Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie tells the story of Oz long before Dorothy ever got there, and how the Wicked Witch of the West became, well, wicked. Based on Gregory Maguire’s book ...

Erivo, 38, earned a Best Actress in a Leading Role nod for her portrayal of Elphaba, a.k.a. the future Wicked Witch of the West. Grande’s performance as Glinda, a.k.a. Glinda the Good Witch ...

The story revolves around the friendship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her classmate Galinda, who later transforms into Glinda the Good. It is set in the Land of Oz before ...

Wicked: The Life Times of the Wicked Witch of the West author Gregory MaguireCredit: Rex Now, the author of the novel on which it is loosely based — Wicked: The Life Times of the Wicked Witch of ...

Wicked tells the backstory of green-skinned Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Galinda, the future Glinda the Good Witch, during their time as students at Shiz University.

the film examines the origins of Elphaba (Erivo), who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West (of The Wizard of Oz fame), and her complex relationship with Glinda (Grande), the Good Witch.

The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The smash-hit musical tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy's arrival, bringing back the iconic "The ...

Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, the green-hued student who becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Ariana Grande plays Galinda, Elphaba's university roommate.