Gregory Maguire on how he got back into Elphaba's head for new "Wicked" prequel and what it was like watching Cynthia Erivo ...

A Wicked Childhood" to stars Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo, as well as all other performers to play the role of Elphaba.

Elphie” the fifth book in the Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire, explores the earlier moments in Elphaba's life that led ...

Gregory Maguire is an Albany native and is back in the city this weekend to talk about his latest book, “Elphie,” the coming-of-age story of Elphaba, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.

Instead, “Elphie” serves as a psychological backstory to understand Elphaba’s character, explaining what made her one of the most iconic witches in literacy, theater and film.

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"The Medusa in this story feels like a tribute to so many girls I’ve known, and past versions of the girl I’ve been," Gray ...

Jeanne Carstensen's new book "A Greek Tragedy: One Day, A Deadly Shipwreck, And the Human ... March 31, 2025 • On October 28, 2015, a boat meant for only a few dozen passengers capsized off the ...

For Good reveal teaser shows Elphaba’s line, “You’re the only friend I ever had,” and Glinda’s response demonstrates a sad ...

Long before the big-screen blockbuster, before even its Broadway source material, it was Maguire who three decades ago ...