In this episode of Billboard On The Record, director Jon M. Chu and music editor Jack Dolman join host Kristin Robinson to talk about bringing the iconic musical ‘Wicked’ to the big screen. They dive into the process of adapting a beloved story, from working closely with Stephen Schwartz to deciding how to split the film into two parts. Chu and Dolman share behind-the-scenes insights on live performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, balancing music and acting and maintaining the integrity of every song. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from dialogue to song, collaborating with the cast and crew and making sure each moment feels timeless. Along the way, they reveal their favorite musical moments, their philosophy on storytelling through music and are faced with the ultimate question… pink or green?
00:00:00 Introduction to Wicked’s Legacy
00:03:00 Discussing Wicked Film Adaptation
00:06:30 Musical Additions and Challenges
00:11:00 Collaboration with Stephen Schwartz
00:19:00 Live Performances and Editing Process
00:29:00 Common Pitfalls in Movie Musicals
00:36:00 New Songs in Wicked for Good
00:45:30 Musical Details and Easter Eggs
00:54:00 Choreography and Ensemble Numbers
01:02:00 Emotional Moments and For Good Breakdown
01:09:00 Rapid Fire Questions and Wrap-Up
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Wonderful interview. Thank you for giving us the behind the scenes of the music journey.
This is the perfect interview for Music
Phenomenal work. What insightful and conversation provoking questions you asked each of them and handled volleying between the two of them with such ease and confidence. A masterclass in giving the interviewee space to tell you everything.
Dang! This is so nice. Thank you 🙂
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so much fun seeing them talk about this movie
john did a spectacular job directing these movies, the cast was also really amazing.