Alright, let’s dive into this magical story. You know that wicked witch who caused havoc in Oz? She’s finally gone, and everyone’s throwing a big party. Even Glinda, the Good Witch, is there to burn up what’s left of her rival’s reputation. But here’s the kicker: Glinda and the Wicked Witch weren’t always enemies—they were actually super close friends back in their college days at Shiz University!

Back then, Glinda—who went by Galinda—was all about cozying up to Madame Morrible, hoping to become her star student. Meanwhile, Elphaba was this girl with green skin and no friends but loads of untapped magical talent that caught Madame Morrible’s attention.

This movie weaves through a world full of bright colors and crazy twists that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. Then there’s this big question lurking behind everything: Why does evil even exist? It all kicks off when a young Munchkin gal starts pondering about it.

Elphaba starts as a misunderstood girl who just wants to do good but faces rejection from her own dad because she looks different. Pair that with society blaming her for stuff beyond her control, like her sister’s bad luck, and you can see how things get tough for her. She’s ignored and isolated despite having a huge heart hidden beneath all that hypersensitivity.

Across from Elphaba, in the dorms a little reminiscent of Wednesday and Enid’s setup (if you know, you know), there’s Glinda: blonde, self-absorbed yet kind at times, flaunting her charm everywhere she goes.

So stick around; there’s more between these two than meets the eye!
Ever thought of a school like Hogwarts but with a twist? That’s Shiz for you. It kinda feels like it’s borrowed bits from places like Nevermore and the Academy of Good and Evil too. And oh, if you’ve seen the Fantastic Beasts movies, you’d notice that vibe hanging around in Jon M. Chu’s story as well. There’s this weird movement trying to make life tough for Oz’s magical animals—like they start vanishing and losing their voice or even get locked up! Seems like someone’s swapping them out with teachers who are easier to control, pushing young folks to pretty much forget about the past and not see how messed up witch hunts or any form of scapegoating are.

Then there’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande diving right into this colorful Oz world, almost like they’re perfect matches for these endlessly clashing sides—everything’s either one shade or another, whether we’re talking outfits or beliefs. Elphaba has to grow up fast and she decides not to follow everyone else; she owns who she is, making it her superpower. Meanwhile, Glinda seems all confident with her sparkle and pink style at first but starts having doubts about where she stands over time—or what she’s turned into. Definite reflections of what’s going on today!