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Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 10 for the version of the blockbuster hit musical WICKED that you’ve been waiting for – the SING ALONG! Find all your most fun, popular pals and defy some gravity and support of the gang at the Terminal City Roller Derby. Support your local league!
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WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (HARRIET, Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple’) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. With Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage.
Wicked was nominated for an incredible 10 Academy Awards and won the Oscars for Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Achievement in Costume Design.
“Cynthia Erivo has already established herself as a singer, a stage performer, and a screen presence extraordinaire, whether she’s a supporting-role dynamo or the best part of an otherwise so-so project. What she’s doing here with Elphaba is, quite simply, magical.” (Rolling Stone Magazine)
“Indulgent and unwieldy as it is, ‘Wicked’ is a thrill, at times wildly funny, heart-soaring, and ultimately inspirational in spite of itself.” (Mashable)
“What viewers want from ‘Wicked’ is not to “defy gravity,” but to placate fans and entertain newcomers with a by-the-book silver screen adaptation. Because that’s exactly what ‘Wicked’ does so impeccably well, with style, grace and a sweeping vision.” (Seattle Refined)
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Saturday, May 10
Doors 12:30pm | Movie 1:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $20 advance | $25 at the door
Tickets at www.riotheatretickets.ca
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Partial proceeds from this screening to benefit The Terminal City Roller Derby.
This film screens with a brief intermission.
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WICKED (John M. Chu, 2024 / 160 mins / PG) Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
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*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
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