These references are also a great way to connect the two stories within the greater world of Oz.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
The first reference toThe Wizard of Ozhappens before theWickedfilm even begins!
Image via Universal Pictures.
TheUniversallogo that comes onscreen is not the modern one.
This is another direct visual parallel toThe Wizard of Oz,similar to the vintage Universal logo.
This rainbow is not the only rainbow inWicked,either.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
6"Ding Dong!
These five notes are the first five notes of “Ding Dong!
The Witch Is Dead” fromThe Wizard of Oz.
There are actually multiple musical references toThe Wizard of OzinWicked’smusical motives.
5The Ruby Slippers
The shoes worth dying for are found in Galinda’s closet.
In the scene where Galinda sings “Popular,” she gives Elphaba many items of clothing.
Well, inWicked,thisfamous part of the witch’s characteris referenced.
Then,Elphaba gets on the bike and rides it while the lion cub peeks out of the basket.
One trait that Elphaba has inWickedthat mirrors the Wicked Witch of the West is her long, pointy nails.
Image via Loew’s, Inc.
This shadow looks just like the hands of the witch fromThe Wizard of Oz!
One trait that Elphaba has inWickedthat mirrors the Wicked Witch of the West is her long, pointy nails.
2Nessarose’s Striped Socks
These socks foreshadow a dark fate for Elphaba’s sister.
Nessarose, Elphaba’s sister inWicked,wears striped socks throughout the film.
Well, inWicked,Elphaba does the same thing during a class at Shiz.
This scene happens so that she can save a lion cub.
This scene creates a great connection betweenElphaba’s powers in WickedandThe Wizard of Ozthat is very interesting to watch.
The scene inWickedhints at the future, but it hints to a scene that audiences already know will happen.
NEXT:The 10 Differences Between the ‘Wicked’ Movie and the Stage Show
Image via Loew’s Inc.
Image via Loew’s Inc.
Image via Universal Pictures
Image via Universal Pictures
Image via Loew’s Inc.
Image via Loew’s Inc.
Image via Loew’s Inc.
Image via Loew’s Inc.
