Wicked" at the 97th Academy Awards:

 

"Wicked" at the 97th Academy Awards:

 * Oscar Nominations:

   * "Wicked" received a remarkable 10 Oscar nominations, highlighting its widespread critical acclaim. These nominations include:

     * Best Picture

     * Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo)

     * Best Supporting Actress (Ariana Grande)

     * Best Costume Design.

     * Best Production Design.

     * Best Film Editing.

     * Best Sound.

     * Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

     * Best Visual Effects.

     * Best Original Score.

 * Performance at the Oscars:

   * The opening of the 97th Academy Awards was a spectacular moment, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo delivering a memorable performance of songs from "The Wizard of Oz" and "Wicked." This performance was a major highlight of the night, generating significant excitement and emotional reactions from the audience.

   * The performance included, renditions of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", "Home", and "Defying Gravity".

 * General Acclaim:

   * "Wicked" has been widely praised for its visual effects, musical performances, and overall production quality.

   * The movie has also had very strong box office numbers.

Key Takeaways:

 * "Wicked" has solidified its position as a major cinematic event, garnering both critical and popular acclaim.

 * The film's strong showing at the Oscars underscores its artistic and technical achievements.

 * The performance at the oscars, has created even more hype for the next "Wicked" movie.

To keep up with the latest updates, I recommend following these resources:

 * Official Academy Awards website

 * IMDb

 * Reliable entertainment news sources like Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

I hope this information is helpful!