As a seasoned theater-goer and a musical enthusiast who has spent countless hours belting out tunes in the comfort of my living room, I wholeheartedly agree with both Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Cynthia Erivo on this matter. The joy of watching a live performance is heightened when you can immerse yourself fully in the experience by singing along to your favorite numbers.
In a turn of events, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, whose movie Moana 2 premiered on November 27, 2024 in US theaters, sparked debates online when he advocated for audience members to join in singing. Now, Cynthia Erivo, famously known for her role in Wicked, has voiced her support, suggesting that theater-goers should feel free to sing along with musical numbers if they wish.
Cynthia Erivo allows Wicked fans to sing along in movie theaters
In 2024, Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba Thropp in the film version of Wicked. This movie is based on the stage musical, which features several musical performances. Consequently, when Erivo was interviewed at the NBC booth during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, she discussed her thoughts about audiences singing along with songs like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular.
Great! I’m all for it,” said Erivo. “We’ve sung it for so long, now it’s high time others join us.” (Paraphrased from TVLine)
Erivo’s remark follows closely upon Johnson expressing his views on the topic. In essence, he said during an interview with the BBC, “Go ahead and sing! You spent your own money to get a ticket for a musical, and you’re immersed in it. Just sing.
The upcoming film, titled Moana 2, is a follow-up to the 2016 release, Moana. The star-studded voice cast includes Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, Alan Tudyk as Heihei, Awhimai Fraser as Matangi, and Hualālai Chung as Moni.
In addition to Cynthia Erivo, the cast of Wicked includes Ariana Grande-Butera as Galinda Upland, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, and Jeff Goldblum in the role of The Wizard of Oz.
Johnson and Erivo’s comments bring attention to an ongoing conversation about theater decorum. When they play a musical, many theaters ask viewers to remain quiet. This rule hasn’t been waived for Wicked either. For example, AMC Theatres display two distinct signs for their patrons. Ryan Noonan, a representative of the company, explained this to the Indy Star: “AMC has consistently enforced a policy against disruptive behavior. The Wicked preshow video integrates the film’s themes as an enjoyable and engaging way to remind viewers not to disturb the experience for those nearby while they enjoy the performance.
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2024-11-29 15:40