Overview
- Dorothy’s shoes appear silver in the new film, matching the Wicked stage production rather than the ruby look from the 1939 movie.
- Costume designer Paul Tazewell says he drew from L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, which described Dorothy’s footwear as silver boots.
- MGM’s 1939 The Wizard of Oz shifted the shoes to ruby to showcase Technicolor, a change credited to costume designer Gilbert Adrian.
- Director Jon M. Chu has noted rights boundaries around the MGM-owned ruby slippers, so the films avoid directly using or depicting them.
- Wicked: For Good has posted a strong debut with about $151 million domestic and $228 million worldwide, while the creative team has not confirmed any future installments despite renewed speculation.