Wicked -2021- -

The Wizard and Madame Morrible’s campaign to brand Elphaba a “Wicked Witch” mirrors the spread of disinformation during the COVID-19 crisis (blaming specific groups for the virus). The song “Wonderful” becomes a chilling commentary on how dictators manufacture enemies.

Fearn portrays Elphaba not as a victim but as a righteous radical. Her “The Wizard and I” is less dreamy and more resolute. Fearn’s vocal power in “No Good Deed” leans into a rock-influenced rage that resonated with 2021 audiences witnessing global protests (Black Lives Matter, climate justice). Her green-screen makeup is deliberately stark, emphasizing otherness. Wicked -2021-

Dr. Dillamond’s oppression (Animals losing their voices) parallels 2021 discussions of academic censorship and marginalized groups being silenced. The 2021 production emphasizes this through shadow projections of caged Animals during intermission-less transitions (the film cuts the intermission, creating a relentless pace). The Wizard and Madame Morrible’s campaign to brand