Before 'Wicked' was a musical and a movie, it was a novel. Its author, Gregory Maguire, shares how he came to write it.
In 1994, Gregory Maguire was broke, living in a cramped London flat and unsure of his future. “I was what the British call ‘financially embarrassed,’” he told Yahoo Entertainment. Due to the terms of his visa,
Love Wicked? Learn More About the Novel That Inspired the Movie — And Gregory Maguire’s Other Oz Books
The upcoming 'Wicked' movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is based upon Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, itself an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ — learn more about all of Maguire's books set in the Oz universe.
Does the “Wicked” Movie Follow the Book? Barely. Here Are the Biggest Differences
If you're a fan of the 'Wicked' musical, you probably already know it veers sharply away from Gregory Maguire's book. Here's how the movie version stacks up
Wicked Movie vs. Musical: Breaking Down the Biggest Differences
With Wicked finally out in theaters, find out what was changed from the Broadway musical for the film starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and more.
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 beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.
'It was such a good idea': Wicked author Gregory Maguire on the real meaning of the story that captivated the world
Before it was a Hollywood blockbuster it was a megahit musical, and before that it was a 1995 novel. Author Gregory Maguire ...
‘Wicked’ Author Gregory Maguire Said Oz Is Similar to 1 Country
Wicked' author Gregory Maguire explained why we keep returning to Oz through the many versions of the classic tale.
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Good is ‘the strongest gravity,’ says ‘Wicked’ author Maguire
Fairy tales often present characters as either good or bad. “Wicked” author Gregory Maguire asks readers to let go of binary ...
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How ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire’s own story helped him channel Elphaba’s
We visited Maguire at his home outside Boston to go back to where it all began — both for his own life and for his trip into ...
Wicked: Why the Iconic Ruby Slippers Aren’t Red, Explained
Think those legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are making a comeback in the new Wicked movie? Think again. In a ...
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From Albany to Broadway to the big screen: One-on-one with the author of ‘Wicked’
While people rush to movie theaters all over the country to see "Wicked," many don't realize the man behind the Wicked Witch ...
‘Wicked’ fans are warning about the book: It’s very different than the musical
Wicked fans and TikTokers are recapping their experiences reading the book as kids or now, and detailing the differences ...
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Wicked: How Can Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Cry If She is Allergic to Water?
Fans are baffled by Elphaba’s tears in the Wicked movie, despite the novel stating that water is deadly to her. Could there ...
'Wicked' is a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz.' Here's where it fits in the story's timeline.
"Wicked" is a new prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" story, based on the award-winning Broadway show. Here's how the two stories ...
The Book ‘Wicked’ Is Based on Is So Much Darker Than You Know
This takes on a darker turn in the Wicked novel, where the Wizard comes to Oz because he is searching for the Grimmerie, a ...