Wicked, The Wizard of Oz

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' 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.
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.
'Wizard of Oz' Easter Eggs in the 'Wicked' Movie That Aren't in the Broadway Musical
The film, starring Cynthia Erivo as not-so-wicked witch Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as the the effervescent Glinda Upland, is based on the Broadway musical of the same name and serves as an unofficial prequel to The Wizard of Oz.
How ‘Wicked’ Connects To ‘The Wizard Of Oz’
‘Wicked’ retells the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ through the perspective of the Wicked Witch (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), but the original film and many spin-offs are worth ...
‘Wicked’ and Hollywood’s Bumpy Road to Oz
Jon M. Chu’s musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity at the box office — but it was a winding yellow-brick road of Hollywood adaptations to get here from 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939).
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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 ...
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How Do ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Connect? Us Explains
Elphaba, Glinda, Dorothy and the Wizard are not the only Wicked characters who first appeared in The Wizard of Oz.
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ reminds us to be grateful for what’s right in front of us
Dorothy and her friends’ journey is one of discovery and gratitude, an external quest that reveals internal riches.
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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 ...
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.
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The best ‘Wizard of Oz’ movies to watch after ‘Wicked: Part I’
From the original classic to one featuring an all-black cast, these are the best Wizard of Oz movies to watch after Wicked.
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Color Grading Aims To Paint “A Real Place” To “Immerse” Viewers Into Oz: “It’s Not Plastic”
Wicked' director Jon M. Chu explained his approach to the sweeping musical's color grading, saying it's meant to showcase a ...
‘Wicked’ Director Defends the Look and Color of the Film: Wanted to ‘Feel the Wear and Tear’
"I mean, there's color all over it," Jon M. Chu says The post ‘Wicked’ Director Defends the Look and Color of the Film: ...