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In recent years fans’ tendency to pick a fight on anything and everything has annoyed many across the world. Theatre etiquette has been a hot topic of discussion, especially since the release of the anticipatedWickedmusical adaptation.
Renowned stars, musical lovers, and even popular theatres have urged movie-goers to refrain from shrieking in the audience. Singing along during the screening was highly discouraged to not take away from the experience of those who paid to hear the professionals do it. However, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has a polarizing view on the subject. TheMoanaactor stated viewers deserve to sing along during musicals, an opinion that may offend many.
To sing or not to sing is the ultimate question
Jon M Chu‘sWickedwas embroiled in multiple controversies and scandals amidst its release, but one sparked a huge debate. The public discourse on whether the audience should be permitted to sing during musicals started a battle between musical lovers and non-lovers.
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A majority online believed that it was basic movie etiquette not to interrupt the flow and ruin other’s experience who came to watch the actual singers perform. On the other hand, others remarked singing in unity created an atmosphere of harmony and allowed people to fully enjoy the show.
However, The Rock has a simple solution to the huge argument but his unpopular opinion may slight a demographic of the audience. During the UK premiere of his upcoming animated film withAuliʻi Cravalho,Moana 2,Dwayne Johnsondelivered his two cents on the discussion (via BBC).
Sing! You’ve paid your hard earned money for a ticket, and you’ve gone into a musical, and you’re into it. Sing.
TheSkyscraperstar revealed that he did not mind people expressing themselves during screenings, he sided with the minority’s opinion. Johnson explicitly encouraged the movie-goers to sing since they paid for their tickets and so deserve the right to enjoy musicals fully.
No? People are there to watch a film not here you sing
ain’t nobody paying for a movie ticket to hear the AUDIENCE sing 😭😭
I love Dwayne Johnson, but I still think he’s wrong on this. I’m so glad nobody sang when I watched Wicked over the weekend.
Yeah I would have been PISSED had someone with a horrible singing voice sung during Defying Gravity. Just sayin…🤣
@Epic_Troll_666he honestly makes a solid point. i mean if you’re going into a musical genre or seeing a concert tour movie type thingwhy wouldn’t you go in matching the same energy you’ve paid to see?
TheJungle Cruiseactor’s take on the controversy didn’t really fly over well with the netizens. People pointed out they paid the money to hear the talented actors perform and not the unskilled audience.
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Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivo‘s new musical film featured some extraordinary and fun renditions of the original music from the play. Musical fans were thrilled and filled with anticipation to bask in the magic created by the gravity-defying vocal range of the duo in the movie.
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However, some were apprehensive about their experience being destroyed by other audience’s reactions. It is pretty normal for movie-goers to shriek, shout, or sing along in case of adaptations of popular musicals. Sadly, this ruins the show for those who came to listen only to the professionals on screen.
To our guests seeing Wicked, we ask that you allow everyone to enjoy the cinema experience. Please refrain from singing during the show.
The AMC Theatre even issued a warning regarding the same, advising viewers to maintain decorum and refrain from joining in the chorus. Spokesperson Ryan Noonan stated these policies were necessary to ensure a fair movie-viewing experience for all (via Vanity Fair).
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But people who were hoping to belt out with their favorite witches need not worry because the film is scheduled for a special screening. According to a report byVarietyseveral North American theatres would hold a sing-along screening of Wicked from 25 December, where fans can join Glenda and Elphaba in the songs.
Wickedis currently available to watch in the theatre.
Moana 2is scheduled to be released on 29 July 2025.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
