Author's Note:
Wicked: The Real Untold Story is based on an idea that has been bubbling away in my mind for a while now, so I decided to give a go at creating it into a full-fledged story.
What if the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked and the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz had been merged? This is the full story of Oz, giving us a never-before-seen view of the two classics, which takes place before, during and after Dorothy arrives.
Note: General knowledge of both The Wizard of Oz and the musical Wicked is required to read this story.
First of all, do forgive me for my writing style. I am aware that I'm not perfect. I don't really write a lot of prose format tales, so I did struggle with writing this, but I've done my best. As you can see, I've translated scenes from Wicked and The Wizard of Oz into a novel-esque manner, and I'll also be filling in the "missing pieces" with any scenes we've never been shown (a prime example being the death of the Wicked Witch of the East). All reviews are welcome, and they truly help to inspire and motivate me further. Keep in mind, further Chapters will be released in due time, but in the meantime your comments and/or criticism is really appreciated.
I plan on going way more in-depth into the scenes we never saw in neither Wicked nor the The Wizard of Oz, including particular scenes involving the Tinman and more. To avoid spoiling things, but to simply excite readers, we are shown the transformation of a character into the Tin Man in Wicked, but that's all. So, what happened to him after that? We don't actually know how and why he rusted out in the woods as seen in The Wizard of Oz, or what exactly led him out there. My plan is to explain and expand on all of that, as well as everything else, within this story.
Where did the crystal ball used by the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz come from? Why were the Munchkins so happy about the death of the Wicked Witch of the East? When did the Scarecrow actually realize that he was once the Prince of the Vinkus?
I have attempted to write the characters in my story to fit the appearance and personality of The Wizard of Oz mostly, so the way these lines are spoken and the actions of the people in The Wizard of Oz is very important to keep note of when reading each Chapter, as it brings the storyline full-circle with Wicked. It's amazing the little things you do notice when you watch the movie after seeing Wicked now, especially because it puts an all-new meaning behind why (for some reason) Glinda is actually standing behind Dorothy when the witch appears (as if Dorothy is protecting Glinda, rather than the other way around as it is originally intended in the movie). This was something I noticed on my own (it's not mentioned in either text) and I thought it was very interesting. You'd think Glinda would stand in front of Dorothy (after all, she's the one that's supposedly protecting her), but rather, Glinda steps behind Dorothy in the movie. I found that odd, but it ties oh so nicely with my story. It's so strange the very tiny details (like facial expressions and the above mention about Glinda-behind-Dorothy) you notice in The Wizard of Oz now, which can be interpreted entirely differently. So, re-watching the movie before/during/after reading my fan-fiction might make the experience even better for you.
Overall, I don't want to discourage people who haven't seen the musical to not read this, and I have tried to explain a lot of the story as best as I can within it for those who haven't, but it just may be a little difficult (especially considering my story picks up directly in the middle of the show's Act 2). And even though there's a lot of stuff that isn't my own writing (i.e. all the Wicked and The Wizard of Oz dialogue/scenes), there's still plenty that is mine, to tie it all together. Also, note that the rhyming sentences in italics are lyrics from one of the two texts.
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with The Wizard of Oz, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, L. Frank Baum, MGM, Warner Bros., Universal, Steven Schwartz or Winnie Holzman. I am simply a fan, writing a fan-fiction that's based on the works of the previously mentioned authors/writers. My story is generally a crossover between the hit 2003 musical Wicked and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Have you ever wondered what those two stories would be like if they were actually merged? This is what I hope to achieve. One massive story, combined by the scenes and characters from Wicked and The Wizard of Oz. I know it's been done, or at least attempted, a few times before, but I hope to add my own spin and creativity to it, even though a fair bit is taken directly from the play and film anyway. Thanks for reading!
