Wicked Trivia

100+ Wicked Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: December 19th, 2024

Get ready to unleash your inner mischief with wicked trivia game! From diabolical deeds in history to the dark secrets of pop culture, these questions are packed with twists, turns, and wickedly fun facts Perfect for thrill-seekers and trivia buffs, it’s time to test your daring knowledge and embrace the wickedness!

Wicked Production Trivia

Question: Who directed the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked, featuring Elphaba and Glinda?

Answer: Jon M Chu

Question: Which studio produced and distributed the film Wicked (2024), based on the Broadway musical?

Answer: Universal Pictures

Question: Who composed the original songs and score for Wicked, including the iconic "Defying Gravity"?

Answer: Stephen Schwartz

Question: What is the setting of Wicked (2024 film), where Shiz University is located?

Answer: Land of Oz

Question: Who wrote the original book for the Broadway musical Wicked?

Answer: Winnie Holzman

Question: Which event caused the suspension of filming for Wicked in July 2023?

Answer: 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike

Question: What was the budget for the 2024 film Wicked?

Answer: $150 million

Question: Who is the character Madame Morrible portrayed by in the film Wicked?

Answer: Michelle Yeoh

Question: What is the film's tagline, associated with Elphaba's journey in Wicked?

Answer: Everyone deserves a chance to fly

Question: Which two production companies were involved in producing Wicked (2024 film)?

Answer: Universal Pictures and Marc Platt Productions

Question: What is the planned release date for the sequel, Wicked: For Good?

Answer: November 2025

Question: Who served as the cinematographer for the film Wicked?

Answer: Alice Brooks

Question: Where did the principal photography for Wicked take place?

Answer: England

Question: Who was responsible for the visual effects in Wicked?

Answer: Industrial Light & Magic and Framestore

Question: What innovative technology did Jon M Chu use during the post-production of Wicked?

Answer: Apple Vision Pro

Question: Which original Broadway actress praised the performances of the film's Elphaba and Glinda?

Answer: Idina Menzel

Question: What motivated the split of Wicked into two films, as explained by the director?

Answer: To avoid cutting plot points and expand character journeys

Question: Who co-wrote the screenplay for Wicked alongside Winnie Holzman?

Answer: Dana Fox

Question: How long did it take to complete the post-production of the first part of Wicked?

Answer: Completed on September 19, 2024

Question: Which character's arc was expanded upon in the film adaptation to include the surname Woodsman?

Answer: Boq

Question: What was unique about Marissa Bode's casting as Nessarose in Wicked?

Answer: She is the first wheelchair-assisted actor to play the part

Question: Who composed the incidental underscore for the film Wicked?

Answer: John Powell

Question: What inspired Jon M Chu's direction style for Wicked?

Answer: Steven Spielberg's Hook

Question: Who was confirmed as the production designer for Wicked?

Answer: Nathan Crowley

Question: Which song from Wicked required special recording techniques, as mentioned in the production notes?

Answer: "Defying Gravity"

Wicked Characters Trivia

Question: Who plays the role of Elphaba Thropp, the wicked witch, in the 2024 film Wicked?

Answer: Cynthia Erivo

Question: Which pop star portrays Galinda Upland, who becomes Glinda the Good, in Wicked (2024)

Answer: Ariana Grande-Butera

Question: Who stars as Fiyero Tigelaar, Elphaba's love interest, in the film Wicked?

Answer: Jonathan Bailey

Question: Which actor voices Doctor Dillamond, the talking goat professor at Shiz University, in Wicked?

Answer: Peter Dinklage

Question: Who takes on the role of Madame Morrible, the Dean of Sorcery at Shiz University, in the Wicked film?

Answer: Michelle Yeoh

Question: Which legendary actor portrays The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked (2024)

Answer: Jeff Goldblum

Question: Who is cast as Boq Woodsman, the Munchkin in love with Glinda, in the film Wicked?

Answer: Ethan Slater

Question: Who plays Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba's paraplegic sister, in the movie Wicked?

Answer: Marissa Bode

Question: Which actress portrays the young Elphaba in Wicked (2024)

Answer: Karis Musongole

Question: Who plays Professor Nikidik, the unscrupulous professor at Shiz University, in the film Wicked?

Answer: Colin Michael Carmichael

Question: Which character is portrayed by Sharon D Clarke in Wicked (2024 film)

Answer: Dulcibear, the talking bear nanny

Question: Who is the movement artist for Dr Dillamond in the film Wicked?

Answer: Luisa Guerrerio

Question: Which actress plays Shenshen, one of Glinda's college friends, in Wicked?

Answer: Bronwyn James

Question: Who portrays Governor Thropp, Elphaba and Nessarose's father, in Wicked?

Answer: Andy Nyman

Question: Which actress plays Mrs Thropp, Elphaba and Nessarose's mother, in the film Wicked?

Answer: Courtney-Mae Briggs

Question: Who is cast as Miss Coddle, the headmistress at Shiz University, in Wicked?

Answer: Keala Settle

Question: Which actor plays Avaric, Fiyero's friend, in Wicked (2024)

Answer: Aaron Teoh

Question: Who voices Wolf Doctor, who helps deliver Elphaba during her birth, in the film Wicked?

Answer: Jenna Boyd

Question: Which actor reprises his role as Fiyero in the film Wicked after his Broadway performance?

Answer: Jonathan Bailey

Question: Who is the original Elphaba that inspired the character in the Broadway musical?

Answer: Idina Menzel

Question: Which original Broadway actress played Glinda and is now praising the film's Glinda portrayal?

Answer: Kristin Chenoweth

Question: Who portrays the voice of Dulcibear, a character introduced in the film adaptation of Wicked?

Answer: Sharon D Clarke

Question: Who plays the new character Pfannee, Glinda's college friend, in Wicked (2024)

Answer: Bowen Yang

Question: Who is the actor playing the role of the Cowardly Lion cub in Wicked (2024 film)

Answer: [Not Specified]

Question: Which actress played Elphaba in the original Broadway production and is now seen in the film adaptation?

Answer: Idina Menzel

Wicked Plot Trivia

Question: In Wicked (2024), where does Elphaba arrive to attend university?

Answer: Shiz University

Question: What causes Elphaba to be ostracized upon her arrival at Shiz University?

Answer: Her bright green skin

Question: Which character offers to privately tutor Elphaba at Shiz University?

Answer: Madame Morrible

Question: What is Elphaba's goal in accepting Madame Morrible's tutoring?

Answer: To meet the Wizard and be "de-greenified"

Question: How does Elphaba first use her magic at Shiz University?

Answer: She inadvertently displays her magical abilities

Question: Who is Elphaba's roommate at Shiz University, who later becomes Glinda the Good?

Answer: Galinda Upland

Question: What is the name of the place where Galinda convinces Boq to take Nessarose for the party?

Answer: Ozdust Ballroom

Question: What happens when Professor Nikidik attempts live experimentation on a lion cub?

Answer: Elphaba uses magic to spin poppy dust over the room

Question: What realization does Elphaba come to about the Wizard during her meeting in the Emerald City?

Answer: That the Wizard is a fraud and behind the suppression of Animals

Question: How does Elphaba escape from the Emerald City?

Answer: She levitates a broom and flies away

Question: What title is given to Elphaba after her actions against the Wizard?

Answer: The Wicked Witch of the West

Question: What causes Elphaba and Glinda's friendship to deteriorate in Wicked?

Answer: Elphaba's opposition to the Wizard's regime

Question: How does Glinda respond when Elphaba decides to stop the Wizard's plans?

Answer: She supports her but is apprehended by guards

Question: What is the relationship between Elphaba and Nessarose in Wicked?

Answer: Nessarose is Elphaba's paraplegic younger sister

Question: What song marks Elphaba's emotional farewell to Glinda?

Answer: Defying Gravity

Question: What event leads to Nessarose's death in the film Wicked?

Answer: Governor Thropp suffers a heart attack

Question: How does the film Wicked end?

Answer: With Elphaba flying off into the Western Sky, leaving on a cliffhanger

Question: What is the Grimmerie, as mentioned in the plot of Wicked?

Answer: A sacred spellbook controlled by the Wizard

Question: What is the occupation of Dr Dillamond in Wicked?

Answer: History professor and talking Goat

Question: How does Elphaba become known as the Wicked Witch of the West?

Answer: Through her opposition to the Wizard and actions to stop him

Question: What is the name of Elphaba's sister in Wicked?

Answer: Nessarose Thropp

Question: How does Elphaba attempt to help Nessarose in the film?

Answer: She enchants Nessarose's silver shoes to allow her to walk

Question: What role does Madame Morrible play in Elphaba's life at Shiz University?

Answer: She is the Dean of Sorcery Studies and Elphaba's private tutor

Question: What causes the city of Munchkinland to declare war on Elphaba?

Answer: Her opposition to the Wizard and actions against him

Question: How does Glinda find out about Morrible and the Wizard's plans in Wicked?

Answer: She realizes that Morrible summoned the tornado that killed Nessarose

Miscellaneous Wicked Trivia

Question: When did Wicked premiere in the United States?

Answer: November 22, 2024

Question: How much did Wicked gross worldwide as of December 15, 2024?

Answer: $5253 million

Question: What record did Wicked set at the box office?

Answer: Highest-grossing Oz-related film

Question: Which award did Wicked win at the National Board of Review?

Answer: Best Film

Question: Who originated the role of Glinda the Good in the original Broadway production of "Wicked"?

Answer: Kristin Chenoweth

Question: Which actress was the original Elphaba in the Broadway production of "Wicked"?

Answer: Idina Menzel

Question: Which singer known for her powerful vocals performed the role of Elphaba and sang "Defying Gravity"?

Answer: Idina Menzel

Question: Who took over the role of Elphaba on Broadway after Idina Menzel?

Answer: Stephanie J Block

Question: Which actress portrayed Elphaba in the West End production of "Wicked"?

Answer: Cynthia Erivo

Question: What is the name of the character who is a teacher of Animals at Shiz University in "Wicked"?

Answer: Doctor Dillamond

Question: Which song does the original Elphaba sing when she dreams of meeting the Wizard?

Answer: "The Wizard and I"

Question: What iconic accessory does Glinda often wear that is black in "Wicked"?

Answer: The Black Hat

Question: Which pop star has expressed fandom for "Wicked" but has no official role in the musical?

Answer: Ariana Grande

Question: Who played the role of Nessarose in the original Broadway cast of "Wicked"?

Answer: Katie Rose Clarke

Question: Which actress known for her role as Elphaba performed the famous melting scene in "Wicked"?

Answer: Cynthia Erivo

Question: Which "Wicked" cast member later starred in the TV series "The Good Wife"?

Answer: Katie Rose Clarke

Question: Who directed the original Broadway production of "Wicked" starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth?

Answer: Joe Mantello

Question: What is the name of the song Glinda sings to encourage Elphaba's popularity?

Answer: "Popular"

Question: Which character in "Wicked" is transformed into the Tin Man?

Answer: Boq the Munchkin

Question: Which song does Stephanie J Block notably perform as Elphaba?

Answer: “Defying Gravity”

Question: What color is Elphaba’s signature dress in "Wicked"?

Answer: Green

Question: Which actress played Elphaba in the first US national tour of "Wicked"?

Answer: Stephanie J Block

Question: What is the name of Glinda’s pet poodle in "Wicked"?

Answer: Butler

Question: Which song in "Wicked" is considered Elphaba’s anthem of empowerment?

Answer: “Defying Gravity”

Question: Who wrote the original novel that the musical "Wicked" is based on?

Answer: Gregory Maguire