NN.“Ariana Grande’s Heart-Melting Duet With 4-Year-Old Elphaba Fan Steals the Show” 💚✨
Ariana Grande brought the house down during Wicked: One Wonderful Night when she invited 4-year-old super-fan Remington on stage to perform “Popular” with her. The young boy, who had gained attention online for his love of the musical and for dressing as Elphaba, took the stage with a broomstick prop, embodying the character alongside Grande’s Glinda. The audience erupted with cheers and applause, and viewers watching from home quickly shared the heartwarming moment across social media.
After performing, Remington shared that it was “the best night ever” and proudly declared himself “Elphaba forever,” grinning widely and hugging his broom. His parents said it exceeded any expectation they had and that the joy on his face was “a memory we’ll keep forever.”
Grande beamed throughout the performance, pausing with a big smile, laughing softly, and hugging Remington warmly at the end of the duet. She later described the experience as “pure magic,” saying sharing the stage with someone so young who loves Wicked so deeply reminded her why she took on the role of Glinda: to inspire and include.
Fans and critics alike praised the moment, with social media filling with comments like “Little Elphaba stole the show,” “Ariana’s best moment of the year,” and “I’m crying happy tears seeing that kid live his dream.” Even amid big star performances, this unscripted cameo resonated most emotionally, showing the power of musicals to create genuine, personal magic.
The moment underscored how shared experiences between performer and audience can become unforgettable, leaving a lasting impact far beyond the stage.
