Wicked: Part I Is Somehow Longer Than the Whole Broadway Musical. Allow Me to Explain.
Briefly

The film adaptation of Wicked: Part I is longer than the entire stage musical, allowing for deeper character development while retaining the essence of the original story.
Despite being just Part I of a two-part adaptation, Wicked runs at 2 hours and 40 minutes, about 10 minutes longer than the original Broadway musical.
The film ends at the pivotal point of the original musical's Act 1 finale, 'Defying Gravity,' marking a significant moment for Elphaba's character.
The movie enhances the narrative experience by focusing on its primary characters, rather than introducing many side plots, which strengthens the relationships in the story.
Read at Slate Magazine
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