It was like a mania.
[We said], Lets make them the biggest stars of Oz.
They would be the wise women of Oz.
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It just seemed to make sense.
And what was cool about the day was, I think it was really healing for everybody.
I said, This is in honor of you.
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And now we get to do that for you.
It was moving forWickeds new stars to witness.
Ari is crying the whole time.
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Cynthia was crying the whole time.
There was a lot of love on that set that day.
And so Im so grateful for them to come out there.
I was not involved with the deal-making.
I have no idea what it took to get them there.
All I knew is they were down and willing.
We just had one day to do it.
Wicked Part Oneis now playing in theaters.Part Twoarrives November 21, 2025.
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