Culver City elects first out gay mayor — and Elphaba helped celebrate
The California city, where The Wizard of Oz was filmed, made LGBTQ+ history with the election of Freddy Puza.
December 15, 2025
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Cynthia Erivo reacts to queer people finding solace in 'Defying Gravity' ​​
The Out100 Icon of the Year, Cynthia Erivo, became emotional discussing how Elphaba's showstopper "Defying Gravity" gives hope to LGBTQ+ people in the days after the election.
November 16, 2024
Here's our honest cast comparison of the 'Wicked' movie and Broadway musical
How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?
October 23, 2024
Ariana Grande & Kristin Chenoweth agree: 'Wicked's Glinda is 'a little in the closet'
Is anyone surprised?
November 22, 2024
Let Wicked's 'For Good' Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were joined onstage by dozens of Elphabas and Glindas to sing a tearjerking 'For Good' for Wicked's 15th anniversary special.Â
October 30, 2018
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in talks to star in West End musical
The former onscreen couple may be taking their chemistry onstage for a Sondheim show.
December 16, 2025
'Wizard of Oz' to Get LGBTQ-Inclusive, Racially Diverse Remake
Kenya Barris says he'll write and direct a version that will reflect where the world is now.
September 26, 2022
Being Wicked
The smash Broadway hit is in Los Angeles on its way around the country, and there's a lot in it for gays and lesbians to relate to
July 5, 2005
Navigating the Yellow Brick Road to a Rainbow-Hued Future
The modern-day glut of information is as confusing as Oz was to Dorothy -- but we must keep moving forward and click our heels at the voting booth, Kurt Niece writes.
November 1, 2018
Randy Rainbow Gets 'Wicked' in New Midterm Election Parody
The comedian tells everyone to "put on some makeup and get your ass in line."
November 5, 2018
Jonathan Bailey Joins Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked' Films
The gay Bridgerton heartthrob will join the cast of the upcoming two-part film adapted from the popular Broadway musical.
September 22, 2022
Under the rainbow: LGBTQ+ stars who brought ‘Wicked’ to life
These LGBTQ+ superstars brought the Wicked movie and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, to the big screen.
October 22, 2025
Defying Inequality
The Los Angeles cast of Wicked took to a cabaret stage Monday night to combat inequality and raise money for gay rights. Wicked casts in New York, Louisville, and Chicago did so as well.
January 13, 2009
Kristin Chenoweth defends the LGBTQ+ community: 'God loves us all the same'
The Broadway legend has always stood up for equality.
May 15, 2024
The sneaky way one Utah teacher showed support for LGBTQ+ students despite bigoted laws
Soon, rainbow flags will be banned in classrooms in the state.
May 5, 2025
Adam Lambert and Cynthia Erivo join forces for a biblical showdown
After stealing the show in Cabaret, Lambert’s next act might be his most electric yet.
May 5, 2025
Bowen Yang spills 'Wicked' tea on Fiyero's bisexuality
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming movie musical.
October 10, 2024
10 wonderfully wild fun facts about the history of 'Wicked'
Learn more about the rich history of the novel and musical production that inspired the Wicked movie.
November 23, 2024