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See the “Wicked: For Good” Cast Side-by-Side with the Iconic Original Broadway Actors

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel at curtain call during the opening night of Wicked on broadway ; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked Part 1. Jon M. Chu was the first director to adapt the ...
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'Wicked: For Good' Used Classic Theater Tactics to Cast Dorothy — Who Plays the Iconic Role?

Wicked: For Good' showed Dorothy from 'The Wizard of Oz' as part of its plot. Who played the character in the Universal musical?
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See the “Wicked: For Good” Cast Side-by-Side with the Original“ Wizard of Oz” Characters They Play

The 2025 two-part prequel to The Wizard of Oz featured Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch of the West and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Some of cinema's most recognizable characters were brought ...
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See the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Cast In and Out of Character | Photos

It’s time to go back to Oz one last time. “Wicked: For Good” hits theaters this week, reuniting fans with Elphaba, Glinda and the whole Ozian crew. Of course, one of the best bits of magic in these ...

Jon M. Chu Reveals How Wicked: For Good Originally Utilized Bowen Yang (And Why It Was Scrapped)

Wicked: For Good was one of the most anticipated films on the 2025 movie schedule, and the sequel to the Broadway adaptation is smashing box office records. The critics seem overall happy with the ...
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“Wicked: For Good”'s 2 New Songs: Everything to Know About the Original Tracks Sung by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The film tells the story of Act Two of the Broadway production, and includes the addition of two new songs Erivo's Elphaba sings original song "No Place Like Home," while Grande's Glinda sings ...
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How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Connects To ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

‘Wicked: For Good’ retells the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ through the perspective of the Wicked Witch (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), but the original film is worth watching. Wicked: For ...
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In ‘Wicked: For Good,’ Truth Proves More Potent Than the Strongest Spell

The first Wicked film adaptation hit theaters in November 2024, giving rise to both wild celebration of its artistry and sudden disappointment over its coverage: it was only Act One! But the year-long ...

Forget Dorothy, Wicked: For Good Unfairly Ruined 2 Other Wizard Of Oz Originals

Both the play and the film's focus on showing that Elphaba is not only innocent ultimately forces two iconic characters to ...
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“Wicked For Good” is causing niche fandom wars over its continuity with original “The Wizard of Oz”

While Wicked: For Good is partially set during the events of The Wizard of Oz, the two stories aren’t exactly a 1:1. One of the biggest differences is the Wicked Witch of the East’s shoes. In the ...
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Fans Have Questions About The Scarecrow

‘Wicked: For Good’ ends the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), but fans are confused by the Scarecrow’s new identity. Wicked: For Good neatly wraps up the story of Elphaba ...