Wicked: The Real Story arrives on UK digital

Step behind the emerald curtain and discover the real story behind Wicked, the musical sensation inspired by the seminal, groundbreaking, beloved classic The Wizard of Oz, with Wicked: The Real Story.

This captivating new documentary lifts the veil on one of the longest running West End musicals that’s been stealing hearts and winning awards for more than two decades. Perfectly timed with Universal Pictures’ upcoming big-screen adaptation – starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo(Widows, Harriet) – this bewitching documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Robin Bextor(Twisters: The Real Story, The Exorcist: Untold) blows onto digital on 11 November 2024, just days before the movie lands on 22 November, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films. 

Everyone knows the smash-hit musical, but how many know the story of its meteoric rise? Now, fans and newcomers alike can dive into the origins of this cultural juggernaut, tracing its roots from L. Frank Baum’soriginal Ozseries through Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked to the 1939 history making film masterpiece The Wizard of Oz and finally to the stage phenomenon we know and love today. 

Wicked tells the untold tale of Elphaba – the fierce, misunderstood girl who would become the Wicked Witch of the West – and Glinda, her dazzling counterpart destined to be the Good Witch. This documentary gives you the full backstage pass, featuring interviews with theatre legends, cast members, historians and critics – including Wicked author Gregory Maguire, musical mastermind, multi-Grammy® and AcademyAward®-winnerStephen Schwartz, critic Rich Cline, world-leading Judy Garland impersonator Debbie Wileman, celebrated British author Lemn Sissay OBE and more. 

There’s no place like Broadway. Discover the untold magic and enduring legacy in Wicked: The Real Story.On UK digital NOW!