Yes, likeThe Wizard of Oz.
The original casting featuredIdina Menzelas Elphaba andKristin Chenowethas Galinda/Glinda.
Wicked: Part 2,covering Act 2, will come out next year in 2025.
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Wickedon Broadway is about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
TheWickedmovie is 2 hours and 40 minutes, and it just covers Act 1!
So to put it into perspective,theWickedmovie is about double the length of the stage show.
With this comes a lot of scenes and moments that can be lengthened.
It also gives more time to get to know the characters on a deeper level.
However, since the film has come out, fans are generally happy with the lengthened time.
Rather than add or change plot points, it just lengthened what fans of the stage show already loved.
9The Costumes
There are more costumes on display in the movie.
Both the Broadway and movie versions ofWickedhave gorgeous costuming, but they are different.
There are also many more costumes in the movie than in the stage version.
For example, during most of the beginning of the stage show, Elphaba wears the same blue outfit.
8The Stunts
The movie utilizes more stunts in its choreography.
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There are many stunts in the film that are not in the stage show.
The “Defying Gravity” sequence hasCynthia Erivo flipping through the air as Elphaba.
“Popular” hasAriana Grandeas Galinda dancing atop balconies, spinning from light fixtures, and climbing boxes.
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But, additionally, the stunts gave fans of the Broadway production things that they didn’t expect!
7The Score
There are more references to Act 2.
WhileWickedin general makes use of this throughout, the movie implemented this idea even further.
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6"Popular"
The musical number is longer and more elaborate in the movie.
The scene itself is also more elaborate.
In the movie, a lot more happens within the scene.
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It is a beautiful scene of understanding, friendship, apology, and forgiveness.
So, the scene length is nearly doubled!
“Defying Gravity” isthe most famous song inWicked, and for good reason.
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In this movie adaption,the “Defying Gravity” sequence is longer and involves a lot more.
The song is also made longer with more pauses where action is going down.
This was not originally in “Defying Gravity,” but it works very well.
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The Wiz-o-mania section of the “One Short Day” sequence in the movie is longer.
It is fun, touching, and a great homage to the original Broadway production ofWicked.
Plus, who doesn’t love a longerWickedsong?
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It is really fun to be able to get a peek into the childhood of these characters.
1The References
The movie features more visual nods to ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
Another reference features Elphaba riding a bike with a lion cub peeking out of a basket.
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NEXT:The 10 Best Characters From ‘Wicked,’ Ranked
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