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SUMMARY:WICKED
DESCRIPTION:Before Dorothy ever lands in Oz\, another story unfolds. The story of Wicked. \nElphaba 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. \nTheir 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. \nThen 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. \nFrom 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. \nTheir bond remains at the center. Love and heartbreak\, choices and consequences\, twist their fates together even as the world drives them apart. \nWith 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. \nDirector: Jon M. Chu\nWriters: Winnie Holzman\, Dana Fox\, Gregory Maguire\nStars: Cynthia Erivo\, Ariana Grande\, Jeff Goldblum
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/wicked/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Film
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