Entwined with the compelling origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked showcases several other Wizard of Oz backstories, including that of Dorothy's "Cowardly Lion." Wicked primarily ...

Watching the film, we realized how relevant it is 92 years later. As a country, we need the very things they were seeking.

He then added dirt to Monster's hair and face ... 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz." Anderson had a photo of the film's main characters, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Lion in his workshop.

They are asking their students and actors to bring their own identities and experiences to the forefront as they collaboratively create the roles and storylines for "Our Oz" — a reimagining of "The ...