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Wicked: The Origin of Elphaba’s Name Is an Oz Easter Egg in Plain Sight
ComicBook.comStory by Charlie RidgelyImage from ComicBook.com
scrn loglineThe name 'Elphaba' in 'Wicked' is a clever nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' creator L. Frank Baum, revealing an Oz-centric Easter egg for fans.beat sheet- Author Gregory Maguire revealed that he intentionally crafted Elphaba's name to honor Baum, using the initials 'L.F.B.' as the basis for the unique moniker.
- Maguire noted that Elphaba is an 'unusual' and 'not particularly pretty' name, but one that is 'memorable' - a trait that has helped make the character an iconic figure in modern musical theater.
Read the sourcecall sheetL. Frank Baum, Gregory Maguire, Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked, Wicked, The Wizard of Oz - Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter4d
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Wicked: The Origin of Elphaba’s Name Is an Oz Easter Egg in Plain Sight
ComicBook.comStory by Charlie Ridgely
scrn logline
The name 'Elphaba' in 'Wicked' is a clever nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' creator L. Frank Baum, revealing an Oz-centric Easter egg for fans.
beat sheet
- Author Gregory Maguire revealed that he intentionally crafted Elphaba's name to honor Baum, using the initials 'L.F.B.' as the basis for the unique moniker.
- Maguire noted that Elphaba is an 'unusual' and 'not particularly pretty' name, but one that is 'memorable' - a trait that has helped make the character an iconic figure in modern musical theater.
call sheet
L. Frank Baum, Gregory Maguire, Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked, Wicked, The Wizard of Oz