Ready to sing along to ‘Wicked’? It doesn’t happen in AMC theaters

Ahem,’Evil” moviegoers. There’s no need to strain your vocal cords before going to the movies this week.

Break out your best pink ensemble. Paint yourself green.

But resist the urge to make watching the film adaptation of the Broadway musical sing along − at least at AMC Theaters.

Singing is on the list of no-nos for theatergoers, according to a guide displayed ahead of Friday’s release of Part 1 of the anticipated blockbuster.

“At AMC Theatres, silence is golden,” says the 30-second guide, which features scenes from the film. “No talking. No texting. No singing. No whining. No flirting. And absolutely no naming. Enjoy the magic of movies.”

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The spot is an example of an occasional political reminder tailored to a particular movie, AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan told The Indianapolis Star, part of the USA TODAY Network.

“AMC has a longstanding policy prohibiting disruptive behavior,” he says. “The WICKED preshow spot incorporates the film’s themes as a fun, engaging reminder to moviegoers not to disrupt the experience of those around them while enjoying the show.”

AMC, the world’s largest movie theater chain, issued less prohibitive guidelines ahead of the concert films “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

Guests could sing and dance during these screenings, but they were asked to avoid dancing on seats or blocking the view of other guests. For “Renaissance” they were also asked not to shoot the film; are advised to remove any part of their outfits that may block the screen from other patrons; and were reminded that masks were prohibited unless used for health and safety reasons.

Enforcement of the policy may vary from location to location.

“In past movies, we’ve had people singing and dancing, and then it gets loud in there,” says Izzy Stewart, a supervisor at AMC Castleton Square 14 in Indianapolis. “If there’s a little girl singing and stuff, it’s not a big deal. But if somebody’s running out and now everybody can’t hear. … We’re lenient when it comes to certain circumstances.”

What is the movie ‘Wicked’ about?

It is an adaptation of the stage musical “Wicked” based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel of the same name, which takes care of characters from the “Wizard of Oz” books and movies.

The story focuses on the relationship between the green-skinned political activist Elphaba and privileged Glinda, who meet as students.

Who is in the ‘Wicked’ cast?

Stars of the film:

• Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, known as The Wicked Witch of the West

• Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch

• Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

• Marissa Bode as Nessarose

• Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible

• Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard

Will Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth be in the movie ‘Wicked’?

Spoiler alert! Stop reading now if you don’t want to know.

The two actresses, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway, have been hitting red carpets everywhere in support of the movie musical.

Yes, they appear in the film adaptation.

What is the running time for ‘Wicked Part One’?

The first part of the film lasts 2 hours and 41 minutes.

When is ‘Wicked Part Two’ coming out?

The second part of the film will be released on November 21, 2025.

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

This article originally appeared on the Indianapolis Star: ‘Wicked’ movie fans, beware: No singing allowed in AMC theaters