Dorothy Speaks! ‘Wicked: For Good’ Actor Bethany Weaver Says Taking Over Judy Garland’s Iconic Role Was a ‘Life-Changing Experience’

'Wicked: For Good' Never Shows Dorothy's Face, but Actress Says It Was Still a 'Life-Changing Experience'

“Wicked: For Good” star Bethany Weaver has made her first public statement on stepping into the shoes of Judy Garland and playing “Wizard of Oz” heroine Dorothy Gale in the new film. Weaver’s face is never actually shown in “Wicked: For Good.” However, the “Wicked” sequel’s story takes place at the same time as “The Wizard of Oz.” As such, the film periodically follows Dorothy and her fellow Yellow Brick Road travelers as they embark on their qu…

Dorothy Speaks! ‘Wicked: For Good’ Actor Bethany Weaver Says Taking Over Judy Garland’s Iconic Role Was a ‘Life-Changing Experience’

Acting newcomer Bethany Weaver takes over the iconic role of Dorothy Gale in 'Wicked: For Good.'

Wicked For Good's Dorothy unveiled – and why audiences don't see her face

The stars of Wicked: For Good might be Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo but fans have questions about another character: Dorothy. The film picks up from the events of last year’s smash hit, when Elphaba (Erivo) is branded Oz’s greatest enemy, the Wicked Witch of the West, while she also has to navigate her turbulent relationships with Glinda (Grande) and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). And, a new but familiar character comes skipping down the yellow br…

Why Dorothy's Face Isn't Shown in 'Wicked: For Good' — & the Major Change Made to Her Character

After a long wait, we finally know who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good, but we still have plenty of questions about her character — why wasn’t her face shown and where are the ruby slippers? Dorothy appeared briefly in Wicked, but no actor was credited for the role, meaning we had to wait until the 2025 sequel to finally find out who plays the iconic main character from The Wizard of Oz. In Wicked: For Good, Dorothy is played by Bethany We…

Wicked: For Good's Dorothy star breaks silence on "life-changing" role as she shares set photos

Wicked: For Good's Dorothy star breaks silence on "life changing" role as she shares set photos.

GOSSIP & RUMORS: How Bethany Weaver, who plays Dorothy in ‘Wicked: For Good,’ landed her dream role

Bethany Weaver is certainly dancing through life. In “Wicked: For Good,” which hit theaters on Friday, the actress stars as Dorothy Gale, the “Wizard of Oz’s” titular pigtail wearing character. It’s a role she manifested years ago. In March 2022, Weaver shared a video to Instagram singing “The Wizard and I.” Bethany Weaver, who plays Dorothy in “Wicked: For Good.” Instagram/@bethanyweavesx Bethany Weaver poses in a fiery red costume. Instagram/@…