Al Roker did One thing Dangerous.
On Thursday morning, the “Today” present co-host unintentionally revealed a significant spoiler of the “Wicked” film, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Roker hosted an early morning portion of the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Idina Menzel, 53, when he let her secret slip.
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“You had a cameo in ‘Wicked,’ in the movie,” Roker stated.
Menzel admitted that she does in reality seem in “Wicked: Part One,” the movie model of the musical, however teased Roker that it was purported to be a shock.
“You’re not supposed to tell anyone about the cameo! Cat’s out of the bag,” Menzel reprimanded.
“Cat’s out of the bag!” Roker repeated, earlier than defending himself as a result of “everyone’s been sharing everything online.”
The actress herself has shared a number of photographs on social media exhibiting her on set in costume, however few knew what to anticipate earlier than entering into the theater — however we’ll do one thing depraved and provides it away.
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Within the film, Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, 56, painting members of a theater troupe within the Emerald Metropolis that performs “One Short Day,” which tells the story of the Wizard’s legendary arrival to Oz.
The dynamic duo star in a spectacular efficiency as Erivo’s Elphaba and Grande’s Glinda arrive within the magical metropolis for an appointment with the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).
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“It’s a source of great pride to be part of the genesis and the legacy that has become ‘Wicked’. I will hold dear forever,” Menzel gushed.
She famously originated the function of Elphaba on Broadway alongside Chenoweth as Glinda in 2003 when the e-book turned musical turned film first got here to the stage.
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“And the movie has been very loving and respectful of our show while bringing it to new heights,” Menzel informed Roker.
“Wicked: Part One” earned a whopping $114 million on the home field workplace throughout its opening weekend every week in the past.
Menzel famous that being on the “Today” present with Roker — for her sixth time on the parade — was a “full circle” second as a result of she carried out within the parade as Elphaba when the present first hit the stage almost 20 years in the past.
Now a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade veteran, the actress is scheduled to carry out a tune from the present she at the moment stars in, “Redwood,” titled “Great Escape.”
