Wicked
Everyone deserves the chance to fly.
DramaRomanceFantasywitchdancingbased on novel or bookfairy talecollegewishmusicalfemale friendshipbullyingbased on play or musicalcelebrityprequel
A visually sumptuous musical prequel that centers female friendship and belonging while exploring themes of discrimination and social ostracism through song, dance, and spectacle.
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Essence
Ensemble
Cynthia Erivo
Elphaba
Ariana Grande
Galinda / Glinda
Michelle Yeoh
Madame Morrible
Jonathan Bailey
Fiyero
Ethan Slater
Boq
Marissa Bode
Nessarose
Jeff Goldblum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Peter Dinklage
Dr. Dillamond (voice)
Andy Nyman
Governor Thropp
Courtney-Mae Briggs
Mrs. Thropp
Bowen Yang
Pfannee
Bronwyn James
Shenshen
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