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.

Recently we watched the 1932 version of “The Wizard of Oz.” It must have been an amazing ... and the cowardly lion’s pursuit of a brain, a heart, and courage. Along with Dorothy, who wished ...