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Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba • Mar. 7, 2025, 10:52 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: 'Anora' wins best picture at the 97th Academy Awards • Mar. 3, 2025, 2:04 PM ET (AP)
Ariana Grande goes full Glinda, 'Wicked' bestie Erivo does Elphaba proud in green on Oscars carpet • Mar. 3, 2025, 2:00 PM ET (AP)
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards • Mar. 3, 2025, 10:52 AM ET (AP)
Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James Bond • Mar. 3, 2025, 12:17 AM ET (AP)

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