NEW YORK — 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.

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

Cynthia Erivo celebrated her birthday; Kieran Culkin protested against "bathroom attendants," and Ryan Reynolds shared his thoughts on "Wicked."

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 2025 award show season is in full swing. After the Golden Globe Awards this past Sunday, the National Board of Review Awards on Jan. 7 continued to honor some of the year’s best movies and performances.