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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wicked_(musical)Wicked (musical) - Wikipedia

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   Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which is in turn based on L. Frank Baum 's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.

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3. bestbroadwaymusicals.com › what-is-wicked-aboutWhat is Wicked About? - Best Broadway Musicals

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   Jul 1, 2024 · A deep dive into what Wicked the Musical is about, the creative team, how to see Wicked on Broadway, and a preview of the upcoming Wicked Film.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › WickedWicked | Musical, Broadway, Wizard of Oz, Plot, & Facts

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   Aug 19, 2024 · Wicked, stage musical by American composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and librettist Winnie Holzman that serves as a prequel to the events from L. Frank Baum’s original novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and its film adaptation, The Wizard of Oz (1939).

5. www.musicalwriters.com › studying-broadwayWicked the Musical’s Groundbreaking Score - MusicalWriters.com

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   • “No One Mourns the Wicked” From the opening moments of Wicked, we hear a vital structural ligament of the score—what might be called the “Wicked Witch Theme.”
   • “Dear Old Shiz” After Galinda denies her friendship with Elphaba, the show goes back in time and stays there. The ubiquitous “Wicked Witch Theme” introduces the student song (0:30-0:34).
   • “The Wizard and I” In the Wickedscore, “The Wizard and I” admirably fulfills the function of the “I Want” song that is at the heart of most successful musicals.
   • “What is This Feeling” “What is This Feeling” was the fourth re-write for this moment in the show. Schwartz first came up with a semi-patter song about the school business (which was cut when the longer school scene was deleted).

6. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › theatreHow the once-mocked musical Wicked became a global hit

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   Wicked, which opened in the West End 15 years ago this week, is no stranger to setbacks. Take its Broadway debut in 2003. The spiky, allegorical origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, it...

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7. www.londontheatredirect.com › news › our-top-10Our Top 10 Facts About Wicked - London Theatre Direct

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   Aug 13, 2018 · It’s hard to believe that Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway musical Wicked has been staged worldwide for over 15 years now. This enchanting, alternative telling of the 1939 film seems to have the Midas touch, turning every theatre it touches into theatrical gold.

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   Will wicked be a Broadway musical?

   • Take its Broadway debut in 2003. The spiky, allegorical origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, it was met – to borrow a line from the musical itself – with “unadulterated loathing” from the critics. “ Wicked does not, alas, speak hopefully for the future of the Broadway musical,” sniffed The New York Times.

   How the once-mocked musical Wicked became a global hit

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   When did wicked come out?

   • In reality, the musical officially opened on June 10, 2003, at the Curran Theater in San Francisco—and it was just announced that it will be turned into a film, hitting theaters December 2021. Here's what you need to know about the musical. 1. The idea for Wicked came to Stephen Schwartz on vacation.

   15 Magical Facts About Wicked | Mental Floss

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   Is Wicked based on a true story?

   • Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which is in turn based on L. Frank Baum 's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.

   Wicked (musical) - Wikipedia

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   Is Wicked influenced by a lyrical style?

   • Wicked ‘s music might be described as “folk/pop-influenced,” but it wildly transcends those styles. For all these reasons, I’ll analyze the score independent of any particular lyrical or musical style.

   Wicked the Musical's Groundbreaking Score - Act 1 - MusicalWriters.com

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9. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 6446615 Magical Facts About Wicked | Mental Floss

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   In reality, the musical officially opened on June 10, 2003, at the Curran Theater in San Francisco—and it was just announced that it will be turned into a film, hitting theaters December 2021....