ArtNet: ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer on How M.C. Escher and Damien Hirst Inspired His Vision of Oz

Ariana Grande as Glinda in the iconic bubble dress. Image: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures.

Vittoria BenzineNovember 22,

The hotly anticipated on-screen adaptation of Wicked—the musical extravaganza which was in itself an adaptation of a novel—has finally hit cinemas. Director John M. Chu tapped Grammy-winning musician Ariana Grande and Tony-winning performer Cynthia Erivo to animate the Wicked Witch of the West’s beloved back story. He also brought on decorated costume designer Paul Tazewell, of Hamilton fame, to dress his new iteration of Oz.

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