Director: Jon M. Chu
Writer: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
Released: November 21, 2024
Rating: (PG)
Runtime: 160 minutes
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Story: A vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz's most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good Witch. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her "wicked," introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself, a troubled man very unlike the one you may remember. As Elphaba, a passionate political activist if there ever was one, fights injustice and seeks to undo the mistakes of the past, dark secrets, and personal tragedies shape the history of Oz, paying homage to the classic Wizard of Oz story while simultaneously changing fans' understanding of it forever. A cautionary tale about love, friendship, and trust, Wicked effortlessly reveals that there are indeed two sides to every story.
Cast:
Cynthia Erivo Elphaba
Ariana Grande Glinda
Jonathan Bailey Fiyero
Marissa Bode Nessarose
Ethan Slater Boq
Michelle Yeoh Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum Wizard
Keala Settle Miss Coddle
Bronwyn James ShenShen
Bowen Yang Pfannee
Aaron Teoh Guan Ti Avaric
Adam James Glinda's Father
Colin Michael Carmichael Nikidik
Lukus Alexander Dancer
Isaac Bishop Mean Kid
Callum Bowyer Wedding Guest
Jenna Boyd
Nevin Cheung Dancer