Here's why 'Wicked' witch Elphaba is green and how you can sing with the movie
Elphaba isn’t green because she’s “Wicked.” And it's not because of a curse either. The so-called Wicked Witch of the West in "Wicked: Part I," now out in theaters everywhere, is green because her mother drank a green elixir before her birth.
Here’s How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Is — and Isn't — Like the Musical
The movie contains all of the major numbers from the original stage production, only eliminating a very short reprise of “The Wizard and I” sung by Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh in the picture) and Elphaba.
'Wicked' fans are dressing up to see the movie in theaters. Your guide to all the best looks.
If you’re going to see Wicked, you may want to dress up as well — and you may not know where to start. Fortunately, plenty of fans are ready to share their fashion tips for the film event. Check out the videos below and get ready to defy gravity.
Here’s why the ‘Wicked’ movie is better than the stage musical
The affection between the good and green witches of Oz has already been magnified tenfold by “WIcked: Part I.”
How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical
The first “Wicked” film is faithful to Act 1 of the musical, all the way down to the soundtrack. No songs were cut, and with the exception of one song “expansion” — as composer Stephen Schwartz puts it — the tracks are true to the original Broadway cast recording.
Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
"I say, if you come the first time and you sing through, sing through," said actress Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the film, in an interview with StayTunedNBC. "But come
Here Are All the Songs in the ‘Wicked’ Movie
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Changes between the 'Wicked' movie and musical have been 20 years in the making, composer says
How does "Wicked" the movie compare to the original Broadway musical? What Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman say.
Elphaba’s Name in 'Wicked' Has a Deeper Meaning That Ties Back to 'The Wizard of Oz'
Like many, author Gregory Maguire grew up with the 1939 MGM classic, The Wizard of Oz. Maguire would rope his siblings into ...
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The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic
Wicked” actresses share why they love the show, what it’s like to play a singing witch and their thoughts on the new film.
Broadway’s Elphaba Is Giving ‘Wicked’ Fans A Peek Behind The Green Curtain
Mary Kate “MK” Morrissey plays Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. On social media, she gives fans a look into her “ordinary days” ...
Wicked Ending & Cliffhanger Explained: What Happens to Elphaba & Glinda?
Fans of Wicked are curious to know about its ending. Many are wondering what happened to Glinda and Elphaba at the end of ...
‘Wicked’ casts a spell on box office with $46M opening, topping ‘Gladiator II’
The musical fantasy, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as witches Galinda and Elphaba, is based on the Broadway ...
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No, Seriously, Who Is Elphaba’s Real Father In ‘Wicked’?
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Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
Menzel and Chenoweth’s cameo occurs toward the end of the film, during Glinda and Elphaba’s memorable duet, “One Short Day,” ...
'Wicked' Set Design Details You Won't Want to Miss
The 'Wicked' movie's fantastical sets were built at Sky Studios Elstree near London and on location in England. Here's every ...