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“We’re Sooo Glinda and Elphaba,” says Best Friends Who Have Never Said a Kind Word About Each Other in Private

by HaleyJane Rose. @haleyisfamous. ANN ARBOR, Mi — Self-proclaimed best friends and Musical Theatre BFA recipients Theresa Marino and Rachel Lavigne announced via a celebratory Instagram post today that they are “soo Glinda and Elphaba-coded,” despite having never said a kind word about each other when the other is not present. “She’s the Glinda to my Elphaba,” exclaimed Marino before dropping to a whisper. “And that’s not just because she can’t belt as high as I can, I would

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Oct 282 min read

IS IT CAKE? Fiyero’s Ass In Those Jea—Oh It’s Straw? It’s Actually Deeply Tragic?

by Jennifer Haining. Munchkinland, Oz — Well great Oz! These insanulous and terrifideous animal uprisings have put a real damper on things in the Emerald City! Let’s take a little vacay over to OzMania’s “Top Three,” where today we’re analyzing some of the finest cakes this side of the Yellow Brick Road. And ladies, we do not mean confectionariums. 3. Fiyero Tigalaar: Winkieland’s hottest princeling dances into every room with a juicy little roundabout that just won’t quit!

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Oct 221 min read

Shit! Do You Think I Still Have Time to Use the Bathroom Before This 12-Month Intermission Ends?

by Mike Abrams. @TheWrongCatDied. NEW YORK, NY - Shit! I got so wrapped up scrolling social media, opening noisy candy wrappers, and hiding my sleeping bag from the AMC Times Square cleaning staff that I just realized I need to use the bathroom and want to know if I have time to go before this 12-month Wicked movie intermission ends? It’s only been five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred five hundred and ninety eight minutes since Wicked: Part One ended and it hit

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Oct 221 min read

BREAKING: Sour Patch Watermelon Really Missing a Fucking Layup Here

by Ben Schrager. Instagram: @ben.schrager. Bluesky: @ benschrager.bsky.social . NEW YORK, NY. – In a move that is baffling the financial world, Sour Patch Watermelon has yet to announce a product tie-in with the upcoming Wicked: For Good premiere, opting instead to pass on an absolute fucking layup. “We are always open to collaborations that align with our products, but we just don’t see the connection here,” said Johnathan Poulter, head of marketing for Sour Patch Watermelo

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UH OH! You Wanted to Enjoy WICKED: FOR GOOD But Your Parents Just Said They Want to Tell You Something Together When We Get Home, Bud

by Jennifer Haining. Ashville, NC — It’s here! You’ve had your tickets to Wicked: For Good secured for weeks, and now you’re ready for the family outing of the century! But, uh oh! Mom and Dad just told you when you get home, they want to have a tough family conversation. “I don’t think he’s ready for this, Jacqueline,” your father whispers loudly to your mother as he nervously clings to the customized Swarovski Galinda wand which he insists he bought by accident. “Combin

5 days ago2 min read

Disappointing: I Shaved My Entire Body to See WICKED: FOR GOOD and Big Jonathan Bailey Barely Noticed

by Edward Precht. @pertoltprecht. UPPER WEST SIDE, NY – Well, that was a waste of time. I just got out of an early screening of Wicked: For Good , and while I thought the movie was phenomenal, I couldn’t fully concentrate. I was too disappointed that Big Movie Screen Jonathan Bailey hardly mentioned that I’d shaved my entire body, tit to tip, just for him. And I worked hard for it, too. Shoes to shaft, there wasn’t even a hint of hair. Itchy as hell, sure, but I thought it wo

6 days ago2 min read

"As Long As You're Mine" to Give Millions of Women False Hope Around Their Gay Friends

by Brady Thomas. @cbradyt. NEW YORK, NY. — As more and more moviegoers get to experience the magic of Wicked: For Good , one thing seems to be exceptionally clear: Jonathan Bailey and Cynthia Erivo’s rendition of “As Long As Your Mine” will surely give millions of women false hope regarding their gay friends. “I’m so glad that we were able to watch the movie early,” exclaimed Robyn Ewing, who saw the movie with gay bestie Ross Preston. “My god, the chemistry between Jonathan

Nov 192 min read

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“We’re Sooo Glinda and Elphaba,” says Best Friends Who Have Never Said a Kind Word About Each Other in Private

IS IT CAKE? Fiyero’s Ass In Those Jea—Oh It’s Straw? It’s Actually Deeply Tragic?

Shit! Do You Think I Still Have Time to Use the Bathroom Before This 12-Month Intermission Ends?

BREAKING: Sour Patch Watermelon Really Missing a Fucking Layup Here

UH OH! You Wanted to Enjoy WICKED: FOR GOOD But Your Parents Just Said They Want to Tell You Something Together When We Get Home, Bud

Disappointing: I Shaved My Entire Body to See WICKED: FOR GOOD and Big Jonathan Bailey Barely Noticed

"As Long As You're Mine" to Give Millions of Women False Hope Around Their Gay Friends

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