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The Utah State Board of Education has banned Wicked by Gregory Maguire from public schools, prompting legal action from the ACLU and renewed debate over book bans and First Amendment rights.

For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.

In a new deep dive video from creator Dallas Taylor, Wicked fans can go behind the scenes of the Broadway show with Head of Audio, Josh Maszle. Check it out now.

Lencia Kebede sits down to discuss her interpretation of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway in a new episode of Citizens of Oz. In the video, the Hamilton alum opens up about her take on the iconic character and more.

Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey, who starred opposite each other as Glinda and Elphaba on the Wicked national tour before each taking on the roles on Broadway, have released a new country-inspired recording of “For Good.”

During a visit to The View, Cynthia Erivo shared her thoughts about reprising the character of Elphaba in the stage version of Wicked on Broadway. Find out what she had to say here.

Wicked songwriter Stephen Schwartz, along with book writer Winnie Holzman, is currently exploring ideas for a Wicked spin-off project. It would not be a direct sequel to the hit musical and films.

It's a Wicked reunion! A selection of Broadway performers, including several who have starred in the Broadway production of Wicked, are featured as background vocalists in Wicked: For Good, which is now in theaters.

The Wicked movie's 'Young Nessarose,' Cesily Collette, visited the Broadway production this week. In a new social media video, Collette sits backstage with Broadway's Nessa, Jenna Bainbridge.

On Sunday, November 2, Jordan Litz ran in the New York City Marathon before heading to the Gershwin to play Fiyero in both performances of Wicked on Broadway. Litz visited TODAY to talk all about it, sharing how he got through the day. Check it out now.

As Wicked celebrates 22 years on Broadway, the production has released a video montage looking back on the extraordinary journey that began with original stars Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, and the generations of Ozians who have followed in their footsteps.

A record-breaking 6.63 million viewers tuned in to the 'Wicked Night' episode of Dancing with the Stars this week. This marked an 11% increase from the previous week's 'Dedication Night' and served as the highest audience for a Season 34 episode so far.

Last night, Dancing with the Stars contestants took the stage for a special 'Wicked Night' episode of the show, where they performed a variety of dances to songs from the stage musical and hit film. Check out all of the performances here!

Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, has been confirmed as a guest judge for the upcoming 'Wicked Night' episode of Dancing with the Stars.

Young Voices International, the world’s largest youth music education organization, will mark its 30th anniversary with a WICKED Worldwide Singalong, streaming live from London’s most iconic arena, The O2. Learn more!

The Broadway cast of Wicked gathered backstage to watch the debut of the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, the second installment of the two-part film adaptation. Watch Jenna Bainbridge, Jessica Vaughan, Daniel Quadrino, Keri René Fuller, Jennafer Newberry Peery, and Allie Trimm see the new preview now!

Wicked will hold an open call for singers in Los Angeles in October. Learn more about the Broadway and tour productions of Wicked, and see how to audition here!