Wicked Sequels

Wicked was first published by Gregory Maguire in 1995, and since then the story has grown into massive popularity. Since the stage version first appeared as a musical in 2003, the story has become even more famous  as it draws more and more fans into Maguire’s story-telling mastery. Today, Wicked tickets are a favorite buy on StubHub.com.

Since the publication of Wicked, Maguire has added to the story with Son of A Witch and A Lion Among Men. Two stories that perpetuate the tale of Oz with further twistings of plot, and fascinating turns of events.

Son of A Witch was the first addition to the story, and was published on September 27, 2005. The story takes place where Wicked left off, with her death. She leaves behind the young boy, Liir who may or may not be her song, to either carry on her legacy or to follow a separate path of his own making. Fascinating and well-written, one wonders whether this story will also make it to the stage in the coming years, or not.

Lion Among Men was published last year, on October 14, 2008. It tells the story of Brrr - The Cowardsly Lion, who is searching for information on Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. His journeys have brought him to Yackle, the oracle who hovered on the sidelines of Elphaba’s life.

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