This article delves into the ways the film adaptation of Wicked surpasses its stage predecessor, highlighting key differences and improvements. From expanded storylines to enhanced visual effects, the film offers a richer and more immersive experience for fans.
Wicked the film has been a smash hit at the box office and with musical theater fans everywhere. Wicked the stage musical has been a smash hit since it came out on Broadway in 2003. Fans of the story have their own opinions about whether the stage version or film version of Wicked is better. Many fans argue that nothing compares to seeing a Broadway (or similar) production in person.
Stage productions like Wicked have an incredible sense of immersion in person, and getting to see actors perform in person is truly special and unique. So, while it cannot be said which version is objectively better, there are some things that the Wicked film does better than its original stage version. One thing that fans have noticed a lot is how much more time Wicked the film took to hash out the story of the animals that power much of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo)'s character arc. The musical definitely takes time to tell the story, but there are additional scenes within the film that hash out the animals' story in Oz more. For example, there is a scene with Dr. Dillamond (Peter Dinklage) speaking with other Shiz animal professors about the upcoming danger. There are more visual references to the animals and their place at Shiz before the events of Wicked. The musical definitely takes time to tell the story, but there are additional scenes within the film that hash out the animals' story in Oz more. Additionally, there are more animals in the film's story that help shape Elphaba's care for them, such as the inclusion of the character Dulcibear (Sharon D. Clarke), who raised Elphaba rather than her neglecting father. These inclusions and more bring a deeper level to the story that shapes Wicked as a whole. Close Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba's friendship is arguably the most important element to Wicked. So, the film giving more time for their friendship to develop is definitely important to the overall story. The film is much longer than the stage musical, so it makes sense that much of the extra time that the film takes goes to this important relationship. The Ozdust Ballroom scene is much longer than in the stage musical, and this scene in particular is one that takes time to shine as the moment when Galinda and Elphaba truly become friends. Beyond that scene, there are many others that are either lengthened from the stage musical or added altogether. These scenes that focus on the relationship between these two characters not only create stronger character development, but give more emotion to Wicked's shocking and emotional'Defying Gravity' conclusion. The film format of Wicked gives more opportunity for references to the source material, The Wizard of Oz. There are several references throughout the film. Some of these references are visual, and there are also musical references to The Wizard of Oz in the film's score. Some of the visual nods to The Wizard of Oz in Wicked are the film's title screen in the same font as the title screen in The Wizard of Oz... Some of the visual nods to The Wizard of Oz in Wicked are the film's title screen in the same font as the title screen in The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and crew walking with the witch's broom, Galinda tapping together ruby slippers three times in'Popular,' and many more! One of the musical nods to The Wizard of Oz is the melody to'Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead' plays at the beginning of the film. In the stage show of Wicked, an actor plays Dr. Dillamond in a goat costume. In fact, all the animal characters in the production are portrayed by actors in costumes. The film portrays the animals in a more realistic way through CGI.
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