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Elphaba and Glinda's emotional dance (full scene) (Ozdust Ballroom scene) Wicked (2024)

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) finds herself awkwardly dancing alone at the grand ballroom until Glinda (Ariana Grande) steps in to ...
Bay Area Reporter

‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Sphere – Dorothy & friends land in Vegas

Surrender, friends of Dorothy! Resistance is futile. From Las Vegas, Nevada, the box office calls. If you’re still looking for a splashy Christmas gift, or could use an easy escape in early 2026, ...
Yahoo

Horror Stories From the Filming of 1939’s ‘Wizard of Oz’: Judy Garland’s Harrowing Experience, More

We’re off to see … HR! New details have emerged about the chaos that occurred backstage during the making of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Judy Garland reportedly was constantly criticized for ...
Noozhawk

Follow Dorothy and Friends to Emerald City in ‘Wizard of Oz’

Lights Up! Theatre Company is opening its eighth season with the beloved musical “The Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 7 in the Santa Barbara High School theater. Audiences will be swept ...
The Daily Dot

“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 ...
People

See the Wicked: For Good Cast Side-by-Side with the Original Wizard of Oz Characters They Play

From Colman Domingo to Jonathan Bailey, see how the 'Wicked: For Good' cast compares to the original 'Wizard of Oz' movie Mgm/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Some of cinema's most ...
Comicbook.com

86 Years Later, Wizard of Oz Fans Are Turning Against Dorothy After Wicked: For Good

On top of now knowing that in Wicked lore, Dorothy was simply a tool for the wizard, audiences witnessed the new origin stories for other classic characters from The Wizard of Oz. The scarecrow was ...
Los Angeles Times

How ‘Wicked: For Good’ remixes 5 iconic moments from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The following contains spoilers from the movie “Wicked: For Good.” In a way, “Wicked: For Good” is a companion ...
Variety

Why Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Still Cast Such a Wicked Spell? Because It’s the Movie That First Flipped the Patriarchy on Its Head

“Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it’s based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” was published in 1995. All of that happened well ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Dorothy’s Cameo in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Explained — and How the Film’s Ending Honors the Broadway Classic

The second movie adaptation offers a subtle but meaningful nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' — and a closing scene with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that longtime fans of the musical will appreciate. By ...
Forbes

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 ...