Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo to Kick Off Oscars with Magical ‘Wicked’ Medley!

The 2025 Oscars are set to start on a high note with a special performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as reported by Puck News. The two stars will open the ceremony with a medley from ‘Wicked,’ one of the most successful movie adaptations of the beloved Broadway musical.

While ‘Wicked’s’ songs aren’t eligible for Best Original Song at the Oscars, Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo said in the best they would love to perform at the ceremony. “Of course, we love singing with each other,” Grande said. “I’ll sing together absolutely anywhere anytime, especially in celebration of Wicked, and I love her, that’s my sister. Say the word and we’ll be there.”

Even though at this moment this is unconfirmed other industry insiders are reporting the same thing, some with disappointment.

The Academy decided not to feature performances of the Best Original Song nominees at this year’s Oscars. Instead, they will open the ceremony with a ‘Wicked’ medley, which some feel is more suited for the Tony Awards (which celebrate theater).

Wicked received a total of 10 Oscar nominations. These include Best Picture, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Supporting Actress (Ariana Grande), and Best Original Score. The film also earned nominations in technical categories like Best Sound, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, Film Editing, and Visual Effects.

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