Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Take the Stage for Adelphi’s Spring Concert

By Arpan Josan 

“Wicked” film stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are set to sing their hearts out to Adelphi students for this year’s annual Spring Concert. But the Student Government Association (SGA), which sponsors the annual student event, hasn’t yet released any details. 

The concert is held annually in the Center for Recreation and Activities (CRS) gym and students can enjoy the night listening to their favorite songs. Last year the university hosted singers Soulja Boy and Sean Kingston. In anticipation of this year’s popular star performers, students have already started camping out in front of the CRS. 

Students are excited to attend this year's spring concert featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (without Fiyero). Photo by Wikimedia Commons

“Wicked” came to theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, with pop star Ariana Grande playing Glynda and British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo playing Elphaba. The musical showcased Elphaba’s college experience as a woman with green skin and her growing friendship with her roommate Glinda. The fantasy film became the highest-grossing Oz film and musical film adaptation. It also won Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Costume Design and Best Achievement in Production Design. Because of the success of the film, both Grande and Erivo have agreed to perform for Adelphi students as they have seen how much students here loved watching the musical and singing the songs.   

Though the announcement has been a very closely held secret, students who have already heard the news said they are anticipating this one-in-a-lifetime experience.   

“I’m so excited. Ariana Grande is one of my top artists. I can’t believe she’s coming to Adelphi. This is unreal,” said Salma Mateus, a sophomore psychology major. 

Junior psychology major Aani Mehta said “I’m so excited for this concert! I’m sure it will defy all expectations!” 

Though they haven’t confirmed their song list, word is that Grande and Erivo will be performing all the hits from their musical such as “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “The Wizard and I,” “What Is This Feeling?” and of course “Popular.” 

Students will also be able to see the actresses after their performance and are encouraged to bring any merchandise they have for the performers to sign. This is free of charge and the only item you would have to pay is for your ticket. As of press time, there was no information on how to purchase the tickets but we can safely assume that these will sell out fast.