Gilbert Cruz

So it's interesting to think about that because movie musicals, since the invention of sound, have been one of the mainstays of sort of big Hollywood productions.

They've obviously gone through peaks and dips.

You had, you know, you had the phase where we're making Dr. Doolittle and stuff like that in the late 60s.

And that was pretty awful.

You talk about Les Mis.

I think we were both working at Vulture at the time.

I was so excited because I love Les Mis.

And I think within the first 15 minutes, I was like, this is going to be rough going.

Russell Crowe.

is a great actor.

He should not have been in that movie.

And yet, Wicked Part 1 was a great success.

And I think that's in part not just because of the film, but also because of the lead-up to the release.

I think we've all observed how the way that actors and stars do the press circuit now is as entertaining sometimes as the film itself.

And Ariana and Cynthia...

were on what seemed like a 32-month press tour.

It just lasted forever.

And Madison, you observed so much for this one.

I have to say, it must have been amazing for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo because you're asked the same questions over and over.

There's some variation of the same questions.