WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS!

1. Melena's 사랑 interest and Elphaba's heritage.
In the book, Melena says she may have been raped 의해 a munchin, possibly causing her to conceive Elphaba. In the musical however, it is revealed that Melena had an affair with the wizard of Oz, who was Elphaba's father. in the book, the wizard of oz has absolutely nothing to do with Melena.

2. Frex's occupation.
Frex's job is that of a preacher/missionary in the novel, while in the musical he is a governor.

3. Shell.
In the book, Elphaba is one of three children, and has a younger brother named Shell. In the production,...

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Wicked: A New Musical
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Winnie Holzman
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Cast of Characters:

Elphaba............................................. (Witch of the West)
G(a)linda ........................................... (Witch of the North)
Nessarose .......................................... (Witch of the East)
Fiyero................................................ (Scarecrow/ Winkie Prince)
Boq.....................................................

When the word "Wicked" comes to mind, you'll probably think of Elphaba, who's compelling story of rejection 의해 society overshadows (and rightly so) many other characters.
Failing that, your mind would most likely drift to the lovable airhead that is Glinda Upland, and her famously careless quips.
You might think of Fyiero, 또는 Boq, perhaps even Madame Morrible.

But the character which will always have a special place in my heart, is- surprisingly-
Nessarose Thropp.

Created mainly to serve as a tool for Elphaba's developement, and to fill the "who's the wicked witch of the east?" hole in L.Frank...

ACT II

[Scene 1 - Thank Goodness]

The Act Opens With Ozians.

Ozians:
EVERY 일 THE WICKED
EVERY 일 THE TERROR GROWS
ALL OF OZ IS EVER ON ALERT
THAT'S THE WAY WITH WICKED-
SPREADING FEAR WHERE E'ER SHE GOES
SEEKING OUT NEW VICTIMS SHE CAN HURT!
Ozian Woman:
LIKE SOME TERRIBLE GREEN BLIZZARD
THROUGHOUT THE LAND SHE FLIES...
Ozian Man:
DEFAMING OUR POOR WIZARD
Ozians:
WITH HER CALUMNIES AND LIES
SHE LIES!
SAVE US FROM THE WICKED
SHIELD US SO WE WON'T BE HEXED
GIVE US WARNING
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
WHERE WILL SHE STRIKE NEXT
(Glinda, Fiyero and Morrible Appear Onstage On A Podium.)
Glinda:...