Are you curious about the Wicked celebrity cameos that fans are buzzing about? The musical fantasy film, based on Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s play, offers an enchanting story of friendship, magic, and unexpected alliances. While audiences eagerly follow Elphaba and Glinda’s journey, the appearance of some iconic celebrities in Wicked Part One has sparked even more excitement.
Let’s delve into these Wicked celebrity cameos and how they enhanced the story.
Wicked Cameos Explained: Which Celebrities Appeared in Part One?
Wicked Part One featured celebrity cameos of Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, Idina Menzel, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Director Jon M. Chu managed to bring back the original Glinda and Elphaba from Broadway to the latest musical, incorporating them wonderfully without disturbing the plot. Additionally, Schwartz, who is behind the amazing scores of the titular film, also made it to the big screen, surprising the audience. Even Holzman, who penned Wicked Broadway musical and most film iterations, also had a brief cameo.
Below is an explanation of how these celebrity cameos occur in the movie.
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth
The original Broadway stars, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, reprised their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, during the Wizomania show sequence in One Short Day. Their subtle but powerful performances brought a nostalgic flair to the film. They continue to channel their original characters’ energy, as Menzel’s character exhibits her star power while Chenoweth’s character tries to steal her spotlight. Through their performance, the audience learns about the ancient book, Grimmerie. It’s a book that no one dares to talk about in Oz.
Stephen Schwartz
Schwartz appears at the end of One Short Day song in the movie. He portrays the guard, who announces to Glinda and Elphaba, that “the Wizard will see you now!”
Winnie Holzman
During the One Short Day song sequence, Holzman makes a brief appearance as the townspeople in the Emerald City.
