00:00Though it is, I admit, the tiniest bit, unlike I anticipated."
00:09Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the plot points and character
00:14developments that will be addressed in Wicked Part 2.
00:17We wouldn't want you to be devastated by spoilers, and there are some big ones, so
00:22this is your warning.
00:23We have a lot of special things in movie 2 that come to mind, but I can't talk about
00:27them yet, so, later.
00:45The short answer is yes.
00:47While the show doesn't specify a time frame, Gregory Maguire's novel suggests it's been
00:51about five years.
00:53By now, Glinda is widely known as Glinda the Good, leaving her shiz days far behind.
00:58Good to see me, isn't it?
01:00There's no reason the musical shouldn't follow this timeline, too.
01:03In fact, March of the Witch Hunters hints at a time shift.
01:06And the lion also has agreements to repay.
01:09If she'd let him fight his own battles when he was young, he wouldn't be a coward today!
01:17So where's Elphaba been all this time?
01:19Well, as we know, she's a fervent animal activist who had just learned that the wizard
01:23was behind their oppression.
01:25So after she flies away, she fully commits to her role as their defender.
01:28And so it becomes this really beautiful, unselfish crusade to help the animals.
01:35Oh.
01:37Act 2's opening number, thank goodness, catches us up on what's happened.
01:41Well, at least one version of the story.
01:47Number 9.
01:48Who was Elphaba's mom's mystery man?
02:03In the opening number, No One Mourns the Wicked, Glinda tries to garner some compassion for
02:08Elphaba.
02:16In a flashback to before she was born, we learn that her mother wasn't entirely faithful
02:21to her father.
02:22Both on stage and in the movie, the identity of this mystery lover remains a secret, though
02:27his green elixir likely explains why Elphaba was born green.
02:38If you haven't yet figured out who he is, all will be revealed near the end of Part
02:432, if the movie stays true to the show.
02:46We won't give it away, but if you've been paying attention, much like the yellow brick
02:50road, all the clues will lead you to the answer.
02:53Number 8.
02:54What happened to Dr. Dillamond?
03:02The last time we saw Shiz's history professor, he was warning his students while being dragged
03:07from his classroom.
03:08Before that, we saw his efforts to raise awareness about the plight of animals and meeting with
03:13colleagues to discuss the something bad happening across Oz.
03:21After he's replaced, the students are shown how the regime plans to use cages to strip
03:25animals of their equality.
03:27In Act 2, Elphaba returns to the Emerald City to free the flying monkeys, but the wizard
03:32intervenes and tries to convince her they'd still make a wonderful team.
03:55She's almost swayed until she finds her old professor, whose condition makes her even
03:59more adamant to take down the wizard.
04:06Number 7.
04:07Will there be any new songs?
04:15Part 1 featured some lyric changes and a new section in one short day, but the soundtrack
04:20largely remained the same as fans know it.
04:34Composer Stephen Schwartz wrote new songs for Part 1, but they were ultimately deemed
04:38unnecessary.
04:39However, he confirmed that Part 2 will include two new songs, which he felt were quote, dramatically
04:45necessary.
05:01Director Jon M. Chu clarified that these songs will likely be added to the existing soundtrack,
05:05as he doesn't plan to cut any of the original score.
05:09That said, he noted the importance of pacing in staying true to quote, the sanctity of
05:13the show.
05:14Meaning, some songs might have updated lyrics or be rearranged to better fit the story.
05:19Number 6.
05:20The End.
05:21Does Elphaba get melted?
05:28If before watching Part 1, all you knew of these characters was from The Wizard of Oz,
05:32you might be thinking, oh no, I don't want Elphaba to melt.
05:36But yes, that iconic moment had to make its way into the show.
05:39Only this time, it's more bittersweet.
05:42For that, Elphaba has Dorothy captive.
05:44Glinda shows up to warn her of trouble ahead and tries to convince her to free the girl.
05:48After Elphaba gets a mysterious letter, she urges Glinda to back off to protect herself.
05:53They say goodbye, for good, and Glinda watches her friend melt.
05:57As for The Wizard, Elphaba might not be the one who stops him, but let's just say it's
06:02no coincidence he's so eager to escort Dorothy home.
06:12Number 5.
06:13How does Glinda become Glinda the Good?
06:18In Part 1, Glinda dreams of becoming a sorceress, but Madame Morrible has little faith in her
06:24and doesn't seem to like her much either.
06:37She only agrees to mentor Glinda at Elphaba's request.
06:40By the end of Part 1, though, she seemingly changes her tune, comforting Glinda as Elphaba
06:45flies away.
06:46In Part 2, we discover that this was all part of her plan to win Glinda over.
07:00Saying thank goodness, she fabricates a story about how Glinda reached her position.
07:13Glinda knows she doesn't deserve it, but remains silent in the face of injustice and
07:17lies.
07:18While she starts Part 2 as Glinda the Good, her story is about truly earning that title.
07:24Number 4.
07:25How does the Elphaba, Fiyero, and Glinda love triangle develop?
07:42When Fiyero first shows up at Shiz, he and Glinda seem like the perfect couple.
07:46But as he gets to know Elphaba, he starts seeing the world differently and is straw-struck
07:50by her.
07:57Oh, did we say straw?
08:05Anyway, Elphaba feels the spark too, but he's dating her bestie, so, you know, awkward.
08:28When he comes to see Elphaba off to the Emerald City, even Glinda senses their chemistry.
08:33Part 2 opens with a surprise engagement party, where Fiyero refuses to let lies about Elphaba
08:38slide and makes it his mission to find her.
08:41Our hearts soared when they reunited, but we ached for Glinda as she realizes she's
08:45not that girl.
08:53Number 3.
08:54How does Nessaros become the Wicked Witch of the East?
09:01How does sweet, unassuming Nessaros become the tyrannical leader of Munchkinland?
09:06Much of this is explored in the song Wicked Witch of the East, which was omitted from
09:09the soundtrack for being too content-heavy.
09:12We learn that Nessa is resentful of Elphaba for not using her magic to help her.
09:16Elphaba does find a way, enchanting her shoes, which explains why she's so obsessed with
09:21getting them back from Dorothy later.
09:36Meanwhile, Nessa realizes Bok's heart isn't tin in their relationship, so she abuses her
09:42power to force him to stay.
09:43Yet when he decides to pursue Glinda, Nessa tries to cast a love spell, but the results
09:48aren't exactly what she had in mind.
09:56Number 2.
09:57Do Elphaba and Glinda ever reunite?
10:08Yes they do, but not under the best circumstances.
10:11Glinda's fiancé leaves her for Elphaba, and her retaliation is unintentionally crushing.
10:17Then Glinda gives away Nessa's shoes.
10:19This scene sets Elphaba on her path to fully embrace the title of Wicked Witch.
10:37But don't worry, this isn't the last time they cross paths.
10:40When Glinda realizes she's been manipulated, she rushes to warn Elphaba about the angry
10:44mob headed her way.
10:46This all ties into For Good, which is the emotional heart of their story.
10:50The friends say their final goodbyes, acknowledging the profound impact they've had on each other.
11:08All we're saying is make sure you're well stocked on tissues for this moment.
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11:28Number 1.
11:29How does it connect with the plot of The Wizard of Oz?
11:36The opening scene of Part 1 takes us to the aftermath of Elphaba's melting, with Glinda
11:40confirming the events as we know them to her fellow Ozians.
11:44In the trailer, you can spot Dorothy and her companions on the yellow brick road, heading
11:48toward the Emerald City.
11:50Pay attention to what Dorothy's holding.
11:55As we saw in Act 2, Dorothy has crash-landed in Oz and skipped off to see the wizard in
12:00those magical slippers.
12:02Another teaser shows Dorothy in her audience with the wizard as he orders,
12:06Fans of The Wizard of Oz will see the story they know play out in Part 2, but from a totally
12:11thrillifying and scandalous new perspective.
12:15What else are you hoping to see in Wicked Part 2?
12:17We'd have the greatest gratitude if you told us in the comments.
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