Are you off to see the Wizard? Or have you already seen Wicked, and now you can't stop humming Defying Gravity? Never fear, you can fully immerse yourself in all things Wicked for free with your library card on hoopla! Listen to the film's soundtrack starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, or reminisce with the original Broadway cast recording featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. Read or listen to the book by Gregory Maguire that the movie is based on, and get ready for the forthcoming sequel by reading Maguire's Son of a Witch. They even have a documentary about the stage production, Wicked: The Real Story.
Can't get enough of the incredible cast of Wicked? Listen to Cynthia Erivo's 2021 album Ch.1 Vs. 1 and check out Ariana Grande's albums, including thank u, next and Dangerous Woman. Enjoy Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's jazzy Capitol Studios Sessions or their equally groovy I Shouldn't Be Telling You This. You can also watch some of Jeff's TV and film performances on hoopla, and you can catch Peter Dinklage in The Station Agent there as well. ‘Tis also the season to listen to Idina Menzel's Holiday Wishes album and a wide assortment of other festive music.
All of this and MORE on hoopla! We think you'll be tickled pink — or green.
Elise
These are great suggestions! Thank you!