In a single photograph, the “Thank U, Subsequent” singer is seen on a video name with director Jon M. Chu (“Within the Heights,” “Loopy Wealthy Asians”) and her co-star Erivo.
Grande additionally shared a snap of the flowers Erivo despatched her, which included a notice that learn, “‘Pink goes good with inexperienced.’ Congratulations Miss A, the half was made for you, I stay up for sharing this musical journey with you.”
Amongst her posts was bunch of flowers from Grande, with a notice that learn: “Pricey Cynthia, honored would not even start to cowl it. I can’t wait to hug you. See you in Oz.”
Serving as a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Depraved,” tells an alternate model of occasions in Ouncesbefore Dorothy’s arrival.
The musical, written by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, follows the misunderstood Elphaba, who later turns into the Depraved Witch of the West. Grande and Erivo will likely be taking part in Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, within the film.
And it appears the selection for the 2 leads is a well-liked one.
“Frozen” star Idina Menzel — who gained a Tony Award for taking part in Elphaba on Broadway — took to Instagram to congratulate the pair.
“Congrats to 2 superb ladies,” she wrote. “Could it change your lives for the higher perpetually and ever because it has for us. A lot love. @cynthiaerivo @arianagrande.”
Grande isn’t any stranger to the “Depraved” world. In 2018, the 28-year-old singer, who starred within the 2008 musical “13” earlier than turning into a family identify, carried out “The Wizard and I” for ” A Very Depraved Halloween: Celebrating 15 years on Broadway.”
