Why Aren't Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in “Wicked” Red? All About the Costume Designer's Choice to Stray from the Iconic Color

Costume designer Paul Tazewell told PEOPLE in 2024 that the silver slippers were inspired by L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of ...

The strange story of why Wicked: For Good's ruby slippers aren't ruby slippers at all

If you're not up on your Wicked lore, you might be wondering whether this is a mistake on the part of the filmmakers. However ...
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'Wizard of Oz's Iconic Ruby Slippers Weren't Always Ruby

TanChun is a traveling film director and screenwriter who believes in positive Asian representation in Hollywood. She aspires to create more stories in Western media that give Asian actors a chance to ...

Judy Garland’s Granddaughter Takes In the Iconic Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ For the First Time

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recently welcomed Judy Garland’s granddaughter Vanessa Jade O’Neill for a private visit ...
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Dorothy's ruby slippers featured in 'The Wizard of Oz' auction for over $30 million

Stolen slippers, a witch hat and millions of dollars, oh my! Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers featured in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" auctioned for over $30 million at Heritage Auctions' Dec. 7 ...