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.
Donna Vickroy: With ‘Wicked’ opening in theaters, not many know the connection ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has to Chicago
As “Wizard of Oz” excitement gears up with the film release of “Wicked,” not many know the connections the story and its author L. Frank Baum have to Chicago.
'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.
What to remember from ‘Wizard of Oz' before seeing ‘Wicked'
In “Wicked: Part One” The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) enlists Elphaba and Galinda to help him decide on a color for a super-sidewalk that will thread throughout Oz that he’s building (yellow, naturally, wins).
‘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).
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
Before 'Wicked', 'The Wizard Of Oz' Big Connections To Weather
You’ve likely seen "The Wizard Of Oz", if not multiple times, but here are some curious connections between the weather and the yellow brick road that you may not have heard.
Wicked's 14 Wizard Of Oz Easter Eggs
Wicked features many overt references to The Wizard of Oz, but there are a variety of more subtle Easter eggs from the 1939 movie to be found.
Is Wicked a Prequel to The Wizard of Oz? The Answer Isn't As Straightforward As It Seems
The answer to the question is yes, and no. In many ways Wicked is indeed a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, as it tells the backstory of two characters who were a big part of the clas
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Movie Adaptations, Ranked
Published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz quickly became a best seller and realized Baum’s aim of giving America a fairy ...
Take your kids to see ‘Wicked,’ but don’t let them read the book by Gregory Maguire
"Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is based on the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire. But the book ...
‘Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein Says Apple TV+ Comedy Was Inspired By ‘The Wizard Of Oz’
Brett Goldstein confirms a fan theory stating that The Wizard of Oz heavily inspired Ted Lasso. With Wicked smashing at the ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
On this week’s bonus episode, we talked about the enduring appeal of The Wizard of Oz and how different communities have ...
10 wonderful facts about The Wizard of Oz
Even 85 years on, ’The Wizard of Oz’ is still one of the most important films in the history of Hollywood. The musical marvel ...
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The original “Wizard of Oz” cast: See where the actors ended up after Dorothy returned to Kansas
In addition to starring as the "wonderful" Wizard of Oz who flies Dorothy home in a hot air balloon, Frank Morgan ...
Jeff Goldblum Discusses Parallels Between 'Wicked's Wizard of Oz And The Grandmaster
Jeff Goldblum's Grandmaster in the MCU was a tyrannical leader, and his most recent role as the Wizard of Oz in 'Wicked' is a ...
Wicked could be the definitive introduction to the wonderful world of Oz for Gen Alpha
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande weave magic in Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical, co-starring Michelle ...