The Real History That Explains the Significance of the Witch’s Broomstick in Wicked

The Wicked Witch of the West did not carry a broom in L. Frank Baum’s original 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'—so where did it ...
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Every 'Wizard of Oz' Character Who's Also in 'Wicked'

This list includes spoilers for Wicked Part II.Since its release, Wicked has quickly become one of the most popular musical films in the world, creating a newfound public interest in both the original ...
NorthJersey.com

How did the Wicked Witch of the West become a Broadway and movie sensation?

Will the real Wicked Witch of the West please stand up? Not the lady with the green face, black hat and broomstick, from the 1939 MGM movie "The Wizard of Oz." Not the glamorous green diva from the ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘Wicked’: The Secret Connection Between Elphaba’s Name and Original ‘Wizard of Oz’ Author

The Wicked movie and Broadway musical of the same name have some similarities to the original children’s story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. While the 1900 novel is centered around the main character of ...
USA Today

Who plays Elphaba, Galinda and the Wizard of Oz in 'Wicked'? See the full cast

"Wicked" continues to defy gravity, soaring to new heights at the box office and spellbinding moviegoers as they take a trip to the Land of Oz. The film, adapted from the popular Broadway musical ...