“Wicked” Los Angeles Premiere Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo

Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated and star-studded musical epic Evil premiered in Los Angeles on Saturday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

were present Part 1The main cast – in dazzling pinks and rich greens – includes the powerhouse duo Ariana Grande (Glinda, the Good Witch) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), as well as Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Ethan Slater. Bowen Yang was not present, likely due to his commitment as a standout player Saturday Night Live. One of the most notable absences, however, was that of Helmer Chu, who had a minor scheduling conflict while awaiting the birth of his fifth child.

Also gracing the red carpet were original Broadway cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, who played the roles of Glinda and Elphaba on stage.

The adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production hits theaters November 22nd and is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, which retells the story of… The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West – follows the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda before their eventual fate.

Speaking to Deadline ahead of the premiere, stars Erivo and Grande gushed about their real-life friendship, forged through the film’s intimacy and emotional honesty: “For some reason, we connected immediately. Our voices really worked together. And I think from that moment on we built a relationship and it was the most fruitful relationship of my life,” Erivo said.

Scroll down to see the red carpet looks from the LA premiere: