Dwayne Johnson asks the audience to sing along in the cinema if they wish. The actor and producer reprises his voice role as the demigod Maui in the sequel to Disney’s animated musical “Moana 2,” which hits theaters on November 27. The blockbuster opening of “Wicked” has sparked debate about whether or not moviegoers should be able to. To sing out loud during a movie musical. Some theaters have explicitly asked patrons to “refrain from singing” during a screening of “Wicked,” for example.
But Johnson feels differently, telling the BBC on the red carpet for “Moana 2”: “Sing! You paid your hard-earned money for a ticket, you went to a musical, and you’re into it. Sing.”
“Especially if you like music, that’s the fun part,” he added.
The theater chain asked moviegoers not to sing during the musical to prevent screening disruptions, AMC Theaters spokesman Ryan Noonan told the Indianapolis Star during “Wicked’s” opening weekend.
“AMC has a long-standing policy prohibiting disruptive behavior,” he told the publication. “The ‘Wicked’ pre-screening segment (which includes ‘No Singing’) incorporates the film’s themes as a fun and engaging reminder to moviegoers not to disrupt the experience of those around them while they enjoy the show.”
diverse It was exclusively reported ahead of “Wicked’s” opening day that Universal Pictures will debut a Christmas sing-along version of “Wicked.” These are performances in which the audience is encouraged to sing along. Even then, singing is discouraged so as not to disrupt the experience of other ticket buyers.
“Wicked” star Ariana Grande was asked during the film’s press tour about audience members singing during the film, and she said, “We understand that if you (sing).” We respect feelings, but if someone throws popcorn at you or their phone or something, maybe stop.
“Wicked” is now showing in theaters nationwide.
