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Ariana Grande

Birth Place: Boca Raton, FL, USA

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Grande began her music career at age 15 in the 2008 Broadway musical 13. She rose to fame for playing Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014). Grande signed with Republic Records in 2011 after label executives viewed YouTube videos of her covering songs. Her 1950s doo-wop-influenced pop and R&B debut album, Yours Truly (2013), topped the US Billboard 200, while its lead single, "The Way", reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100. Grande's voice and whistle register on the album drew immediate comparisons to Mariah Carey.

She continued to explore pop and R&B in her second and third studio albums, My Everything (2014) and Dangerous Woman (2016). My Everything experimented with EDM and achieved global success with its singles "Problem", "Break Free" and "Bang Bang", while Dangerous Woman became her first of four consecutive number-one albums in the UK. Personal struggles influenced her trap-infused fourth and fifth studio albums, Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019), both of which were critical and commercial successes. Sweetener won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and Thank U, Next broke the record for the largest streaming week for a pop album and was nominated for Album of the Year. The singles "Thank U, Next", "7 Rings", and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" made Grande the first solo artist to hold the top three spots on the Hot 100 simultaneously and the first woman to succeed herself at the top of the UK Singles Chart. Her 2020 collaborations "Stuck with U" with Justin Bieber and "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga helped her break the record for most number-one debuts on the Hot 100, the latter winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Grande's R&B-focused sixth studio album, Positions (2020), and its title track debuted at number-one in the UK and US. In 2021, she had her sixth US number-one single after featuring on the remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears".

Often regarded as a pop icon and triple threat entertainer, Grande is one of the world's best-selling music artists; she has sold more than 85 million records globally and all of her studio albums have been certified platinum or higher. Among her Billboard chart records, she is the first artist and only woman to have five number-one debuts, to chart three number one-debuts in one calendar year, to debut the lead singles from each of her studio albums in the top ten, and to have their first five number one singles debut at top spot. Grande is the most streamed female artist of all time, and the most streamed female artist on Spotify (2010s decade) and Apple Music, the most followed female artist on Spotify, and the most subscribed female artist on YouTube. She has been included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2016 and 2019) and the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2019–2020). Grande was named Woman of the Year (2018), the greatest pop star of 2019, and the most successful female artist to debut in the 2010s by Billboard. Furthermore, Rolling Stone placed her in their updated list of 200 Greatest Singers of all time (2023). Aside from her music career, she has worked with many charitable organizations and advocates for animal rights, mental health, and gender, racial, and LGBT equality. Grande has a large following on social media; she became the most followed woman on Instagram in 2019, and has over 300 million followers as of 2022. She has also ventured into the cosmetics and fashion industries. Her fragrance line, which was released in 2015, exceeded $1 billion in sales as of 2022.

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Ariana Grande STAGE CREDITS

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Penny Pingleton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Charlotte

Patrice (Understudy)


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Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer


Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!

& JULIET Joins Center Theatre Group 2025/26 Season


Center Theatre Group has added & JULIET to its 2025/26 season lineup. See the full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Madame Morrible Invites You to Apply to Shiz University


In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by Galinda and Elphaba in the musical and film of Wicked, which just dropped a new trailer. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. Watch the video and apply now!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

See the Poster and New Promo for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ahead of Tomorrow's Trailer


A new poster and promo for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!

Video: Jonathan Bailey Calls Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Amazing Talents' on THE TONIGHT SHOW


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss his upcoming projects which include Bridgerton, Jurassic World, and Wicked. Watch the interview!

A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New


Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo


Following the announcement of a new trailer later this week, a preview of new footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the film has been revealed. The video opens with director Jon M. Chu discussing his dream project: 'Whenever anyone asks me, 'What's the one movie you want to do?' If there was one, I'd always say that it'd be Wicked.' Watch the preview now!

New Trailer for the WICKED Movie to Debut Later This Week


New reports suggest that an extended first look at the Wicked film, totaling between three and four minutes, will premiere online later this week. The new footage was first shown to ad buyers at Radio City Music Hall on Monday during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation. The footage in question showcased new visual effects as well as the dynamic between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba. It reportedly received a 'warm response' from the audience.

Cast Recording Will Be Released For I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Starring Santino Fontana


A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.

Childish Gambino Returns to Australia & New Zealand With The New World Tour


Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again with The New World Tour. The long-awaited Australia and New Zealand leg kicks off on 28 January 2025 at Auckland’s Spark Arena, before continuing through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in February 2025. See dates ticketing information here!

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Will Host WICKED MOVIE Behind-The-Scenes Special on NBC


NBC will be airing a brand-new behind-the-scenes special, centered on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Headlined by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the special will air on November 25, two days before Part One premieres in theaters. In celebration of the generation-defining, cinematic event of the year, international superstars Erivo and Grande will lead an all-star cast in a journey through a dazzling new vision of Oz, created for Universal Pictures’ Wicked.

See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below


See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Jon M. Chu Says Cynthia Erivo 'Blew Us Away' on Set of WICKED Film


In a new interview with Variety, Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his first meeting with Cynthia Erivo and their time together on the set of the highly anticipated movie. He highlighted the magic of Erivo's performance in the film, specifically citing the powerful anthem Defying Gravity.

Video: Watch the New WICKED Movie Musical Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More


The first full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Plus, check out the new theatrical poster photo. Wicked: Part One will be released on November 27, 2024.

Photos: Inside An Evening With Jason Robert Brown at 92NY


The 92NY Lyrics & Lyricists presented An Evening with Jason Robert Brown last night.  Check out photos here!

Todrick Hall Joins the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL in London as 'Donkey'


Singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall will join the London cast of Shrek the Musical, which will run at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July – 31 August 2024, hot off the heels of a major UK Tour. 

Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Original Concert Special GAGA CHROMATICA BALL


The trailer for the upcoming HBO Original Lady Gaga concert special Gaga Chromatica Ball has dropped. In front of a sold-out crowd of 52,000 people, 13-time GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Lady Gaga delivers a career-defining performance at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour. Watch the trailer!

Video: Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sing THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at the Met Gala


At the close of the 2024 Met Gala, pop star Ariana Grande and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo joined the stage together to perform a powerful rendition of When You Believe from the animated film The Prince of Egypt. Watch the performance here!

Ariana Grande FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ariana Grande been in?

Ariana Grande has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ariana Grande been in?

Ariana Grande has not appeared in the West End.

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