What to Know About the ‘Wicked’ Sing-Along Screenings: New Content, Audience Response and What If You Can’t Sing?

variety.com:

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor If you’re one of the many who caught “Wicked” in a theater, you’ve probably attended a sing-along screening – albeit unintentionally.

As a theater kid, I understand both sides; it’s hard not to croon the lyrics to a beloved show but given a choice between hearing you and a Tony winner belt the big number, you can understand why this is annoying to some.Which is why Universal smartly set up official sing-along showings of “Wicked” starting Christmas Day.

I had many questions. Would people sing along if given permission, or is it only the thrill of breaking the rules that appeals to them?

What would the lyrics look like onscreen? How would the audience sound? Does it matter that I can’t hit a note to save my life and thus was always cast in the one non-singing role in musicals throughout high school? (My fellow Mrs.