The two actresses paid tribute to the Oz cinematic universe, performing songs from bothThe Wizard of OzandThe Wiz.
Together they belted outDefying Gravity.The performance earned the stars a standing ovation and moved co-star Michelle Yeoh to tears.
Erivo and Grande both scored individual nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandePATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty Images
A spellbinding moment awaits.
Grande isalready teasing musicfrom the film, potentially eyeing a Best Original Song nomination on the next cycle.
In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage.
But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is.
Its a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.
Erivo alsoco-wrote a songfor the film.
I dont know if youre ready for it, she teased.
So I dont know.
And I dont know if thats just because they were emotional that day or thats what the song does.
I feel like the song is very, very special.
I dont want to give you any more than that.
