Wicked, The Wizard of Oz

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.
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).
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.
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 best ‘Wizard of Oz’ movies to watch after ‘Wicked: Part I’
From the original classic to one featuring an all-black cast, these are the best Wizard of Oz movies to watch after Wicked.
Why are the slippers silver instead of ruby red in 'Wicked'?
The ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz" have become nearly as iconic as the film itself. But in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway hit "Wicked," sharp-eyed fans noticed a shift: Nessarose's magical shoes are silver instead of ruby red.
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' up for auction
Ruby slippers worn by actress Judy Garland in classic film "The Wizard of Oz" will be sold at auction next month, nearly 20 years after they were stolen."'The Wizard of Oz' really stands the test of time as a cult classic,
Why Does WICKED Use Silver Shoes and Not Ruby Slippers Like in THE WIZARD OF OZ?
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz remain the most iconic pair of footwear in cinema history. The shoes, worn by Judy Garland in the original 1939 film, have been auctioned off for astronomical prices several times over the last eight decades.
How Will Dorothy Factor Into “Wicked Part Two” (and Who Might Play the Iconic “Wizard of Oz” Role)
Chu teased that "there is interaction and some crossover" with Dorothy in the sequel Dorothy might soon meet the witches of ...
The Sly Feminism of the ‘Wicked’ Costumes
Designer Paul Tazewell reveals how he modernized the outfits of Glinda, Elphaba and the rest of the Oz-ian cast.
Who are Judy Garland's kids? All about the 'Wizard of Oz' star's children
Garland and her third husband, manager and producer Sidney Luft, welcomed a daughter, Lorna Luft, in November 1952, and a son ...
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 ...
Yahoo6d
How Do ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Connect? Us Explains
Elphaba, Glinda, Dorothy and the Wizard are not the only Wicked characters who first appeared in The Wizard of Oz.
Every Witch in The Wizard of Oz and Their Role in the Story
There's more than one witch in The Wizard of Oz, and we explain who each of the four witches are and their roles to the story ...
'Wizard of Oz' Easter Eggs in the 'Wicked' Movie That Aren't in the Broadway Musical
The film, starring Cynthia Erivo as not-so-wicked witch Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as the the effervescent Glinda ...