The Wizard of Oz (Book)
Made ruby red for Technicolor in the 1939 film, the original slippers in Baum's novel sparkled in this metallic hue.
What is silver?
In the 1939 film, the Wicked Witch of the West famously melts after Dorothy throws this common liquid on her.
What is water?
This powerful song, performed by Elphaba in Wicked, marks a pivotal moment where she declares her independence and rejects the expectations placed on her.
What is "Defying Gravity"?
Before moonwalking into music history, this “King of Pop” made his feature film debut as the Scarecrow in The Wiz.
Who is Michael Jackson?
In this 1993 cult classic, lighting the Black Flame Candle resurrects the Sanderson Sisters, led by Bette Midler, on Halloween night.
What is Hocus Pocus?
In "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," Dorothy Gale discovers that this many witches reside in the Land of Oz.
What is four?
Dorothy's blue gingham dress and white blouse are a nod to this classic literary female character, who wore a blue dress with a white apron.
Who is Alice from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
Elphaba and Glinda first meet at this school of sorcery and academia.
What is Shiz University?
In The Wiz (1978), Dorothy trades in Kansas for this iconic New York neighborhood known for its cultural renaissance.
What is Harlem?
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play spellcasting sisters in this 1998 film, where a family curse dooms their romances.
What is Practical Magic?
In L. Frank Baum’s original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Glinda, the Good Witch, ruled this cardinal direction of Oz.
What is the South?
"Someday I'll wish upon a star, and wake up where the clouds are far behind me" is a lyric from this iconic song in The Wizard of Oz.
What is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?
In Wicked, Elphaba’s name is a tribute to this author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, formed from his initials.
Who is L. Frank Baum?
In The Wiz, the flying monkeys didn’t actually fly — instead, they rode this two-wheeled vehicle, with mufflers that looked like wings.
What is a motorcyle?
Elizabeth Montgomery stars as Samantha, a witch who marries a mortal man in this beloved fantasy sitcom that originally aired in the 1960s.
What is Bewitched?
Before becoming the Tin Woodman, Nick Chopper was cursed by this witch, causing his body parts to be chopped off one by one.
Who is the Wicked Witch of the East?
This iconic line, spoken by Dorothy, became one of the most famous quotes in film history.
What is "There's no place like home"?
In the Broadway production of Wicked, Glinda’s bubble dress is this soft, sparkling color, instead of pink as seen in the movie version.
What is light blue? (or What is icy blue?)
Before starring as Dorothy in The Wiz, this Motown legend was famously a member of The Supremes, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
Who is Diana Ross?
On her 16th birthday, this teenager learns she’s a witch and seeks guidance from her two aunts on using her powers wisely.
Who is Sabrina Spellman?
This hidden mechanism made everything in the Emerald City appear green to visitors.
What are green glasses?
In the film, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion are portrayed by the same actors as these Kansas farmhands.
Who are Hunk, Hickory, and Zeke?
In Wicked, this character's father is the Governor of Munchkinland, and they are revealed to have a significant role in Elphaba's life and her later actions.
Who is Nessarose?
This hit song from The Wiz (1978), performed by Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & The Lion became an anthem for the movie, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
What is "Ease on Down the Road"?
This main antagonist of the Chronicles of Narnia series, cast Narnia into an eternal winter, ruling for a century and fearing a prophecy involving "two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve."
Who is The Witch Witch? (You're awesome if you know her true name: Jadis)