‘Wicked’ Writer Says Political Themes are More Relevant Than Ever

Stephen Schwartz thinks Wicked‘s political themes have never been more apt. The timing of the Broadway musical-turned-movie spectacular’s release comes at a fascinating time in America’s history — given the recent election of the strong-man-inclined (putting it mildly) Donald J. Trump — and with that, an increase in relevance to the audience watching it.

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​Composer Stephen Schwartz admits that ‘Wicked’s political themes are “unfortunately more relevant than ever.” Read More