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 ...
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 ...
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Wicked director says part two has increased in relevance because of ‘where we are in society right now’
The second part of the film, based on the hit Broadway prequel to The Wizard of Oz, is set to be released in a year’s time on ...
Wicked: Part 2 release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know
Wicked: Part 2 will land in cinemas on November 21, 2025, assuming there aren't any release date delays. As mentioned above, filming took place on Wicked 2 at the same time as the first movie and ...
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Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Playhouse On The Square
Caroline Simpson (always a standout) delivers a solid (albeit also safe) depiction of the Wicked Witch of the West. She ...
The Wizard of Oz Used a Deadly Poison to Make the Movie Prettier
While The Wizard of Oz remains an ageless classic, behind the scenes the movie's production covered its cast and crew with ...
Why Aren't the Iconic Ruby Slippers in “Wicked” Red? The Movie's Costume Designer Explains (Exclusive)
Costume designer Paul Tazewell tells PEOPLE that he pulled inspiration from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz' ...
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Before ‘Wicked,’ this musical followed the yellow-brick road—& had a lasting impact on Black, queer culture
Welcome back to our queer film retrospective, “ A Gay Old Time .” In this week’s column, we’re following that yellow-brick ...
The Fairy Tale We’ve Been Retelling for 125 Years
But Oz persists primarily through the books’ many adaptations, which established the series’ enduring iconography. Baum’s ...
The doomed, demented attempts to build a Wizard of Oz theme park
L Frank Baum’s dreams of bringing his creation to life went up in flames. But will Wicked revive plans for a real-life Land ...
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Judy Garland's 3 Children: All About “The Wizard of Oz ”Star’s Daughters and Son (and Their Thoughts on “Wicked”!)
“They know ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ but people don’t even know Judy,” he told the Los Angeles Times. “The show is to educate ...
‘Wicked’ Breakdown: 65 Easter Eggs, Changes and References Explained
Here is a breakdown of "Wicked's" biggest easter eggs, cameos, references to “The Wizard of Oz” and changes from the beloved ...