Other animated movies based on Seuss’ work include “The Grinch,” “The Lorax” and “Horton Hears a Who.” Chu’s “Wicked ... interest in animation and Disney history.

Then you can talk about your movie,” said Chu, 45. “She’s an angel ... When Cynthia came in she had just sold out the Walt Disney Concert Hall the night before. So in my mind, Cynthia ...

Chu’s Wicked, a role she’s dreamed of playing for decades. This reignited talks about Grande portraying Megara in the Hercules live-action film, greenlit by Disney. While Grande is flattered ...