including acting nominations for both of the film’s leads.
This concert experience makes perfect sense for extending the Wicked franchise beyond the theater. While we don’t have exact dates or locations announced yet, you can bet that when Universal reveals where and when these concerts are happening, Wicked fans will be ready to experience this unique take on the films. Have you seen the Wicked movies yet, and would you be interested in catching them with a live orchestra?
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