“Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical
Chu’s prequel and origin story — based on the long-running Broadway musical which debuted in 2003 — she’s Elphaba Thropp ...
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One of the Very Best Hollywood Adaptations of a Broadway Show, ‘Wicked: Part One’ Adds to the Oz Legacy
Wicked’ is a case where the movie builds upon the original, and in its own way even improves upon the stage version.
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Q&A: 'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in Oz
In the 1995 novel that inspired the musical and film, the Wicked Witch of the West is a green-skinned child of a minister ...
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 ...
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz’ Adaptations Reflect “America In Transition”
Ahead of 'Wicked's Nov. 22 premiere, director Jon M. Chu explained how 'The Wizard of Oz' frequently reflects America's ...
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Kelly Clarkson Gives a Dark Twist to 'Wizard of Oz' Classic That Fans Call 'Wicked Good'
Many compared the song to something out of a James Bond movie, writing, “Made a wizard of oz song to a Bond song that's ...
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'Wicked' is a visually resplendent distraction from the post-election doldrums
Wicked 3.5 out of 5 Stars Director: Jon M. Chu Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire Starring: Cynthia Erivo, ...
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‘Wicked’ is sure to be popular with audiences and at box office
Nevertheless, the musical retelling of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum captured the hearts of Broadway ...
11 ‘Wicked’-Inspired Cocktails To Celebrate The Oz Magic
Celebrate Wicked with 12 Oz-inspired cocktails! From Elphaba to Glinda, these enchanting drinks are perfect for premiere ...
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Wicked: this Wizard of Oz prequel is utterly exhausting and hopelessly miscast
Or at least, the first half of it. Because Universal’s take on the billion-dollar-grossing Wizard of Oz prequel musical, ...