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Why Does WICKED Use Silver Shoes and Not Ruby Slippers Like in THE WIZARD OF OZ?
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz remain the most iconic pair of footwear in cinema history. The shoes, worn by ...
Wicked: Why the Iconic Ruby Slippers Aren’t Red, Explained
Think those legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are making a comeback in the new Wicked movie? Think again. In a ...
Why Aren't the Iconic Ruby Slippers in “Wicked” Red? The Movie's Costume Designer Explains (Exclusive)
Costume designer Paul Tazewell tells PEOPLE that he pulled inspiration from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz' ...
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.
Here’s Why the Famed Ruby-Red Slippers Are Silver in the Wicked Movie
There's something afoot in "Wicked"! We're off to find the answer as to why the famous ruby slippers are silver in the new ...
'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 ...
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, ...
How did the Wicked Witch of the West become a Broadway and movie sensation?
The Wicked Witch of the West was originally a minor 'Oz' character. How did she end up as the star of the coming 'Wicked' ...
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Why Does WICKED Use Silver Shoes and Not Ruby Slippers Like in THE WIZARD OF OZ?
But why are the shoes, originally owned by the Wicked Witch of the East, silver and not red in the film version of Wicked? The answer is simple—Universal Pictures doesn’t have the rights to ...