Ariana Grande Requests Silence on Wicked NYC Red Carpet
Ariana Grande Requests Silence on Wicked NYC Red Carpet
A quiet moment on the Wicked premiere red carpet as Ariana Grande asks photographers to tone it down in New York, while Cynthia Erivo rests her voice.
Ariana Grande redirected the usual red-carpet energy at the Wicked: For Good premiere in New York City, asking photographers to keep their voices down while she posed with Cynthia Erivo. A clip from the moment shows Grande smiling and quipping, "This is so peaceful, see?" as camera lights flash. The request came as Erivo, who plays Elphaba, has reportedly lost her voice, leading to a more low-key press presence at the event. Grande and Erivo, the leading duo in the two-part adaptation, still made a striking appearance on the Lincoln Center carpet, with Grande wearing a gown reminiscent of Glinda and Erivo supporting from beside her.
The two stars posed together but did not participate in most of the interviews surrounding the premiere. Universal Pictures had announced prior to the event that Erivo would skip most interviews to rest her voice, a detail that shaped the night’s media coverage. During the premiere livestream, Grande spoke about the moment, noting the significance of New York City as the home of Wicked and expressing how special it felt to celebrate tonight together at the Gershwin Theatre.
Beyond the red carpet moment, Wicked: For Good has been described as delivering the familiar energy of the beloved Broadway world with modern polish, while Grande and Erivo anchor the film with notable performances. Fans and critics alike are watching to see how the adaptation translates the stage magic to the screen, especially as the finale of the Oz journey unfolds. The night’s mood, at least on the carpet, leaned toward warmth and restraint, a reminder that even in star-packed moments, the show can go on with a little peace and poise.
As the premiere continues to draw attention, audiences are hopeful that the film’s blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling will resonate, and that the chemistry between Grande and Erivo will continue to shine, even in the moments when voices must rest.
Cover image source: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere Red Carpet: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and More Celeb Photos 🔗
