The Wizard of Oz, Wicked

The Wizard of Oz Used a Deadly Poison to Make the Movie Prettier
While The Wizard of Oz remains an ageless classic, behind the scenes the movie's production covered its cast and crew with poison.
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' 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.
Elphaba’s Name in 'Wicked' Has a Deeper Meaning That Ties Back to 'The Wizard of Oz'
Like many, author Gregory Maguire grew up with the 1939 MGM classic, The Wizard of Oz. Maguire would rope his siblings into acting out the story in their own at-home productions. But as Maguire got older,
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
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.
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.
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 grabbed on to it as part of their culture.
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Every Witch in The Wizard of Oz and Their Role in the Story
You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. The Land of Oz is ruled by some powerful witches. Dorothy Gale and ...
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 ...
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The original “Wizard of Oz” cast: See where the actors ended up after Dorothy returned to Kansas
While The Wizard of Oz cemented its cast in entertainment history, not everyone in the ensemble went on to fortune and ...
The doomed, demented attempts to build a Wizard of Oz theme park
L Frank Baum’s dreams of bringing his creation to life went up in flames. But will Wicked revive plans for a real-life Land ...
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Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Playhouse On The Square
Caroline Simpson (always a standout) delivers a solid (albeit also safe) depiction of the Wicked Witch of the West. She ...
Cynthia Erivo says Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch in “The Wizard of Oz” was a major touchstone for her
I'll get you, my pretty...When people see her, they will scream...Cynthia Erivo knew there was no way she could play Elphaba, ...
David Gilmour weighs in on the links between Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wizard of Oz'
Promoting his new album, the guitarist made a surprising revelation about the connection between the iconic album and classic ...
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Before Wicked, Let's Look Back at the Dark Weirdness of 1985's Return to Oz
I n a way, the 1939 movie classic The Wizard of Oz holds far more influence over present-day audiences’ love for L. Frank ...