Comparing The Wizard of Oz & Wicked: How a Book Became a Film, a Musical and a Film Again
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Date: 2024-04-24
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allys744
I love Idina’s amazing performance and portrayal. I want to see how Cynthia pulls off her performance, but I just don’t have the drive to see Wicked anymore all because of the scandal between Ariana and Ethan.
But no one can top Margaret. She was truly iconic and a force to be reckoned with.
Just a side note, Margaret was a sweetheart IRL. She understood children and devoted her life to them. She was a kindergarten teacher before she started acting and she was more of a motherly figure to Judy garland when they made Oz together than Judy’s own mother.
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I love Idina’s amazing performance and portrayal. I want to see how Cynthia pulls off her performance, but I just don’t have the drive to see Wicked anymore all because of the scandal between Ariana and Ethan.
But no one can top Margaret. She was truly iconic and a force to be reckoned with.
Just a side note, Margaret was a sweetheart IRL. She understood children and devoted her life to them. She was a kindergarten teacher before she started acting and she was more of a motherly figure to Judy garland when they made Oz together than Judy’s own mother.
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j. r. taylor1997
I was very skeptical of wicked being split into two movies. However I feel like it is a brilliant idea now considering how fast pace the show is it works on stage but as a film you need time to breathe. Also I heard they're adding elements of the book that never made it into the musical. I always loved the book. Although I can understand why people find it less interesting than the play. I know that the book is more political and at times can be a little boring to some readers.
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I was very skeptical of wicked being split into two movies. However I feel like it is a brilliant idea now considering how fast pace the show is it works on stage but as a film you need time to breathe. Also I heard they're adding elements of the book that never made it into the musical. I always loved the book. Although I can understand why people find it less interesting than the play. I know that the book is more political and at times can be a little boring to some readers.
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mikehughes4969
I was either five or six when I first saw the Wizard of Oz, and Margaret Hamilton scared me so bad I had to put on my Batman Halloween costume to keep watching. I'll be fifty seven before this year is out and it is still one of my favorite movies. I haven't seen Wicked, but I have seen clips of it and like the music. I also read the book it's based on and that was good. Looking forward to the movie, although I'd prefer Idina and Kristen to reprise their roles. Just my opinion.
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I was either five or six when I first saw the Wizard of Oz, and Margaret Hamilton scared me so bad I had to put on my Batman Halloween costume to keep watching. I'll be fifty seven before this year is out and it is still one of my favorite movies. I haven't seen Wicked, but I have seen clips of it and like the music. I also read the book it's based on and that was good. Looking forward to the movie, although I'd prefer Idina and Kristen to reprise their roles. Just my opinion.
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olvialee7221
I may not be a Know It All but The Wizard of Oz does have a evolution throughout the years. Since it’s popularity in the 1930’s, it gained a animated TV series, an unofficial sequel Return to Oz, a series called Tin Man, an animated movie Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, a broadway musical, 2013’s Oz the Great and Powerful, The Wiz and The Wiz Broadway Musical
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I may not be a Know It All but The Wizard of Oz does have a evolution throughout the years. Since it’s popularity in the 1930’s, it gained a animated TV series, an unofficial sequel Return to Oz, a series called Tin Man, an animated movie Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, a broadway musical, 2013’s Oz the Great and Powerful, The Wiz and The Wiz Broadway Musical
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ScaerieTale
I remember being a young kid, reading The Wizard of Oz book, and thinking Wow, that's a funny thing to change from the movie when I read about Dorothy and the others being required to put on emerald sunglasses. The funny thing is, I can't remember when I learned the book was much older than the movie. I'd even forgotten about reading the book until seeing this video
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I remember being a young kid, reading The Wizard of Oz book, and thinking Wow, that's a funny thing to change from the movie when I read about Dorothy and the others being required to put on emerald sunglasses. The funny thing is, I can't remember when I learned the book was much older than the movie. I'd even forgotten about reading the book until seeing this video
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msmojo
A young lady I know was in the Touring company of WICKED as Elphaba her name is Chelsea Emma Franko and she also played Elsa The Hyperion Disneyland California Adventure. Which is also here on You Tube. Chelsea and my daughter were in the same youth Theater group in small area.
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A young lady I know was in the Touring company of WICKED as Elphaba her name is Chelsea Emma Franko and she also played Elsa The Hyperion Disneyland California Adventure. Which is also here on You Tube. Chelsea and my daughter were in the same youth Theater group in small area.
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richardperhai8292
The studio wanted to cut Over The Rainbow ) because they felt it slowed the pace and they didn't like a big star singing in a barnyard. Thankfully. cooler heads prevailed. (Also the film lost money on its initial release because it cost so much to make)
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The studio wanted to cut Over The Rainbow ) because they felt it slowed the pace and they didn't like a big star singing in a barnyard. Thankfully. cooler heads prevailed. (Also the film lost money on its initial release because it cost so much to make)
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ko1187
It’ll be a few more years but for the 100th year I wouldn’t mind an updated version but the new one more based off the book. For example silver instead of ruby, have it included parts in the book that was left out in the film, etc
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It’ll be a few more years but for the 100th year I wouldn’t mind an updated version but the new one more based off the book. For example silver instead of ruby, have it included parts in the book that was left out in the film, etc
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msmojo
I’ve always enjoyed wicked the most. Honestly I’ve listened to the soundtrack so many times that Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth we’re the best. Good luck Wicked 2024, That show left you a high bar to clear.
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I’ve always enjoyed wicked the most. Honestly I’ve listened to the soundtrack so many times that Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth we’re the best. Good luck Wicked 2024, That show left you a high bar to clear.
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crazieanimefan1
I've read all the books in the Wicked series. they're very good and well written. I hope they actually put a certain young man in the movie this time instead of ignoring him. (Spoiler: Elphaba's son)
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I've read all the books in the Wicked series. they're very good and well written. I hope they actually put a certain young man in the movie this time instead of ignoring him. (Spoiler: Elphaba's son)
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olvialee7221
I gasped in major shock when they played the trailer during the SuperBowl. Out of all the 67 musicals I’ve seen, Wicked is always my number one favorite. Hearing it become a movie blew my mind away
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I gasped in major shock when they played the trailer during the SuperBowl. Out of all the 67 musicals I’ve seen, Wicked is always my number one favorite. Hearing it become a movie blew my mind away
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pockylovingranger
To the question on if them splitting Wicked into two parts is either a way to make sure the films live up to the original broadway version, or to rake in more cashI say this: WHY NOT BOTH!
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To the question on if them splitting Wicked into two parts is either a way to make sure the films live up to the original broadway version, or to rake in more cashI say this: WHY NOT BOTH!
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AshParth560
I did grow up with the old movie, and as a fan of musicals, i do look forward to the coming Wicked movie.
Hell, i do gotta read the books and honestly, i wanna see the broadway live.
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I did grow up with the old movie, and as a fan of musicals, i do look forward to the coming Wicked movie.
Hell, i do gotta read the books and honestly, i wanna see the broadway live.
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v. nikkijohnson
I'm basically obsessed with 14 inch dolls and would love it if part of the merchandising for this movie included these size dolls of Elphaba and Glenda.
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I'm basically obsessed with 14 inch dolls and would love it if part of the merchandising for this movie included these size dolls of Elphaba and Glenda.
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user-sh8wi8yx4d
When i saw Wicked on Broadway, the understudy for Elfaba had to step in during the first act, she was a person of color AND two parts is ridiculous
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When i saw Wicked on Broadway, the understudy for Elfaba had to step in during the first act, she was a person of color AND two parts is ridiculous
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olvialee7221
Wicked is the first musical I’ve ever seen since I was a kid and years later, I’ve seen it four times. It doesn’t get old for me
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Wicked is the first musical I’ve ever seen since I was a kid and years later, I’ve seen it four times. It doesn’t get old for me
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trinaq
The sympathetic back story for the main villain which was popularised in Joker, Cruella and Maleficent arguably orginiated with Wicked.
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The sympathetic back story for the main villain which was popularised in Joker, Cruella and Maleficent arguably orginiated with Wicked.
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MrGabeanator
wicked is awesome and I feel like Alan Menken deserves at least a thank you for bringing Stephen Schwartz back to broadway
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wicked is awesome and I feel like Alan Menken deserves at least a thank you for bringing Stephen Schwartz back to broadway
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