Wizard of Oz Fact #21: Wicked Turned the Witch Into a Tragic Hero
The musical ‘Wicked,’ based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, reframes the Wicked Witch of the West as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman whose green skin leads to prejudice and isolation. The show’s sympathetic portrayal transformed her from a classic villain into one of Broadway’s most complex protagonists.
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Source: Wicked (2003)