I thought so too way back when,” Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda on Broadway, commented on Instagram

As Wicked takes the box office by storm, Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth are reminding audiences who was the original "friend of Dorothy."

But what about the stars of the original Broadway musical, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda, and can fans of the original musical expect to see the famous original performers in the theatrical motion picture?

When it comes to Glinda’s relationship with Elphaba in Wicked, Ariana Grande thinks her character’s feelings could be deeper than they appear. “Glinda might be a little in the closet — you never know.

Part 1, now playing in theatersWicked: Part 1 features some terrific performances, raising the question how stars like Ariana Grande match-up against Broadway legends like Kristin Chenoweth in their shared role as Galinda/Glinda.

Ariana Grande has considered if the character she plays in the Wicked movies might be gay. The 31-year-old chart-topping icon has won praise for her portrayal as Galinda 'The Good' Upland in the lavish film adaptation of the Broadway classic.

Ariana Grande is defying gravity and expectations when it comes to Glinda, the character she and Kristin Chenoweth helped bring to life in stage and screen adaptations of the beloved musical Wicked. In a new interview,