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Billboard On The Record

How Wicked’s Music Was Reimagined For Film w/ Jon M. Chu & Jack Dolman

06 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Billboard On The Record, director Jon M. Chu and music editor Jack Dolman join host Kristin Robinson to talk about bringing the iconic musical 'Wicked' to the big screen. They dive into the process of adapting a beloved story, from working closely with composer Stephen Schwartz to deciding how to split the film into two parts. Chu and Dolman share behind-the-scenes insights on live performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, balancing music and acting and maintaining the integrity of every song. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from dialogue to song, collaborating with the cast and crew and making sure each moment feels timeless. Along the way, they reveal their favorite musical moments, their philosophy on storytelling through music and are faced with the ultimate question… pink or green? Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record. Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin. Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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