Wicked is actually significantly different than most of the stories that get cut in half. Wicked itself, i.e. the musical that the film is based on, has a natural breaking point. However, the thing that makes Wicked different than all the rest is that its first act is already a complete story.

Wondering why Wicked was split into two movies? Here's what went into the decision to make audiences wait a whole year for part two.

Second, condensing the musical into one film meant cutting or leaving out important scenes, songs, and moments that fans cherish. Schwartz and the team wanted to preserve these details, ensuring the movie captured the depth of the story and characters.

So, in celebration of Wicked, here are 13 celebs who've starred in the musical at some point, be it on Broadway, a touring production, or a sit-down show outside of New York: In 2005, the Saturday Night Live alum originated the role of Elphaba in a sit-down production of Wicked in Chicago before reprising the role on Broadway the following year.

Wicked has finally arrived and is a major box-office hit, leaving us all waiting to return to the Yellow Brick Road for Wicked: Part 2. While you might think you know the story of Glinda and Elphaba thanks to The Wizard of Oz,