Wizard's Real Name In Wicked & Wizard Of Oz

1 of Wicked's Big Changes From The Wizard of Oz Movie Pays Homage to the Original Story
Jon M. Chu's small change to Wicked from The Wizard of Oz is paying homage to L. Frank Baum - author of the original story.
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.
All the Wizard of Oz references you may have missed while watching Wicked
Wicked fans have noted a number of easter eggs hiding in the film that reference the 1939 movie, 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'
Part One" that you might remember from the 1939 classic? More than you'd think. A pointed black hat resting on a pool of water. A broken window. A yellow brick road being traveled by a girl in a gingham dress surrounded by a lion,
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
5 Ways Wicked Stays True to The Wizard of Oz & 5 Ways It's a Totally Different Story
Get ready to explore the magical world of Oz like never before! Join us as we delve into how "Wicked" both honors and reinvents the classic tale of "The Wizard of Oz." From costume design that pays homage to the original,
20 ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Easter Eggs In ‘Wicked’
Of course, Wizard of Oz has such a place in our hearts of how we see story, how we see the world.”Whether it’s through costumes or dialogue or even font choices, Wizard Of Oz Easter eggs are everywhere in Wicked: Part 1.
‘Wicked’ and Hollywood’s Bumpy Road to Oz
Jon M. Chu’s musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity at the box office — but it was a winding ...
Wicked Director Explains How Color Grading Turned Oz Into a ‘Real Place’
Wicked, the 2024 cinematic adaptation of the musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, came out in U.S. theaters on ...
Wicked's millions-worth box office Thanksgiving prompts Ted Lasso star's The Wizard of Oz inspo confession
Amid Wicked Thanksgiving box office success, Brett Goldstein went into great detail about how Ted Lasso heavily borrows from ...
How Will Dorothy Factor Into “Wicked Part Two” (and Who Might Play the Iconic “Wizard of Oz” Role)
Judy Garland famously played Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. Fairuza Balk played the part in 1985's ...
Wicked, Part One: Against All Odds, There are Still Surprises in Oz
I, like many people, am tired of recycled material, and would love to see more original movies in the lineup of cinematic ...
Shiz University: How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Built Oz’s Epic School
Shiz University is where much of the action takes place. The theory behind it was Shiz — like Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League ...
Will Dorothy Appear In 'Wicked Part 2'? Jon Chu Explained
Now that pretty much everyone is obsessed with Wicked, there’s only one thing to do in the year-long wait for Wicked Part Two: theorize about what the second half of the story will look like.