The real reason you won't see Dorothy's ruby red slippers in Wicked
Though 'Wicked' is a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz,' Dorothy wears silver shoes in the musical adaptation. Here's why.
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Why Does WICKED Use Silver Shoes and Not Ruby Slippers Like in THE WIZARD OF OZ?
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz remain the most iconic pair of footwear in cinema history. The shoes, worn by ...
'Wicked' Plot Explanation Goes Viral
The feature film, which opened on November 22, is an adaption of the acclaimed Broadway musical Wicked, a retelling of The ...
Why are the slippers silver instead of ruby red in 'Wicked'?
In Baum's book, the magical footwear is not ruby but silver. This detail was altered in the 1939 film to leverage the new ...
Wicked: Why the Iconic Ruby Slippers Aren’t Red, Explained
Think those legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are making a comeback in the new Wicked movie? Think again. In a ...
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Real reason Dorothy's shoes in new Wicked film aren't red
One devoted Wizard of Oz fan has revealed why Wicked producers made Dorothy's slippers sliver instead of ruby.
Why Aren't the Iconic Ruby Slippers in “Wicked” Red? The Movie's Costume Designer Explains (Exclusive)
Costume designer Paul Tazewell tells PEOPLE that he pulled inspiration from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz' ...