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When you see Wicked: Part One in theaters this weekend, prepare to be wowed by the vocals.

That is of course to be expected. After all, the blockbuster stars are the ones who like it Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivowho are both known for their awe-inspiring voices. But they are not alone.

Jonathan Bailey also takes center stage in the song “Dancing Through Life” performed by his character Fiyero in the popular musical.

Fans were blown away by his voice when they first heard it in the trailer. But you might be wondering if it’s actually him or if he was lip-syncing with another vocalist.

Continue reading to find out more…

Jonathan actually sang his roles Evil!

He opened up about the experience in an interview with Cartoonand said he “completely detached” while singing on set.

“You obviously train really, really hard, knowing that Ari and Cynthiatwo of the best vocalists we have had to be there,” he explained, noting that it left him with nerves. “I knew that. I just had to go for gold and it was amazing. It was amazing. I got a facelift from the g-force of their vocal prowess.

Jonathan credited Ariana‘s vocal coach Erik Vetro to help him prepare for the role over Zoom.

Wicked: Part One opens in theaters on November 22.

Check out our full coverage of Wickedincluding a silly story about Jonathan takes a furious picture in his costume!