Days after “Wicked” went home from the Golden Globes with a single award for box office achievement, the National Board of Review Awards held space for the smash hit musical, celebrating its cast and director in the New York group's annual gala Tuesday.

Wicked was popular with the National Board of Review on Tuesday as the venerable group celebrated its top 2025 winner and its director, Jon M. Chu, and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande during its annual gala dinner.

Ryan Reynolds stepped out in New York City on Jan. 7 to present 'Wicked' producer Marc Platt with the National Board of Review's prize for top film of 2024

Ariana Grande recently expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Ryan Reynolds for his glowing remarks about Wicked during the 2024 National Board of Review gala. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the musical fantasy film features Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba,

The gala is one of a series of award shows leading up to the Oscars on March 2 - and Wednesday marks the start of Oscar voting.

They wrapped their arms around one another as Slater looked at the camera and Grande delicately closed her eyes. Grande wore a custom Loewe pastel pink backless satin gown with a