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Judy Garland’s Daughter Lorna Luft Praises ‘Wicked’ as ‘Astounding,’ Thanks Director Jon M. Chu for a ‘Brilliant’ Addition to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Family


Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter and Liza Minelli's half-sister, shared a rave review for "Wicked" on social media.

Judy Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft has joined the chorus of moviegoers raving about “ Wicked ” ahead of the musical’s theatrical release. Luft added that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are “nothing short of magnificent” as Elphaba and Glinda, two witches who eventually come into contact with Garland’s Dorothy later in the story. Luft concluded that “Wicked” was made “with a great deal of love and respect” for the original “Wizard of Oz” movie, adding: “Go see it and be taken on the journey of the witches!

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