Wicked For Good Similarities and Differences from the Musical
Since its initial release, Wicked For Good has been captivating both newer fans and followers of the original musical. The film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande adapts the Broadway show in a whole new light, adding subtle differences while remaining true to the stage. Here are some similarities and differences from the musical to film you may have missed!
No Place Like Home
Wicked For Good adds two new songs that were not originally in the musical. Both original songs were composed by the one and only Stephen Schwartz and are power ballads. “No Place Like Home”, sung by Erivo, is an anthem of hope and strength when the animals in Oz are threatened.
Girl in the Bubble
Ariana Grande embodied her role as Glinda, even belting out another original song from the film “Girl in the Bubble.” As her character struggles with keeping up with the Wizard’s lies, she delivers an emotional revelation in this scene as she navigates herself through mirrors, singing to her own reflection.
Glinda’s Role in Wonderful
When Elphaba first confronts the Wizard, Glinda is not there. However in Wicked For Good, Glinda sings “Wonderful” as a duet with the Wizard to show her friend what life in Oz can look like; not originally done in the stage production. This change made even more of an impact as Elphaba struggles to choose between a true friend and remaining true to herself.
Glinda and Elphaba’s Fight
Wicked For Good offers some comedy and light-heartedness among the chaos. Similar to the stage show, Glinda and Elphaba confront each other and their shared feelings for Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). In doing so, one slap escalates into a full blown broom on a wand relay; paying homage to the scene originally in the musical.
The Ending Scene
The ending scene of Wicked For Good is emotional for many different reasons. Glinda and Elphaba have chosen their rightful paths; and as a result, will never see each other again. Remaining true to the musical, the tear jerking ending of the story comes directly after Grande and Erivo’s performance of the iconic “For Good.”
