'Wicked' Fans Can't Stop Filming Scenes on Their Phones

Variety
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Fans can't stop filming an iconic 'Wicked' scene, sparking a new wave of Broadway bootlegs
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  • According to the article, the final 'Defying Gravity' sequence in the 'Wicked' musical has become a must-film moment for audience members, despite pleas from the production to put away their phones
  • Theater owners are grappling with how to handle the influx of unauthorized filming, with some venues even threatening to stop shows if the disruptive behavior continues - a headache for the production team as they prepare for the highly anticipated film adaptation
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Cynthia Erivo, Wicked, Wicked
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