Woman Dressed as Glinda Tells Theater Audience to Stay Quiet During Wicked: ‘We’re Here for Cynthia and Ariana’
A school teacher has gone viral after a video surfaced of her playfully instructing students not to sing during a screening of Wicked: Part One.
On Friday, Nov. 22, Ally Clements, a teacher, shared a video on Instagram where she addressed a group of middle school students, reminding them to stay quiet during the movie, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Dressed in a pink costume inspired by Grande’s character Glinda, she jokingly warned the students against turning the screening into a singalong. The post quickly gained traction, fueling a broader debate about audience etiquette for the beloved Broadway musical’s cinematic adaptation.
«Hey ladies, remember — this is not a singalong,» said the Instagram user, who goes by Katelyn and appears to reside in Alabama. «I’m here to hear Cynthia and Ariana sing, not you.»
Clements’ caption hinted that the screening was part of a school field trip. «When you see Wicked with 100 middle school girls 💚🩷,» she wrote, sharing the humorous moment with her followers.
«Hey, so can ANY of you guys read?» one commenter asked, highlighting that Ally Clements, who shared the viral video, appeared to be addressing the students she was supervising on a school trip, not random moviegoers. «No, they can’t ❤️,» Clements quipped in response.
The question of whether theaters would permit audiences to sing during Wicked screenings gained traction in the days leading up to the film’s release.
To clarify, AMC Theatres rolled out a 30-second advisory using clips from the movie to emphasize its long-standing «silence is golden» policy. The playful warning reminded viewers:
«No singing. No wailing. No flirting,» along with the usual requests to avoid talking, texting, or taking calls during the movie.
Ryan Noonan, an AMC spokesperson, stated to The Indianapolis Star on Nov. 19 that the theater chain has a «long-standing policy that prohibits disruptive behavior.»
He added that AMC’s Wicked-themed pre-show message was designed to align with the film’s spirit, offering a «fun, engaging reminder» to respect others’ viewing experience.
Discussions about singalongs during Wicked screenings are likely to persist after the film’s first installment earned an impressive $114 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend.
Fans eager to sing along without upsetting fellow viewers will soon have their chance. According to a Nov. 18 report by Variety, around 1,000 theaters across North America will begin hosting interactive screenings starting on Dec. 25.
Wicked: Part One is currently playing in theaters.
