Songs like “A Sentimental Man” are a staple in musical theater; brief soliloquies from tertiary characters meant to inch the plot slightly forward or develop our protagonists’ character just a little bit further.
On Friday , the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical arrived, much to the delight of theater fans around the world. Starringas her pink-loving frenemy Galinda , the film earned early praise from critics, especially for the leading ladies’ respective performances in these iconic roles.in November 2025).
But it’s the vocal performances throughout the soundtrack that gloriously stand out. Erivo’s powerful belt arrives fully-formed, while Grande is given ample room to play between her operatic soprano and her more pop-leaning mezzo. Meanwhile the supporting cast — including a flirtatious Jonathan Bailey , a slightly sinister Jeff Goldblum and a bleating Peter Dinklage — help bring the shining success of this Broadway juggernaut to the big screen.
Cynthia Erivo doesn’t just put her stamp on the song — she sings it in a way that makes you feel as though you’re hearing it for the first time. The orchestrations have remained largely unchanged , leaving Erivo to shatter through every expectation and skyrocket up her vocal range with awe-inspiring dexterity. Grande provides a necessary and vital assist here, both through her early-song acting and her gorgeous harmonies about halfway through.
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