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  2. 5 Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Could Fly to Best Picture Victory

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    While musicals historically face genre biases, “Wicked” is carving a path akin to success stories like “Chicago” (2002), which won six Oscars including best picture, and “La La Land ...

  3. 15 of the best movies based on Broadway musicals - AOL

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    A movie musical hasn't won best picture at the Academy Awards in over 20 years, since "Chicago" in 2003. Thankfully, "Wicked" seems to be turning the tide, earning rave reviews from critics and ...

  4. Wicked (2024 film) - Wikipedia

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    Wicked (titled onscreen as Wicked: Part I) is a 2024 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, with songs by Stephen Schwartz. It is the first installment of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name based on the 1995 novel , which in turn is based on the Oz books ...

  5. “Wicked” Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some ...

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    WickedReview: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical. Eric Andersson. November 19, 2024 at 12:02 PM. ... As any theater nerd can attest, ...

  6. Chicago (2002 film) - Wikipedia

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    On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, Chicago holds an 86% approval rating, based on 262 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The site's critics consensus states: "A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level of pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well."

  7. Wicked (musical) - Wikipedia

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    Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman.It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn is based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.

  8. How to See 'Wicked' on Broadway and National Tour - AOL

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    But for years before Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation flew into theaters, Wicked has been enchanting viewers on stage. Its music and lyrics were written by Stephen Schwartz with a story by Winnie ...

  9. Roxie Hart (film) - Wikipedia

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    Roxie Hart (also known as Chicago or Chicago Gal) is a 1942 American comedy film directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou and George Montgomery. A film adaptation of a 1926 play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins , a journalist who found inspiration in two real-life Chicago trials ( Beulah Annan and Belva ...