The Latest Breaking News from the Wizard of Oz

Wicked’s 20th birthday in London celebrated with Royal Mint coins

The launch of the 50p coin celebrates two decades since the show opened at its London home of the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bid farewell to Wicked as blockbuster flies high at the box office

As the final chapter Wicked: For Good hits cinemas, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have bid an emotional farewell to Glinda and Elphaba.

BANG Premier · Nov 24, 2025

Wicked Witch of the West’s iconic hat from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to hit auction block

Worn by Margaret Hamilton in the classic 1939 film, the iconic hat hits the auction block next month, preceded by the release in cinemas of 'Wicked: For Good', the concluding chapter of the origin story of the witches of Oz.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

Wicked fan finds Cynthia Erivo’s lost sculptural hat - and actress’ reaction goes viral

Cynthia Erivo bumped into a Wicked fan named Clara as she left an event in London, and the supporter filmed a TikTok video telling the actress she had found her sculptural hat, which Cynthia had lost at the Wicked premiere in London in 2024.

BANG Premier · Nov 9, 2025

Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu addresses potential third movie

Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu doesn't think there can be another Wicked film following the 2025 blockbuster - but hasn't entirely ruled it out.

BANG Premier · Nov 6, 2025

Wicked: For Good director says the sequel will not show Dorothy's face: "[This] is still Elphaba and Glinda's journey"

The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy will appear in Wicked: For Good, but fans won't get to see her face

Total Film · Oct 30, 2025

Jeremy Corbyn to make cameo as the Wizard of Oz-lington in north London drag pantomime

‘The Pleasance has been at the heart of our community for 30 years, and local theatre like this deserves our support,’ Jeremy Corbyn said

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu sees the musical duology as one epic, like Lord of the Rings

Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu sees the two Wicked movies as "one big story" - and isn't ready to let go of the Wizard of Oz universe.

BANG Premier · Oct 22, 2025

Wicked: For Good’s Jon M. Chu Just Gave Us A Big Tease, And Yes, The Wizard Of Oz's Cowardly Lion Is Involved

There's plenty of Wicked: For Good secrets left for us to uncover.

Cinemablend · Oct 18, 2025