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The stars followed the Yellow Brick Road straight to Manhattan as the cast of Wicked: For Good<\/em><\/a> \u2014 along with some very glamorous guests \u2014 lit up New York City for the film\u2019s dazzling premiere. Director Jon M. Chu<\/strong> and his glittering cast are nearing the grand finale of their two-part cinematic journey, and if this carpet proved anything, it\u2019s that the excitement around the concluding chapter is bigger and brighter than ever.<\/p>\n Ariana Grande<\/strong><\/a> and Cynthia Erivo<\/strong><\/a>, who have completely redefined what it means to be a modern Glinda and Elphaba, led the night\u2019s arrivals. The pair have had a whirlwind press cycle this year, especially Grande, whose promotional path hasn\u2019t been as smooth as her Glinda curls. After missing the Brazil premiere due to flight issues and enduring a tense moment when a fan rushed toward her on the yellow carpet in Singapore, the NYC stop was her chance to shine \u2014 and she delivered.<\/p>\n Just days earlier, Grande and Erivo turned heads at the 2025 Governors Awards in Hollywood, where they leaned into their now-iconic press-tour palette: Glinda pink for Ari, Elphaba green for Cynthia. The theme continued in New York, with both actresses embracing the signature colors fans have come to look for during every Wicked appearance.<\/p>\n