One question fans might also have after seeing Wicked is why, exactly, is Elphaba green in the first place? The answer lies in the green elixir her mother is seen drinking in the film when she ...

Jon M. Chu's adaptation of "Wicked" has already proved indisputably popular, and much has been made of the production's efforts to give Oz a gravity to defy through practical sets and intricate ...

She explained: “I had the choice of whether to be green or to have it CGI, and I wanted it to be practical. “I wanted people to see Elphaba as more than just the green girl. I wanted to look ...

They’re green, emerald green. Carly Augenstein takes a selfie in costume as Elphaba. Augenstein is the standby for Elphaba, meaning that she has to be ready at a moment’s notice to step up to ...

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande ...

Cynthia Erivo sat in the makeup chair for more than two hours a day to turn into Elphaba. Courtesy of Universal Studios The key to the makeup’s longevity was a custom green primer made by ...

She noted that she wanted Elphaba’s feelings and literal moments of alienation to be succinct to the Witch’s core. In addition to the green eyes, other physical features came into play ...

A 10-year-old who was cast as the green-skinned Elphaba in the film Wicked has said the whole experience was "just amazing", Karis Musongole, from Manchester, played the young version of lead ...

vinyl figures, inspired by the hit movie musical. Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba goes from green to pink, while trading in her black dress and pointed hat for a ravishing red number. She also swaps her ...