Wicked: The Complete Screenplay
Hey everyone! Today I’m talking about a super cool book called Wicked: The Complete Screenplay. It’s the full script from the first Wicked movie (the one with Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba). The book came out in November 2025 from Insight Editions, and it’s a pretty hardcover with lots of colorful movie pictures inside. Think of it like reading the exact words the actors said on screen, plus the songs with all the lyrics!
What the Book Is About
This book has the whole story script of Wicked Part 1 – the movie that tells how Elphaba (the green girl who becomes the Wicked Witch) and Glinda (the bubbly pink one) met at school in Oz. It’s based on the famous musical and the book by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay was written by Winnie Holzman (who did the Broadway show) and Dana Fox. You get every scene, every line of dialogue, and the full words to awesome songs like “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “Popular,” “Defying Gravity,” and more. It’s like having the movie in your hands as words! The book is about friendship, being different, standing up for what’s right, and magic in a big, colorful world called Oz.
What’s Inside the Pages
The best thing is it’s not just boring text. Every page or two has bright, vivid stills (photos) from the movie! You see the amazing costumes (those sparkly dresses!), the huge sets like Shiz University, flying monkeys, and the yellow brick road vibes. The pictures show Elphaba looking strong and green, Glinda being super glamorous, the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) being funny, and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) looking sneaky. It’s 208 pages long, so it’s a nice thick book, but easy to flip through. You can read it like a story, or just look at the pics and sing along to the lyrics. Some fans say it even has bits that might show cut scenes or extra details from the full script.
Why It’s Cool and Important
This book is perfect if you love the movie and want to know exactly what everyone says. It’s great for acting out scenes with friends (imagine being Elphaba belting “Defying Gravity”!), or for learning how movies turn from ideas into real magic on screen. It celebrates being yourself, even if people think you’re “wicked” or weird – that’s a big message for kids. Plus, with the sequel Wicked: For Good out now (it came in late 2025), this book helps you remember Part 1 before watching more. It’s inspiring for anyone who dreams of singing, acting, or making stories.
My Final Though
tsI think this is a 5-star book for Wicked fans! It’s magical, colorful, and fun to read or just stare at the pictures. If you’re 12 like me (or around that age), you’ll love seeing how the songs fit into the story. It might be a bit pricey (around $30), but it’s worth it as a keepsake. Grab it if you want to feel like you’re in Oz! Defy gravity and get this book – it’s amazafying!
