“Wicked” defies gravity in theaters, and here’s how fans are reacting

What is this feeling… so sudden and new? Oh, that’s it Evil in theaters starring Ariana Grande-Butera, Cynthia Erivoand Jonathan Bailey.

Against all odds, expectations, industrial strikes and social media naysayers – it seems that John M. Chu’s musical adaptation of Evil satisfying fans of the original and introducing new fans to the wonderful world of Oz.

I found some of the best tweets that will have you tearing up over your favorite moments, incredible performances, and clamoring for second and third viewings.

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

People give Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba her poppies:

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Twitter: @caitlinspersona

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @raventbrunner

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Twitter: @JelaniAlladin

Everyone is swooning over the beautiful Jonathan’s Fiyero:

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Twitter: @BeeBabs

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @kehvuhn

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Twitter: @cupidhawk

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Twitter: @stephlug

Everyone is captivated by the exuberant performance of Ariana’s Glinda:

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Twitter: @giltweetsstuff

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Twitter: @itszaeok

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Twitter: @buffys

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Twitter: @wickednewshub

Although Wicked has had quite an interesting press run with people focusing on the mannerisms and the actors emotionsthere’s no doubt that everyone really, really loved the movie.

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Twitter: @koralinadean

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @JillianChili

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @caitlinspersona

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Twitter: @lrrainewarren

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Twitter: @ConnorLounsbury

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Twitter: @darianjofficial

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @upperupland

And finally, even people who entered the theater with doubts left the theater satisfied.

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Twitter: @seandoherty

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Universal Pictures / Twitter: @NateKnowsMovies

What were you thinking? Evil? What was your favorite performance or scene? Share in the comments and I’ll do a part two with the BuzzFeed community’s responses.