Advertisement"Wicked," the movie, is based on "Wicked," the hit 2003 Broadway musical. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande play Elphaba and Glinda, roles originated by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Here's what you need to know about how the movie pays homage to the musical. Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" film is a reboot of one of the longest-running Broadway shows of all time — and it pays its respects to that history through a long-rumored cameo. Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Kristin Chenoweth posed together at the "Wicked" premiere.

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