Forbes

How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Connects To ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

‘Wicked: For Good’ retells the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ through the perspective of the Wicked Witch (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), but the original film is worth watching. Wicked: For ...
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The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas sells more than 1.5 million tickets

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has sold more than 1.5 million tickets since opening in Las Vegas three months ago, Sphere Entertainment Co. announced Tuesday.
Variety

Why Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Still Cast Such a Wicked Spell? Because It’s the Movie That First Flipped the Patriarchy on Its Head

“Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it’s based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” was published in 1995. All of that happened well ...

We're off to see a new batch of 'Wizard of Oz' props at auction

That renewed excitement sets the stage for Heritage Auctions’ Hollywood/Entertainment Auction on Tuesday and Wednesday, ...
Los Angeles Times

How ‘Wicked: For Good’ remixes 5 iconic moments from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The following contains spoilers from the movie “Wicked: For Good.” In a way, “Wicked: For Good” is a companion ...
Polygon

The forgotten Wizard of Oz anime plays like an absolute fever dream

At this point, L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz is better known for its adaptations than the core text. MGM’s 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, continues to inspire countless films ...
Yahoo

The original “Wizard of Oz” cast: See where the actors ended up after Dorothy returned to Kansas

From top left to bottom right: Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Judy Garland, and Ray Bolger A timeless journey to the technicolor land of Oz began over 80 years ...
Chicago Tribune

‘Wizard of Oz’ collection goes on display at the Driehaus museum

Among the wealthier families of Chicago’s Gilded Age, the Nickersons were a prominent name in banking. They resided in a three-story mansion located just a block-and-a-half west of Michigan Avenue ...
Yahoo

'Wicked: For Good' happens at the same time as 'The Wizard of Oz.' Here's how the stories fit together on a timeline.

Here's what you need to know about how the two stories intersect. The 1939 film starring Judy Garland and other interpretations of Oz, such as the '70s-era musical "The Wiz," are based on the original ...
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Before ‘Wicked,’ Disney Had a Long, Strange, and Twisty History With ‘The Wizard of Oz’

125 years ago, Frank L. Baum published a novel whose legacy would go on to redefine contemporary pop culture. Through its numerous eventual adaptations, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz made an ...
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The original “Wizard of Oz” cast: See where the actors ended up after Dorothy returned to Kansas

A timeless journey to the technicolor land of Oz began over 80 years ago, and it changed cinema forever. Based on L. Frank Baum's beloved novel, The Wizard of Oz sees Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) ...