Wicked, The Wizard of Oz

‘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).
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).
All the Wizard of Oz references you may have missed while watching Wicked
Wicked fans have noted a number of easter eggs hiding in the film that reference the 1939 movie, Wizard of Oz.
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
Fellow Ozians, This Insane 'Wicked: Part Two' Theory Changes Everything
As a theater kid and movie fanatic, I simply cannot stop singing the Wicked soundtrack, checking out all the new Mattel dolls, and re-watching the Wicked trailer. And I absolutely wore Glinda's signature pink when the Wicked movie flew into theaters2.
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).
“The Wizard of Oz”’s Wicked Witch Actress Suffered Unforgettable Pain After Being Burned on Set (Exclusive)
Despite the difficulties she experienced, actress Margaret Hamilton "loved" her time on the 1939 classic, 'Oz' expert and ...
'Wicked' breakout Marissa Bode on making Oz more accessible: 'Advocate for yourself'
Meet "Wicked" star Marissa Bode, who makes history as the first wheelchair user to play Elphaba's sister Nessarose in the ...
'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 ...
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Exploring the charm of Wicked: A captivating film adaptation
Dive into the enchanting world of Wicked, a film adaptation that reimagines Oz with stunning visuals and powerful themes of ...
‘Wicked’: Here’s What We Know About Part 2
The second film in Jon M. Chu's two-part adaptation of the beloved stage musical is expected to hit theaters in 2025.
Wicked, Part One: Against All Odds, There are Still Surprises in Oz
I, like many people, am tired of recycled material, and would love to see more original movies in the lineup of cinematic ...
How Will Dorothy Factor Into “Wicked Part Two” (and Who Might Play the Iconic “Wizard of Oz” Role)
Judy Garland famously played Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. Fairuza Balk played the part in 1985's ...
Shiz University: How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Built Oz’s Epic School
Shiz University is where much of the action takes place. The theory behind it was Shiz — like Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League ...
Dorothy’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers go up for auction
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' is being offered for auction, nearly ...