Entwined with the compelling origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked showcases several other Wizard of Oz backstories, including that of Dorothy's "Cowardly Lion." Wicked primarily ...

However, the unexpected inspiration came from the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz." Anderson had a photo of the film's main characters, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Lion in his workshop.

Watching the film, we realized how relevant it is 92 years later. As a country, we need the very things they were seeking.