Wicked, Wizard of Oz

'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’ 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.
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
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.
The ‘Wicked’ & ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Timeline, Explained
In the Wicked novel, we learn that the Wizard has ruled Oz for about 40 years, a reign marked by corruption and propaganda. His actions lead to the events that shape Elphaba’s transformation into the “Wicked Witch.” The story culminates when Dorothy’s journey intersects with Elphaba’s — but this time, we see things from the Witch’s perspective.
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.
Take Two: The Wizard of Oz trivia
With the release of Wicked, let's revisit the movie that it is inspired by, answering some Wizard of Oz trivia questions.
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.
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 ...
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How a quiet village turned into the Land of Oz for Wicked
It was all part of shooting Wicked - the Wizard of Oz spin-off, which hit UK cinemas on Friday and stars other A-listers ...
Judy Garland's 3 Children: All About “The Wizard of Oz ”Star’s Daughters and Son (and Their Thoughts on “Wicked”!)
Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft Judy Garland, a legend of the silver screen known for her show-stopping voice, was ...
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 ...
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Making Those ‘Wicked’ Library Shelves Spin and More Secrets from the Oz Production Design
“Wicked” posed the greatest world-building challenge of production designer Nathan Crowley’s prodigious career, surpassing ...
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Cynthia Erivo says Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch in “The Wizard of Oz” was a major touchstone for her
When people see her, they will scream... Cynthia Erivo knew there was no way she could play Elphaba, the girl who becomes the ...
This Escondido actress has a ‘Wicked' connection to the musical and Ariana Grande
The highly anticipated movie musical "Wicked" is now in theaters, and an Escondido native has a special connection to one of ...
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Before ‘Wicked,’ this musical followed the yellow-brick road—& had a lasting impact on Black, queer culture
Welcome back to our queer film retrospective, “ A Gay Old Time .” In this week’s column, we’re following that yellow-brick ...