Life is an exploration. We are continuously discovering new ideas, embracing our true colors, and loving one another unconditionally. We hold the key to our own happiness. Life is not something that should be taken for granted, but instead a gift we must treasure. There are many moments in this life in which we have the power to choose good over evil, and to embrace every single glorious moment this life has to offer. We are simply the rulers of this life, the kings and queens of ourselves. In the darkest of times, we turn to each other for light and for peace. We should not lose sight of those who are most important to us, especially when the world begins to turn dark and cold. We rely on each other for help, because with ourselves, we can conquer almost any obstacle thrown our way. Life is all about love, and with love we can embrace all things. With that, this life we all are currently living is truly as pure as gold.
I was 17, on a flight to the Bahamas for a family vacation, when I first listened to the Wicked Broadway soundtrack. Staring out the window at the endless clouds, I felt like I was soaring right alongside Elphaba as she defied gravity. That music stayed with me, becoming a soundtrack to a summer I’ll never forget. Years later, sitting in the audience at Playhouse Square, I watched the story come to life on stage, and it changed me “for good.” So, when the movie finally came out, I walked into the theater with high hopes—and let me tell you, I was utterly blown away. Wicked: Part 1 was released in November 2024, directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. It’s a fantasy musical adaptation of the Broadway hit and novel by Gregory Maguire. It starts with celebrating the Wicked Witch of the West’s downfall after melting and perishing to her doom. Although all seems fine and celebratory in the Land of Oz, we later learn that the Wicked Witch, ...
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