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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz’ Adaptations Reflect “America In Transition”
Ahead of 'Wicked's Nov. 22 premiere, director Jon M. Chu explained how 'The Wizard of Oz' frequently reflects America's journey.
As Jon M. Chu brings the latest big-screen installment to L. Frank Baum ‘s ever-expanding universe, he’s reflecting on the societal shifts that have historically punctuated adaptations of Oz. The country went through another transition in 2003, when the Tony-winning musical Wicked debuted on Broadway, based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book, set in Baum’s world. Premiering Nov. 22 in theaters, in the wake of Donald Trump ‘s presidential re-election, Chu’s adaptation comes at another crucial time for the United States.
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