Here’s what Wicked the movie does differently from the Broadway musical

Yes, Certain Iconic 'Wicked' Lines Were Cut From the Movie for a Reason

Wicked is poised to make theater-loving hearts soar, but there will be a few core differences from the stage to the screen. This post has spoilers for Wicked. Wicked, adapted from the Broadway show of the same name which was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel, does cut a few core lines from the stage show including “The Wizard will see you now” and “We’ll be late for Wizomania.” Turns out, director Jon M. Chu had a good reason to omit those par…

Here’s what Wicked the movie does differently from the Broadway musical

‘Wicked’, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is finally out in theaters

Movie Review: “Wicked” Now Playing at Boone Regal

November 25, 2024 It was in the spring of 2004 that I first saw Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth perform the showstopping “Defying Gravity” from the Broadway blockbuster “Wicked” at the Tony Awards. Since that moment was over 20 years ago, it means that I have waited literal decades for a big-screen version of “Wicked.” I’ve more than satisfied my appetite for the stage version, having seen it five times, once with Menzel still in the cast (s…

The Surprising Reason Dorothy’s Red Slippers And More Were Changed For The Wicked Movie

Wicked director Jon Chu reveals the film reimagines Oz with silver slippers and a circular Yellow Brick Road, balancing legal hurdles and creative vision for a grounded take.

Wicked: Part I – Five Major Differences Between the Book and Musical

Warning: The following article contains major spoilers for Wicked: Part I. Wicked: Part I, like the Broadway musical it’s based on, changes many elements of Gregory Maguire’s original novel. Judge for yourself how far the Wicked musical strays from the book’s narrative Yellow Brick Road with the below round-up of major differences between the Wicked book and musical! But first, a few quick notes. First, Maguire’s book is a lot darker and adult-o…

Hate To Break It To You, But The Wicked Movie Outshines The Stage Musical

There’s just more time, with the movie in two parts. That means it “zeroes in on the rivals-turned-besties dynamic with a touching naturalism that goes beyond what’s possible in the show” – and that changes the entire dynamic. – Washington Post (MSN)