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Cynthia Erivo speaks out about the “bad” fans singing along in theaters

Evil Star Cynthia Erivo says she’s totally fine with fans singing along to the musical in theaters.

“Good! I’m okay with it,” she said during a conversation with Today‘s Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie during today’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “We’ve spent so long singing it ourselves, now it’s time for everyone else to sing along. It’s wonderful.”

Erivo plays Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the musical, which is breaking box office records.

Fans singing along during film screenings has sparked an online debate about audience behavior in cinemas. Some theater managers have asked moviegoers to remain quiet during the show.

Opponents of audience sing-alongs include AMC Theaters spokesman Ryan Noonan, who told the Indianapolis Star that AMC asked moviegoers not to sing during the musical to avoid disruption.

“AMC has a longstanding policy prohibiting disruptive behavior,” he told the publication. “The “Wicked” preshow spot (which also includes “No Singing”) takes on the themes of the film and reminds moviegoers in a fun and engaging way not to disrupt the experience for those around them while they enjoy the show.”

Erivo enjoys being a part of the film and tells Kotb, Roker and Guthrie, “It’s the most wonderful, incredible experience ever.” It’s such a wonderful thing to share with everyone. We kept it to ourselves and now everyone else can see it.”

Erivo also presented Kotb with a bouquet of flowers during the broadcast as a tribute to their long-standing collaboration Today Co-host leaving the show in January.

“Before you even start, these flowers are for you because I know this is the last Thanksgiving parade you’re doing and I wanted to celebrate that and say we love you,” Erivo told Kotb. “Thank you for all the hard work you have done over the years.”

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