Ahem, “bad” moviegoers. There’s no need to flex those vocal chords before heading to the movies this week.

Get out your best pink ensemble. Paint yourself green.

But resist the urge to turn watching the film adaptation of the Broadway musical into a sing-along — at least at the AMC Theaters.

Singing is on the list of no-nos for guests at the theatre, according to an advert running ahead of the November 22 release of part one of the anticipated blockbuster.

AMC Theaters explains the rules in an advisory with scenes from the upcoming film.

“At AMC Theaters, silence is golden,” says the 30-second advisory. ‘Don’t talk. No texting. No singing. No whining. No flirting. And absolutely no swear words. Enjoy the magic of movies.”

The spot is an example of an occasional policy reminder tailored to a specific film, AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan said in an email to IndyStar.

“AMC has long had a policy prohibiting disruptive behavior,” he said. “The WICKED preshow spot incorporates the themes of the film as a fun, engaging reminder to moviegoers not to disrupt the experience for those around them as they enjoy the show.”

Kansas-based AMC, the world’s largest movie theater chain, has issued guidelines ahead of the concert films “The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

Guests could sing and dance during those screenings, but they were asked not to dance on the seats or block other guests’ views. For the Renaissance release, they were also asked not to shoot the film and were advised to remove any parts of their outfits that could block the screen from other patrons, and were reminded that masks are required for health and safety reasons were not used, were prohibited in the theater.

Enforcement of the policy may vary from location to location.

“In previous movies, we would have people singing and dancing and it would get loud in there,” said Izzy Stewart, supervisor at AMC Castleton Square 14, 6020 E. 82nd, Indianapolis. “If there’s a little girl singing and stuff, it’s no problem. But if someone is shouting and now everyone can’t hear anymore…We are lenient when it comes to certain circumstances.”

Wicked is a two-part film.

What is the movie ‘Wicked’ about?

It is an adaptation of the musical ‘Wicked’, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire, which includes characters from the books and films of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

The story highlights the relationship between green political activist Elphaba and privileged Glinda, who meet as students.

Who is in the movie ‘Wicked’ cast?

The movie stars:

• Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, known as the Wicked Witch of the West

• Ariana Grande-Butera as Glinda the Good Witch

• Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

• Marissa Bode as Nessarose

• Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible

• Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard

Will Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth star in the movie ‘Wicked’?

Yes, the actors who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway will star in the film adaptation.

What is the running time of ‘Wicked Part One’?

The first part of the film lasts 2 hours and 40 minutes.

When will ‘Wicked Part Two’ be released?

The second part of the film will be released on November 21, 2025.

Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at [email protected] or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X: @cherylvjackson.

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