The film, adapted from the popular Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire's book, and directed by John M. Chu, is a revelatory prequel to “The Wizard of Oz," and the first of a two-part epic.

The Wicked movie, musical, and book are full of Easter eggs to the original Wizard of Oz story, with even Elphaba's name being a subtle reference. advertisement. ScreenRant.

The 1939 film and other adaptations of Oz, like 1970s film 'The Wiz', are based on the original book by Frank L. Baum "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," written in 1900.

The song follows Glinda and Elphaba as they arrive in the Emerald City to meet with the Wizard of Oz. The movie’s version of “One Short Day” includes new bars of music sung by — much to ...

"Wicked: Part 1" follows the origin story of Elphaba, known in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie as the Wicked Witch of the West. And it follows her friend, Galinda, who eventually becomes the ...

Didn't enough of Elphaba and Glinda at theaters? Well, luckily lovers of the hit movie "Wicked" soon will be able to view the "Wizard of Oz"-inspired film from the comfort of their home.

Of course, if you ever wondered why the Wizard in “The Wizard of Oz” movie flies away in a balloon that says “State Fair Omaha,” now you know. That, too, is rooted in Baum’s 1900 book.

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"Wicked: Part 1" follows the origin story of Elphaba, known in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie as the Wicked Witch of the West. And it follows her friend, Galinda, who eventually becomes the ...