"Viral Teacher Warns Students: ‘No Singing’ at Wicked: Part One Screening"

A teacher named Ally Clements gained attention on social media for a video she shared. In it, she tells her middle school students not to sing during a screening of Wicked: Part One. The film features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and has sparked debate over whether audiences should sing along.

Clements wore a pink costume resembling Grande’s character, Glinda, while chaperoning a group of students on a field trip to the movie. In the video, she stated, “Hey ladies, remember — this is not a singalong! I’m here to hear Cynthia and Ariana sing, not you.” Her post gained traction as people discussed the etiquette of singing during the film.

Comments on the video highlight her target audience: the students she chaperoned. One user questioned if the students could read, to which Clements responded affirmatively.

Before the movie’s release, interest grew around audience sing-alongs. AMC Theaters released a humorous advisory before showings of Wicked, reminding viewers that “No singing. No wailing. No flirting” is allowed. AMC’s representative stated that the chain has a policy against disruptive behavior.

The conversation about singalongs will likely continue. Wicked: Part One made $114 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. To cater to fans who want to sing along, approximately 1,000 cinemas in North America will host interactive screenings starting December 25.

Wicked: Part One is currently in theaters.