Before Dorothy ever lands in Oz, another story unfolds. The story of Wicked.

Elphaba is smart, fiery, and different. Born with green skin, she grows up mocked and misunderstood. Yet she carries a gift she doesn’t fully understand—power unlike anything seen in Oz. Glinda, by contrast, shines in every room. She’s blonde, charming, and adored. But behind her glittering smile lies a young woman still searching for purpose.

Their worlds collide at Shiz University. At first, they clash. Glinda thrives on popularity, while Elphaba prefers to stay in the shadows. But circumstances force them together. Over time, rivalry turns into respect. Respect grows into friendship. Against all odds, they become inseparable.

Then comes the turning point. A meeting with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz promises hope but hides betrayal. Elphaba sees corruption and cruelty. She refuses to stay silent. Glinda, torn between loyalty and ambition, chooses a different path.

From that moment, the friends walk divergent roads. Elphaba embraces her power, defying the system and the lies of Oz. To the people, she becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Glinda, meanwhile, learns compassion. She rises as Glinda the Good, a beacon of light.

Their bond remains at the center. Love and heartbreak, choices and consequences, twist their fates together even as the world drives them apart.

With sweeping songs, dazzling spectacle, and deep emotion, Wicked reimagines the land of Oz. It asks what makes someone “wicked” and what makes someone “good.” And it reveals how even the strongest friendships can change destinies.

Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum