Tanya Mosley

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, people are asking you this. Yes.

Oh, people are asking you this. Yes.

Oh, people are asking you this. Yes.

Our guest today is Oscar-nominated actress and performer Ariana Grande. We'll continue our conversation after a short break. This is Fresh Air.

Our guest today is Oscar-nominated actress and performer Ariana Grande. We'll continue our conversation after a short break. This is Fresh Air.

Our guest today is Oscar-nominated actress and performer Ariana Grande. We'll continue our conversation after a short break. This is Fresh Air.

One of the things about a movie like Wicked, I mentioned right off the top that it's a cultural phenomenon, is that it has now become for young people like the same thing that the Broadway play was for you at a young age, but in a more accessible way because it's a movie. So kids of all walks of life who won't ever be able to see a theater production can now be a part of this in a real way.

One of the things about a movie like Wicked, I mentioned right off the top that it's a cultural phenomenon, is that it has now become for young people like the same thing that the Broadway play was for you at a young age, but in a more accessible way because it's a movie. So kids of all walks of life who won't ever be able to see a theater production can now be a part of this in a real way.

One of the things about a movie like Wicked, I mentioned right off the top that it's a cultural phenomenon, is that it has now become for young people like the same thing that the Broadway play was for you at a young age, but in a more accessible way because it's a movie. So kids of all walks of life who won't ever be able to see a theater production can now be a part of this in a real way.

Mm-hmm. You've had firsthand experiences with people who shared with you how much this movie means to them. Can you share some of that with me?

Mm-hmm. You've had firsthand experiences with people who shared with you how much this movie means to them. Can you share some of that with me?

Mm-hmm. You've had firsthand experiences with people who shared with you how much this movie means to them. Can you share some of that with me?

Can you talk a little bit about why it's a safe haven? Because, you know, growing up, I always would see the theater kids and I would feel a little bit of envy because I thought like they have something special going on there.

Can you talk a little bit about why it's a safe haven? Because, you know, growing up, I always would see the theater kids and I would feel a little bit of envy because I thought like they have something special going on there.

Can you talk a little bit about why it's a safe haven? Because, you know, growing up, I always would see the theater kids and I would feel a little bit of envy because I thought like they have something special going on there.

Yes, those nerds. But also like there was something that they were tapping into with each other that kind of was a barrier to the world. Right.

Yes, those nerds. But also like there was something that they were tapping into with each other that kind of was a barrier to the world. Right.

Yes, those nerds. But also like there was something that they were tapping into with each other that kind of was a barrier to the world. Right.

So many kids have said it's also saved their lives.