Get ready to defy gravity!

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Universal’s Wicked is debuting in theaters on November 22nd, 2024 and the hype is real! The epic musical fantasy is a screen adaptation of the wildly popular stage musical of the same name and has been highly anticipated for years now. We’ve been getting ready with some themed merch and playing the songs over and over again, but for those looking to sing along, one major movie chain says, “Not so fast!”

Wicked on stage has already amassed a HUGE following of adoring fans who know all the lyrics by heart. However, fans wanting to sing along to these “popular” songs may want to take pause, as AMC Theaters is warning moviegoers that singing along will be considered a disruption and could lead to expulsion from the theater.

AMC in Disney Springs

Ahead of its debut on November 22nd, AMC Theaters (the largest movie theater chain in the United States) began playing a 30-second advisory before every movie to remind viewers that “silence is golden”.  The clip uses a voiceover amid moments from the Broadway adaptation that says, “No talking. No texting. No singing. No wailing. No flirting. And absolutely no name-calling. Enjoy the magic of movies.”

AMC has always advocated for silence, but the premiere of a well-known musical that is likely to dominate the box office has prompted the theater chain to issue a more prominent reminder. It’s also become apparent that singing during showtimes could become an issue, regardless of this warning.

Movie theater

Fortunately, for those who feel they’ll have a tough time staying silent during musical numbers like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular”, Variety has reported that about 1,000 theaters in North America will offer sing-along screenings of Wicked beginning this Christmas, December 25th, 2024. The number of theaters could change and details aren’t finalized yet, but this feature is ideal for those looking for a more interactive experience.

A still from the famous Nicole Kidman AMC ad ©AMC

If you plan to see Wicked before then, we urge you to follow your theater’s rules about silence and respecting other moviegoers, lest you risk getting kicked out of the theater.

Wicked is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, and Ethan Slater.

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