Judy Garland’s Daughter Shares What She’d Think Of The Wicked Movie, And Now I Need To Re-Watch The Wizard Of Oz

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The story of The Wizard of Oz, which is adored by many, has regained its popularity as one of the top-grossing franchises due to the success of Wicked. Although not a direct sequel to the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland, the initial chapter of Wicked borrowed several visual elements from the well-known film. The daughter of Judy Garland thinks her mother would have been fine with this, and she imagines that Garland would have warmly embraced Jon M. Chu’s adaptation.

Lorna Luft, one of Judy Garland’s daughters, recently shared her thoughts with People magazine. When inquired about the latest successful musical, Luft expressed her belief that her mother would have truly appreciated it, putting it simply: “I am certain she would have loved it.

She would’ve loved [Wicked].

Every Thanksgiving, TV would play “The Wizard of Oz,” and I’d watch it annually as if on a schedule. Since then, however, quite some time has passed since I last saw that timeless movie. Watching “Wicked” recently and reflecting on Judy Garland now, stirs in me the desire to re-experience that classic film once more.

As a fervent admirer, I’d say that my most memorable and iconic role is that of Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” For numerous fans like myself, the film adaptation has become the quintessential version of this timeless tale, even overshadowing the original book. While Judy Garland graced the screen with many remarkable performances throughout her career, “The Wizard of Oz” undeniably holds a special place that will forever be etched in our collective memory.

It’s not hard to picture Judy Garland taking delight in the musical “Wicked”. Beyond her fame as a film star, she was also a significant figure on Broadway. One can easily guess that she might have been an ardent admirer of the original show that served as inspiration for the “Wicked” movie. The joy she would have experienced upon seeing it transform into a motion picture could only have been multiplied.

Lorna Luft feels certain that her mother would have enjoyed the musical Wicked, but she’s hesitant when it comes to guessing which specific part of the show her mom would have liked best. When asked about this, Luft expresses uncertainty, stating that she’s not entirely sure.

I have no idea. But she would’ve loved it.

It’s understandable that many fans of the musical “Wicked” might find it challenging to choose their favorite moment from the initial film. Although “Defying Gravity” is undeniably the most memorable tune, there were numerous other scenes that had audiences humming in the cinema upon its release.

Absolutely, if Judy Garland was a fan of “Wicked: Part One,” it’s easy to guess she would have loved “Wicked: For Good” even more. The second Wicked movie will adapt Act Two from the stage musical and will likely show significant portions of the story happening at the same time as events in “The Wizard of Oz.

Although Dorothy is not typically a leading figure in the tale, director Jon M. Chu has disclosed that Dorothy will indeed feature in the upcoming movie. It’s intriguing to think Judy Garland might have found it amusing or exciting to see her famous film reimagined from a fresh point of view.

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2025-04-10 01:37