Ariana Grande’s Acting & Musical Success Set Her Up for ‘Wicked’ | Billboard Explains

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Ariana Grande's rise from child star to Broadway and chart-topping powerhouse paves the way for her coveted role in the 'Wicked' movie musical.

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Grande's successful transition from Nickelodeon to the pop music world with multiple #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts proves her bankability as a major talent.
Her experience working on Broadway in the 2015 revival of 'Hairspray' has given Grande the acting chops to take on the complex role of Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming 'Wicked' film adaptation.

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