Wicked, The Wiz

What to remember from ‘Wizard of Oz' before seeing ‘Wicked'
Baum's book inspired the 1939 classic starring Judy Garland, “The Wizard of Oz.” “Wicked” the movie, which stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, dips into the past and examines how Elphaba and Galinda (later Glinda) started their own journey to ...
'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 intersect.
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 acting out the story in their own at-home productions. But as Maguire got older,
How Do ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Connect? Us Explains
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are the latest stars to step into the iconic roles of Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch o
How Wicked Connects to The Wizard of Oz
While Wicked puts a revisionist spin on the earliest Oz tale, the story's connection to its original source material remains integral.
Wicked 2024: what you need to know of the 'Wizard of Oz' before watching the movie?
Part One" has made $19.2 million in previews at the box office. Ariana Grande's new movie might remind you of the 1939 classic.
A Brief History of ‘The Wizard of Oz’s’ Ruby Slippers and How They Turned Silver for ‘Wicked’
Costume designer Paul Tazewell explains the inspiration behind his new design, adorned with more than 1,000 crystals.
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 ...
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Judy Garland’s Daughter Lorna Luft Praises ‘Wicked’ for Honoring ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Legacy: Director Jon M. Chu Is a ‘Genius’
Luft especially applauded director Jon M. Chu and lead stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for honoring the legacy of 1939 ...
‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers, Wicked Witch hat up for auction
The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland and the Wicked Witch hat worn by Margaret Hamilton during the filming of Four pairs of ...
'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers to go on display for fans nearly 20 years after being stolen
A pair of the red glitter slippers worn in "The Wizard of Oz" film will be on display at Heritage Auctions' London location ...
Jeff Goldblum compares “Wicked” Wizard to “Thor: Ragnarok”'s Grandmaster: 'He's a self-glorifying nincompoop'
"Everything you do leaves its residue in your nervous system and in your heart somewhere," Goldblum says of the parallels ...
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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How did the Wicked Witch of the West become a Broadway and movie sensation?
Will the real Wicked Witch of the West please stand up? Not the lady with the green face, black hat and broomstick, from ...
11 fun 'Wicked Witch of the East, Bro!' memes to celebrate the Wicked premiere
In honor of the Wicked movie (part one) premiere Friday, we’re here to celebrate one of the greatest internet moments ever, ...