Wicked: Comparing the Movie, Book, and Broadway Show
In Wicked, the original book by Gregory Maguire presents a far darker and more politically charged version of Oz than either the musical or the new film adaptation, emphasizing themes like fascism, prejudice, and identity with brutal realism. While the musical—and especially Wicked Part 1—leans into heart, spectacle, and emotional storytelling, they both soften the book’s adult tone to make the story more accessible to general audiences.
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