Ariana Grande teases “pivotal” new song from ‘Wicked: For Good’

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Wicked star Ariana Grande has teased a new “pivotal” song for the hit musical’s sequel.Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, Grande touched on the vocal prep she undertook for her “dream role” as Glinda in Wicked, as well as the new song her character takes on in the second instalment, Wicked: For Good, which is set for release in cinemas November 21.The ‘Yes, And?‘ singer said playing the pink-loving witch came with a heavy sense of responsibility, and has already admitted it may change her vocals forever, having spent months transforming her voice to sing Glinda’s soprano parts.“From the moment it was announced, I realised this role would live with me forever,” she explained. “It’s an honour, but it also comes with so much weight.

I wanted to do it justice. Glinda isn’t just a character to me — she’s a symbol of growth and love, and I wanted to give her everything I had.”She also gave fans a hint of what’s to come from Glinda’s new song, written by the Broadway production’s original composer Stephen Schwartz – who her co-star Cynthia Erivo teamed up with to co-write an original track for the sequel.“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande shared during the podcast. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before.

In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is.

It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”Previously, it was revealed she had shot down a reworking of ‘Popular’ into a hip-hop number.