A two-part film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero is currently in the works. The first part is set for release on November 27, 2024, with the second part to follow a year later on November 26, 2025. Spencer, Charles (September 28, 2006). "Flawed, But Witches' Spell Still Works". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on February 16, 2007 . Retrieved November 8, 2007. T4F Musicais - Timeline Photos - Facebook". facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. James, Erin (August 22, 2011). "Major Musicals: Openings and Closings" . Retrieved August 22, 2011.

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Nominations Announced for 2007 Laurence Olivier Awards". Society of London Theatre. January 18, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007 . Retrieved November 8, 2007. Drama Desk Award Winners". Drama Desk Awards. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016 . Retrieved November 9, 2007. He said, “As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions felt like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years.” Stephen Schwartz, composer of the hit musical, echoed these notes (per Variety), adding that being a two-parter allows audiences to have a break following the Act 1 closer “Defying Gravity.” He also added that he will be penning an original song for the movie. All of this does little to endear Elphaba to Galinda and the feeling is mutual (" What Is This Feeling?"). They clash with each other constantly, even in their classes, such as their history class with Doctor Dillamond, who is the only Animal professor at Shiz University and is beginning to suffer from discrimination, even from the students. He tells Elphaba of a conspiracy to stop animals from speaking, and she wants to let the Wizard know so he can stop it ("Something Bad"). In April 2022, it was announced the film would be released in two parts, the first one on November 27, 2024 and the second one on November 26, 2025. Jon M. Chu explained why: [194]Mrs. Doubtfire’ Fans Psyched For A Potential Documentary Featuring The Late Robin Williams’ “Special And Magical” Improv Process Jenna Ortega Drops Out Of ‘Scream VII’ After Co-Star Melissa Barrera’s Firing — Is Netflix's 'Wednesday' To Blame? Stream It or Skip It: ‘Faraway Downs’ on Hulu, A Laudable Expansion of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Australia’ That Tries To Repair The Sins Of The Past Troy Dodds (December 30, 2009). "Amanda Harrison will return". Aussie Theatre . Retrieved February 6, 2013. In their room, Galinda decides to give Elphaba a makeover (" Popular"). The next day, Dr. Dillamond tells the class that he is leaving -- he is no longer permitted to teach. Elphaba wants to help, but no one will stand up for him with her. Afterward, the students are introduced to the technical advantages of "the cage", which will prevent any animal from speaking. Elphaba's anger cannot be contained, and, in the ensuing chaos, she escapes alongside Fiyero, taking with them the lion cub that was imprisoned within the cage. The two of them share a private moment before Fiyero has to leave. Elphaba, alone, laments that she can never be loved by Fiyero as Galinda is (" I'm Not That Girl"). Madame Morrible arrives and tells Elphaba that the Wizard will meet her. Boq, Nessa, Fiyero, and Galinda see her off at the train station. Galinda tries to impress Fiyero by changing her name to Dr. Dillamond's pronunciation of her name, "Glinda", in solidarity with him, but Fiyero barely notices and says goodbye to Elphaba. Elphaba invites Glinda to go with her to the Emerald City ("One Short Day").