Director: Jon M. Chu
Writer(s): Winnie Holzman, Stephen Schwartz; Gregory Maguire (novel)
Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande, Adam James, Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Colin Michael Carmichael, Aaron Teoh Guan Ti
Synopsis: 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.
Release Date: November 27, 2024 (USA) | Length: Unknown | Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical | MPAA Rating: Unknown | Note(s): Original Announcement. Original title: “Wicked: Part One”. Release date moved from December 25, 2024 to November 27, 2024.