Wicked, Gregory Maguire

'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 tells the BBC about the inspiration behind Wicked.
Before 'Wicked' was a musical and a movie, it was a novel. Its author, Gregory Maguire, shares how he came to write it.
Before "Wicked" became a film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, its author was a struggling writer searching for answers about evil and identity in Oz.
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.
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.
‘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 between the book and musical.
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
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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 ...
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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.
‘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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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 ...
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 ...
Is ‘Wicked’ Based on a Book?
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'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 ...
How Massachusetts influenced ‘Wicked’ and the Land of Oz
But one street has had a unique influence on the Land of Oz. “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” ...