Wicked

The Grimmerie, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical

By: David Cote

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Hardcover | 28 November 2023 | Edition Number 1

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Wicked is not just a musical, it is a phenomenon. Every week, 15,000 people pack New York's Gershwin Theatre to see the show. The most successful musical on Broadway in 2004, Wicked is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of Elphaba, the headstrong Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the good witch, growing up in the Land of Oz. The show has cast a spell on fans, many of whom return for second and third viewings. In 2005, the show begins an extensive tour across the United States and Canada, hitting major cities such as Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and many more. This beautifully packaged, whimsical keepsake is designed to resemble the Grimmerie, an ancient book of spells that Elphaba uses in the show. Wicked: The Grimmerie offers fans a behind-the-curtains peek at the musical, profiles of the cast and creative team, and inside stories, with full-colour photographs throughout. Some of the irresistible special features include an "Ozian" glossary, spells, an illustrated family tree, and a step-by-step look at how Elphaba gets green before each show--everything fans need to relive the Broadway experience day after day.

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Foreword	p. 9
The Road to Wicked	p. 10
What Is This Feeling?	p. 17
In the Beginning	p. 19
Early Workshops	p. 22
Enter a Director	p. 25
On the Road: San Francisco	p. 29
Wonderful	p. 33
The Write Stuff	p. 35
An Excerpt from a Handwritten Early Draft of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire	p. 39
Character Is Destiny	p. 42
A Primer of the Curious and Incredible Inhabitants of Oz	p. 51
A Quiz: Are You More Glinda or More Elphaba?	p. 68
From Page to Stage	p. 71
Dancing Through Life	p. 75
	p. 76
An Excerpt from a Handwritten Early Draft of "Defying Gravity" by Stephen Schwartz	p. 81
	p. 85
Defying Gravity	p. 89
Ready, Set, Go!	p. 90
Behind the Curtain: The Wondrous and Enchanting Sets and Props of Eugene Lee	p. 95
Audio Visual	p. 115
Dress for Success	p. 119
Outfitting Wicked: The Captivating Costumes of Susan Hilferty	p. 121
Face Time	p. 128
Tom Watson's Wonderful Wigs	p. 131
Making Elphaba Green	p. 132
Dance Fever	p. 134
Do the Elphie (Dance)	p. 137
The Songs and Story of Wicked	p. 139
For Good	p. 179
Fan Letters	p. 183
Appendix
Ozian Travelogue	p. 188
Ozian Glossararium	p. 190
Credits and Acknowledgments	p. 192
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