Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, joins us for a screening and discussion of the new musical film WICKED (2024), the world within his books, and all things Oz!

WICKED brings the untold origin story of the witches of Oz to life, based on Maguire’s bestselling novel and the beloved Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), this visually stunning adaptation stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.

Gregory Maguire is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for adults and children in addition to Wicked, including Son of a Witch, After Alice, and A Wild Winter Swan. A former professor and co-director at the Simmons College Center for the Study of Children’s Literature, Maguire continues to enchant readers with his inventive storytelling and masterful prose.

Movie Screening followed by Discussion.
160 minutes | PG | Musical