Wicked: The Origin of Elphaba’s Name Is an Oz Easter Egg in Plain Sight
Ever since its theatrical premiere before Thanksgiving, Wicked has been a hot topic nationwide, igniting conversations everywhere. Now that moviegoers have joined in, they can’t seem to get “The Wizard and I” out of their heads for weeks on end. The character Elphaba has gained widespread recognition, yet many new fans of Wicked are intrigued about the origin of her distinctive name that eventually became the Wicked Witch of the West.