Wicked

Wicked is a 2003 musical written by composer Stephen Schwartz, who adapted the story from the 1935 classic The Wizard of Oz featuring Judy Garland and Gregory Maguire‘s 1995 novel. Schwartz’s adaptation centers the story of Elphaba and Glinda, two friends who struggle to reconcile their differences when faced with the many challenges that the mystical world of Oz presents them. Their story is parallel to that of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz.

In 2024, the musical’s film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, was released in theaters, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The movie’s star-studded lineup also includes names such as Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater. Its highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, premiered in theaters in November 2025, exactly a year after the first release.