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Omaha Picks: Wicked with Omaha Performing Arts

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Wicked - one of the most popular musicals of all time - returns to the Orpheum Theater in April 2022. Get excited about the show with books, music and movies from Omaha Public Library. Read the books that inspired the story. Listen to another musical reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. Find more information about the upcoming show from Omaha Performing Arts.

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Omaha Performing Arts

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Omaha Performing Arts provides the best Broadway, jazz, dance, and popular entertainment to Omaha at the Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center and beyond. Omaha Performing Arts provides the best Broadway, jazz, dance, and popular entertainment to Omaha at the Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center and beyond. Show less

Wicked

Wicked

The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West : A Novel

by Maguire, Gregory

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Themes and moments from this book inspired the musical - don't pick it up expecting Elphaba's familiar story, but it's still worth a read to see its influence. Themes and moments from this book inspired the musical - don't pick it up expecting Elphaba's familiar story, but it's still worth a read to see its influence. Show less

Themes and moments from this book inspired the musical - don't pick it up expecting Elphaba's familiar story, but it's still worth a read to see its influence. Themes and moments from this book inspired the musical - don't pick it up expecting Elphaba's familiar story, but it's still worth a read to see its influence. Show less

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Wicked

Wicked

The Grimmerie

by Coté, David

Book - 2005

A coffee-table companion to the original Broadway production, "Wicked: The Grimmerie" offers behind-the-scenes photography, cast profiles and other "special features." A coffee-table companion to the original Broadway production, "Wicked: The Grimmerie" offers behind-the-scenes photography, cast profiles and other "special features." Show less

A coffee-table companion to the original Broadway production, "Wicked: The Grimmerie" offers behind-the-scenes photography, cast profiles and other "special features." A coffee-table companion to the original Broadway production, "Wicked: The Grimmerie" offers behind-the-scenes photography, cast profiles and other "special features." Show less

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Wicked

Wicked

A New Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recording

Music CD - 2013

It takes nothing away from the current touring cast to revisit the iconic performances of the original Broadway cast with Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. It takes nothing away from the current touring cast to revisit the iconic performances of the original Broadway cast with Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. Show less

It takes nothing away from the current touring cast to revisit the iconic performances of the original Broadway cast with Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. It takes nothing away from the current touring cast to revisit the iconic performances of the original Broadway cast with Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. Show less

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The Annotated Wizard of Oz

The Annotated Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by Baum, L. Frank

Book - 2000

Released as a centennial edition of the classic children's story, this annotated version offers maps, beautiful illustrations and bibliographic and context clues that fill in the 120 years that separate us from Baum's classic. Released as a centennial edition of the classic children's story, this annotated version offers maps, beautiful illustrations and bibliographic and context clues that fill in the 120 years that separate us from Baum's classic. Show less

Released as a centennial edition of the classic children's story, this annotated version offers maps, beautiful illustrations and bibliographic and context clues that fill in the 120 years that separate us from Baum's classic. Released as a centennial edition of the classic children's story, this annotated version offers maps, beautiful illustrations and bibliographic and context clues that fill in the 120 years that separate us from Baum's classic. Show less

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Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz

DVD - 2005

Based on L. Frank Baum's classic tale, the 1939 movie staring Judy Garland revolutionized the film industry by popularizing the use of Technicolor. Based on L. Frank Baum's classic tale, the 1939 movie staring Judy Garland revolutionized the film industry by popularizing the use of Technicolor. Show less

Based on L. Frank Baum's classic tale, the 1939 movie staring Judy Garland revolutionized the film industry by popularizing the use of Technicolor. Based on L. Frank Baum's classic tale, the 1939 movie staring Judy Garland revolutionized the film industry by popularizing the use of Technicolor. Show less

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Oz Before the Rainbow

Oz Before the Rainbow

L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939

by Swartz, Mark Evan

Book - 2000

The 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is the stuff of legend, but it wasn't created out of thin air. This wonderful microhistory examines other adaptations of the work, including its first stage play in 1902 and its first film in 1908. The 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is the stuff of legend, but it wasn't created out of thin air. This wonderful microhistory examines other adaptations of the work, including its first stage play in 1902 and its first film in 1908. Show less

The 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is the stuff of legend, but it wasn't created out of thin air. This wonderful microhistory examines other adaptations of the work, including its first stage play in 1902 and its first film in 1908. The 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is the stuff of legend, but it wasn't created out of thin air. This wonderful microhistory examines other adaptations of the work, including its first stage play in 1902 and its first film in 1908. Show less

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The Wiz

The Wiz

The Super Soul Musical Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Music CD - 1992?

Features the 1975 Broadway cast of The Wiz, including Stephanie Mills and Andre De Shields. A vibrant reimagining of the Wizard of Oz featuring African American performers and an explosion of 1970s popular music. Features the 1975 Broadway cast of The Wiz, including Stephanie Mills and Andre De Shields. A vibrant reimagining of the Wizard of Oz featuring African American performers and an explosion of 1970s popular music. Show less

Features the 1975 Broadway cast of The Wiz, including Stephanie Mills and Andre De Shields. A vibrant reimagining of the Wizard of Oz featuring African American performers and an explosion of 1970s popular music. Features the 1975 Broadway cast of The Wiz, including Stephanie Mills and Andre De Shields. A vibrant reimagining of the Wizard of Oz featuring African American performers and an explosion of 1970s popular music. Show less

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The Wiz

The Wiz

DVD - 2008

1970s New York and an all-star cast - notably Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow - highlight this film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Sometimes gritty, sometimes glitzy, and certainly unforgettable. 1970s New York and an all-star cast - notably Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow - highlight this film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Sometimes gritty, sometimes glitzy, and certainly unforgettable. Show less

1970s New York and an all-star cast - notably Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow - highlight this film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Sometimes gritty, sometimes glitzy, and certainly unforgettable. 1970s New York and an all-star cast - notably Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow - highlight this film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Sometimes gritty, sometimes glitzy, and certainly unforgettable. Show less

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The Emerald Circus

The Emerald Circus

by Yolen, Jane

Book - 2017

This short story collection is chock-full of dark fantasy takes on familiar faces from Oz to Wonderland. This short story collection is chock-full of dark fantasy takes on familiar faces from Oz to Wonderland. Show less

This short story collection is chock-full of dark fantasy takes on familiar faces from Oz to Wonderland. This short story collection is chock-full of dark fantasy takes on familiar faces from Oz to Wonderland. Show less

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The Brides of Maracoor

The Brides of Maracoor

A Novel

by Maguire, Gregory

Book - 2021

Twenty-five years after the publication of Wicked, Maguire returned to his often-tragic vision of Oz with a story that features Elphaba's granddaughter. Twenty-five years after the publication of Wicked, Maguire returned to his often-tragic vision of Oz with a story that features Elphaba's granddaughter. Show less

Twenty-five years after the publication of Wicked, Maguire returned to his often-tragic vision of Oz with a story that features Elphaba's granddaughter. Twenty-five years after the publication of Wicked, Maguire returned to his often-tragic vision of Oz with a story that features Elphaba's granddaughter. Show less

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Vol. 1

by Shanower, Eric

Graphic Novel - 2014

Eric Shanower and Skottie Young lead the creative team on this graphic novel adaptation for young readers, prepared through the Marvel Illustrated imprint. Eric Shanower and Skottie Young lead the creative team on this graphic novel adaptation for young readers, prepared through the Marvel Illustrated imprint. Show less

Eric Shanower and Skottie Young lead the creative team on this graphic novel adaptation for young readers, prepared through the Marvel Illustrated imprint. Eric Shanower and Skottie Young lead the creative team on this graphic novel adaptation for young readers, prepared through the Marvel Illustrated imprint. Show less

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Cheshire Crossing

Cheshire Crossing

by Weir, Andy

Graphic Novel - 2019

Where do you go once you come back from your magical adventure? The Cheshire Crossing boarding school, as Wendy, Dorothy, and Alice find in this graphic n...Show more Where do you go once you come back from your magical adventure? The Cheshire Crossing boarding school, as Wendy, Dorothy, and Alice find in this graphic novel. Ask yourself: Do I need a villanous romance between the Wicked Witch and Captain Hook? If so, seek this out immediately. Show less

Where do you go once you come back from your magical adventure? The Cheshire Crossing boarding school, as Wendy, Dorothy, and Alice find in this graphic n...Show more Where do you go once you come back from your magical adventure? The Cheshire Crossing boarding school, as Wendy, Dorothy, and Alice find in this graphic novel. Ask yourself: Do I need a villanous romance between the Wicked Witch and Captain Hook? If so, seek this out immediately. Show less

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No Place Like Oz

No Place Like Oz

by Paige, Danielle

eBook - 2013

This prequel novella is a fine jumping-on point to Paige's sharp-edged reimagining of the world of Oz in the Dorothy Must Die series. This prequel novella is a fine jumping-on point to Paige's sharp-edged reimagining of the world of Oz in the Dorothy Must Die series. Show less

This prequel novella is a fine jumping-on point to Paige's sharp-edged reimagining of the world of Oz in the Dorothy Must Die series. This prequel novella is a fine jumping-on point to Paige's sharp-edged reimagining of the world of Oz in the Dorothy Must Die series. Show less

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The Isle of the Lost

The Isle of the Lost

The Graphic Novel

by De la Cruz, Melissa

Graphic Novel - 2018

Part of the Descendants franchise, this found-family adventure brings together the teenage children of notorious Disney villains. It doesn't directly conn...Show more Part of the Descendants franchise, this found-family adventure brings together the teenage children of notorious Disney villains. It doesn't directly connect to the world of Wicked, but it raises similar questions about overcoming expectations and deciding what really defines good and evil. Show less

Part of the Descendants franchise, this found-family adventure brings together the teenage children of notorious Disney villains. It doesn't directly conn...Show more Part of the Descendants franchise, this found-family adventure brings together the teenage children of notorious Disney villains. It doesn't directly connect to the world of Wicked, but it raises similar questions about overcoming expectations and deciding what really defines good and evil. Show less

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

by Clarke, Susanna

Book - 2004

A rivalry between two ambitious magicians, once teacher and student, rages in nineteenth-century England. Its plot and tone are a perfect match for fans of Wicked. A rivalry between two ambitious magicians, once teacher and student, rages in nineteenth-century England. Its plot and tone are a perfect match for fans of Wicked. Show less

A rivalry between two ambitious magicians, once teacher and student, rages in nineteenth-century England. Its plot and tone are a perfect match for fans of Wicked. A rivalry between two ambitious magicians, once teacher and student, rages in nineteenth-century England. Its plot and tone are a perfect match for fans of Wicked. Show less

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In Defense of Witches

In Defense of Witches

The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial

by Chollet, Mona

Book - 2022

Elphaba is forced to come to terms with a world where having power and seeking independence will see her branded an outcast and a villain. As Chollet's book argues, it's not a new dilemma for women (and witches) throughout history. Elphaba is forced to come to terms with a world where having power and seeking independence will see her branded an outcast and a villain. As Chollet's book argues, it's not a new dilemma for women (and witches) throughout history. Show less

Elphaba is forced to come to terms with a world where having power and seeking independence will see her branded an outcast and a villain. As Chollet's book argues, it's not a new dilemma for women (and witches) throughout history. Elphaba is forced to come to terms with a world where having power and seeking independence will see her branded an outcast and a villain. As Chollet's book argues, it's not a new dilemma for women (and witches) throughout history. Show less

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Witches

Witches

The Transformative Power of Women Working Together

by George-Allen, Sam

Book - 2020

This series of essays celebrate women building communities and claiming opportunities together, powerfully resisting a social framework that pushes them t...Show more This series of essays celebrate women building communities and claiming opportunities together, powerfully resisting a social framework that pushes them toward isolation and competition. Just in case that sounds like it might be relevant to the plot of Wicked. Show less

This series of essays celebrate women building communities and claiming opportunities together, powerfully resisting a social framework that pushes them t...Show more This series of essays celebrate women building communities and claiming opportunities together, powerfully resisting a social framework that pushes them toward isolation and competition. Just in case that sounds like it might be relevant to the plot of Wicked. Show less

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