Spotlight MOVIES | PROFILE Jonathan Bailey says ‘Wicked’ had profound effect on him Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Nov 27, 2025 Nov 27, 2025 Updated May 29, 2026 0 × Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Wicked’s” Fiyero had a definite effect on his portrayer, Jonathan Bailey.kAm“%96 3:886DE 5:D4@G6CJ 7@C >6 :D ;FDE 9@H D6C:@FD 96 :D[” q2:=6J D2JD] “w:D 492?86 2?5 EC2?D7@C>2E:@? :D 23@FE E96 E9:?8D H6[ 2D 9F>2?D[ 6IA6C:6?46] *@F 92G6 E@ >@G6 E9C@F89 6C2D :? 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Review: Ariana Grande creates magic in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Ariana Grande gets more to do as Glinda, the good witch, in “Wicked: For Good,” and she doesn’t waste a second.
Movies in a Minute: "Wicked: For Good" Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows.
Ariana Grande says planning pays when approaching an epic like ‘Wicked’ As “Wicked: For Good” hits theaters, Ariana Grande realizes how important the story has been in her life.
'Wicked: For Good' star Cynthia Erivo says it pays to dissect the lyrics Before embarking on what she calls “the ride of a lifetime” as Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo dissected the songs in “Wicked” and unearthed new meaning.
'Wicked' returns and Jason Clarke talks 'Murdaugh' | Streamed & Screened If you're looking for something to watch, whether on TV or in the theater, the options are quickly increasing.
What to watch before the turkey: 5 Thanksgiving movie picks Whether you're in the kitchen prepping sides or just relaxing on the couch, these five films are a great way to ease into Thanksgiving.
Review: ‘Running Man’ isn’t on track with its predecessor “The Running Man” has flashes of brilliance — and a few nods to the 1987 original — but the world feels half-built.
