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In the Wizard of Oz they only ever call her the Wicked Witch, but her real name is Elephaba.

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What was the name of the witch that was flattened by Dorothy's house in the Wizard of Oz?

The book and movie versions of the Wizard of Oz only refer to her as the Wicked Witch of the East. In Wicked, Gregory Maguire names her Nessarose.


What are the differences between 'Wicked' and 'The Wizard of Oz?

"Wicked" is a musical that serves as a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," focusing on the backstory of the witches Glinda and Elphaba. It explores themes of friendship, power, and morality in the Land of Oz. In contrast, "The Wizard of Oz" is a classic film based on L. Frank Baum's book, following Dorothy's journey to the Emerald City. The two works offer different perspectives on the characters and events in the Land of Oz, providing a more nuanced understanding of the story.


What is the wicked witch's name in the wizard of oz?

In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West have no names. Decades later, in 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gives the Wicked Witch of the West the name of Elphaba Thropp and the Wicked Witch of the East the name of Nessarose Thropp.


Who is the schoolteacher in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Almira Gulch is the schoolteacher in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, Almira is the county's biggest landowner as well as being a gardener and schoolteacher. She is a character in the beloved 1939 film version but not in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz." She becomes the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West in the Oz sequences experienced or dreamed by Dorothy.


Who are the witches in oz the great and powerful?

Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton played the witches in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, Billie Burke (August 7, 1884 - May 14, 1970) played Glinda the Good Witch. Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) played the Wicked Witch of the West. No one played the Wicked Witch of the East, of whom only the feet were shown sticking out from under Dorothy Gale's house.

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Who are the witches in the book 'The Wizard of Oz'?

The Good Witches of the North and of the South and the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West are the witches in the 1900 book edition of The Wizard of Oz. Glinda dwells in the red, southern Quadling Country for having deposed the unnamed Wicked Witch of the South while Locasta, also known as Tattypoo, inhabits the northern, purple Gillikin Country for having deposed Mombi, the Wicked Witch of the North. The unnamed Wicked Witches of the East and of the West respectively live in the Land of Oz's blue Munchkin Country and yellow Winkie Country.


What was the name of the witch that was flattened by Dorothy's house in the Wizard of Oz?

The book and movie versions of the Wizard of Oz only refer to her as the Wicked Witch of the East. In Wicked, Gregory Maguire names her Nessarose.


What Broadway musical is based off of the witches in the Wizard of Oz?

I'm pretty sure it is called 'Wicked'. I think I have the right one anyway.


What are the differences between 'Wicked' and 'The Wizard of Oz?

"Wicked" is a musical that serves as a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," focusing on the backstory of the witches Glinda and Elphaba. It explores themes of friendship, power, and morality in the Land of Oz. In contrast, "The Wizard of Oz" is a classic film based on L. Frank Baum's book, following Dorothy's journey to the Emerald City. The two works offer different perspectives on the characters and events in the Land of Oz, providing a more nuanced understanding of the story.


What is the name of the book with all the witches of Oz in it?

You're probably talking about the book Wicked by Gregory McGuire, which tells the story from the Wicked Witch of the West's point of view. If you mean the original Oz books by L Frank Baum, the four witches appear in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (counting the Wicked Witch of the East's feet, since that's the only way she ever appears).


Is the Wicked Witch friends with the Good Witch in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

No, neither one of the Wicked Witches appears to be friends with either one of the Good Witches in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz."In the original book, the two bad witches are the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West. The two good witches are the Good Witch of the North and Glinda the Good of the South.In the beloved 1939 movie version of "The Wizard of Oz" likewise does it seem unlikely that the two bad witches may be considered friends of the one good witch, Glinda the Good of the North.But in "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," a subsequently published prequel by Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954), the two bad witches are given the names of Nessarose of the East and Elphaba of the West. Elphaba and Glinda the Good start out on bad terms, but end up fast friends. Given the roller coater start to their interaction, it is entirely believable that the two go from enmity to friendship to back to enmity.


What is the name of the movie that explains the background stories of the witches in the Wizard of Oz?

It is a book and a Broadway show, it has not been made into a movie yet, but the name is Wicked.


What is the wicked witch's name in the wizard of oz?

In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West have no names. Decades later, in 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gives the Wicked Witch of the West the name of Elphaba Thropp and the Wicked Witch of the East the name of Nessarose Thropp.


What was the first thing the Wizard asks for in the Wizard of Oz?

the witches broomstick


Who is the schoolteacher in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Almira Gulch is the schoolteacher in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, Almira is the county's biggest landowner as well as being a gardener and schoolteacher. She is a character in the beloved 1939 film version but not in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz." She becomes the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West in the Oz sequences experienced or dreamed by Dorothy.


What colour was the witches face in the wizard of Oz?

Green


Who are the witches in oz the great and powerful?

Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton played the witches in "The Wizard of Oz."Specifically, Billie Burke (August 7, 1884 - May 14, 1970) played Glinda the Good Witch. Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985) played the Wicked Witch of the West. No one played the Wicked Witch of the East, of whom only the feet were shown sticking out from under Dorothy Gale's house.