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- The article explores the enduring popularity of "The Wizard of Oz" and its impact on Hollywood adaptations
- It discusses the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" and its potential success
- The article delves into other adaptations of "The Wizard of Oz" in film and television over the years
- It examines the challenges of adapting such a beloved and iconic story for modern audiences
- The tone of the article is informative and analytical, exploring the cultural significance of "The Wizard of Oz" and its adaptations.
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Wicked And Hollywoods Bumpy Road To Oz
John M. Chus musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity at the box office but it was a winding yellow-brick road of Hollywood adaptations to get here from 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939).
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