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Our take
A PG musical fantasy about Elphaba and Glinda before Dorothy arrives in Oz. It is rated PG for some scary action and brief mild language. Songs cover bullying, loss and political injustice, and one crowd lyric urges killing. Romantic flirting stays chaste. The long runtime and emotional themes suit upper elementary kids and teens, especially fans of the stage show.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, integrity and standing up for outsiders anchor the story Elphaba and Glinda grow into allies who challenge unfair power
Story (may spoil tone)
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Violence Fantasy peril and a dark crowd lyric appear in the musical set pieces.…
Fantasy peril and a dark crowd lyric appear in the musical set pieces. There are no sustained graphic fights
Language Brief mild language appears in line with the PG certificate. Swearing n…
Brief mild language appears in line with the PG certificate. Swearing never becomes a major feature
Sex / nudity Flirting, kiss-goodbye lyrics and ballroom romance appear without nudit…
Flirting, kiss-goodbye lyrics and ballroom romance appear without nudity. The romance stays chaste and song-led
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Flying monkeys, wizard authority and injustice may unsettle sensitive k…
Flying monkeys, wizard authority and injustice may unsettle sensitive kids. The dread sits in mood and spectacle more than gore
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Young witches face scary action and school-age bullying in Oz. Childhoo…
Young witches face scary action and school-age bullying in Oz. Childhood vulnerability is woven into the school and political plot
Bullying / discrimination School ostracism and anti-green prejudice are central themes. The music…
School ostracism and anti-green prejudice are central themes. The musical treats outsider bullying as a core conflict
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and passing-away references appear in song lyrics. Grief is emotio…
Loss and passing-away references appear in song lyrics. Grief is emotional and lyrical rather than graphic
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- Elphaba is judged for how she looks. How do first impressions change over time?
- The story asks who is truly wicked. Can two sides of a conflict both feel right?
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