BY EMILY CARTER | NOVEMBER 24, 2025 A Tearful Farewell to Glinda The pink carpet at New York's Lincoln Center was awash with emotion last night as the cast of Wicked: For Good arrived for the global premiere of the saga's highly anticipated conclusion. But all eyes were on Ariana Grande. The pop superstar, dressed in a custom archival gown reminiscent of Glinda the Good Witch, could not hold back her tears as she stepped onto the stage to introduce the film. What was meant to be a standard press appearance turned into one of the most raw and vulnerable moments of her career.