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Why Is Wicked's Elphaba Green, and What Does Her Name Mean?
Chu's 2024 epic musical fantasy Wicked, in theaters now! Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba (the Wicked ...
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Why Exactly Did Galinda Change Her Name to Glinda in 'Wicked'? It's for One Specific Reason
Galinda changes her name to Glinda after Dr. Dillamond, a goat professor at Shiz University, struggles to pronounce it.
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Who is the Scarecrow in Wicked? Here's how the musical reveals his true identity
In the Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow is simply introduced as a scarecrow who laments the fact that he doesn't have his own ...
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Elphaba’s Name in 'Wicked' Has a Deeper Meaning That Ties Back to 'The Wizard of Oz'
“I was terrified of [the Wicked Witch],” Maguire said ... However, what many fans don’t realize is that her name is a tribute to Baum. As recorded by GBH, Maguire said: “I ...
Take your kids to see ‘Wicked,’ but don’t let them read the book by Gregory Maguire
"Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is based on the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire. But the book isn't PG like the movie.
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7 Real-Life Couples Who Came Out of Wicked, from Ari and Ethan to Norbert and Michelle
The story — based on the 1995 book of the same name, by Gregory Maguire — instead follows Elphaba (the Wicked Witch), her unlikely friendship with Glinda, and the events that lead her to ...
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Wicked is hiding the reason behind Elphaba’s green skin
Wicked Part 1 unpacked how Elphaba was born green, but the reason why is being kept hidden away for Part 2 – and it’s loaded.
Movie review: It’s no trick, ‘Wicked’ takes a magical trip back to the Land of Oz
“Wicked” opens with the citizens of the Land of Oz celebrating the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch (Erivo), who was done in ...