Wicked alums Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth join film’s stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at premiere

In what looked like a symbolic pᴀssing of the torch, original Wicked Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were on hand for the Los Angeles premiere of the much-anticipated film adaptation on Saturday.

The two legendary stars of the theater, who portrayed Elphaba Thropp/Wicked Witch Of The West and Glinda The Good Witch Of The North, respectively, during the initial run on Broadway in 2003, were there in a respectful show of support.

Their film contemporaries, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, would make their grand arrival holding hands while dressed in their characters’ signature colors of green and pink at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown LA.

The duo ultimately met up with Menzel and Chenoweth on the red carpet, where they posed for pH๏τos as a group.

Directed by John M. Chu, Wicked is the origin story of ‘a green-skinned woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.’ 

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda in the film, were joined by the original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth at the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda in the film, were joined by the original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth at the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday

The talented duo were there in a respectful show of support

The talented duo were there in a respectful show of support 

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It serves as a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz, exploring the narrative before Dorothy’s arrival and delving into the former friendship between the characters Elphaba and Glinda.

Erivo, 37, was effervescent in a bright green, latex dress with Sєxy cutouts highlighting her toned midriff while across her arms she accessorized with a dramatic, feather boa-inspired cape in the same bright green color.

The British actress accessorized with a dazzling necklace oozing in diamonds that features a jaw-dropping emerald at the center, as well as a shiny, silver nose ring and mᴀssive diamond earrings.

Grande, 31, looked pretty in pink in a gingham-patterned, 1950s-inspired swing dress with a taffeta, puff-sleeve shrug.

Opting for a monochromatic look, the actress and pop star’s pink dress featured a voluminous skirt with a high-low drop hem, which was matched perfectly with pink, gingham gloves.

She also strutted her stuff while wearing sparkly, rhinestone encrusted pumps.

Rounding out her overall look, Grande pulled her hair back into a polished bun to showcase her pearl earrings, and added a cute ribbon to the mix.

Menzel and Chenoweth portrayed Elphaba Thropp/Wicked Witch Of The West and Glinda The Good Witch Of The North, respectively, during the initial run on Broadway in 2003 (pictured)

Menzel and Chenoweth portrayed Elphaba Thropp/Wicked Witch Of The West and Glinda The Good Witch Of The North, respectively, during the initial run on Broadway in 2003 (pictured)

The foursome posed up for the cameras in stylish looks

The foursome posed up for the cameras in stylish looks 

Menzel, 53, stunned in a floor-length, black one-shoulder gown

Menzel, 53, stunned in a floor-length, black one-shoulder gown 

Chenoweth, 56, glistened under the red carpet lights in a glitzy gold strapless dress

Chenoweth, 56, glistened under the red carpet lights in a glitzy gold strapless dress

Idina and Kristin held hands during their red carpet arrival

Idina and Kristin held hands during their red carpet arrival

Menzel, Erivo, Grande and Chenoweth also posed with film producer Marc E. Platt at the invite-only event in LA

Menzel, Erivo, Grande and Chenoweth also posed with film producer Marc E. Platt at the invite-only event in LA

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After their pH๏τos together, Ariana and Cynthia reunited with Idina and Chenoweth, the ladies who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Broadway musical Wicked, on the red carpet.

Menzel, 53, looked sensational in a gothic black one-shoulder gown that showed off her hourglᴀss figure.

The New York City native carried a black clutch purse featuring an emerald stone, a clear homage to the iconic Broadway role that earned her a Tony Award in 2004.

Chenoweth, 56, glistened under the lights in a glitzy gold minidress with matching gold pumps that gave her peтιтe frame a boost.

The Oklahoma native had her blonde locks styled long and straight with a prominent center part for the invite-only event in LA.

Chenoweth was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2004 Tony Awards for her portrayal of Glinda.

Along with Erivo and Grande, the film’s cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, Peter Dinklage, Aaron Teoh, Grecia de la Paz, Colin Michael Carmichael, Adam James and Andy Nyman.

Wicked: Part One hits theaters in the U.S. on November 22, and the sequel, Wicked Part Two, will follow the next year, premiering in cinemas on November 21, 2025.

Wicked: Part One hits theaters in the U.S. on November 22, and the sequel, Wicked Part Two, will follow the next year, premiering in cinemas on November 21, 2025.

The movie is about an unlikely friendship that emerges between Elphaba and Glinda, two clashing witches in the magical land of Oz.    

Elphaba is wrongfully cast as a wicked witch as she seeks to expose the fraudulent, corrupt Wizard who rules the land.

Wicked: Part One hits theaters in the U.S. on November 22, and then the sequel, Wicked Part Two, will follow the next year, premiering in cinemas on November 21, 2025.

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