Wicked

Ethan Slater will play Boq inWicked, a Munchkin from the world of Oz.

Erivo and Grande playElphaba and Glinda inWicked, the latter of which is Boq’s main love interest.

While definitely a supporting player, Boq plays a pivotal role in the story.

Wicked - Poster

His involvement represents a new chapter for Munchkins largely because of one depiction detail.

Boq is an important figure in theoriginalWickednovel, but has a slightly smaller role in the stage production.

This decision has profound implications both for Boq as a character and the way that all Munchkins are portrayed.

An edited image of Boq and Elphaba in Wicked.

Custom Image by Max Ruscinski

In our eyes, Munchkin was not a size.

In the 1939 film, all the Munchkins were very small in stature compared to characters like Dorothy.

Therefore, it was likely hard to decide how to portray Boq and the other Munchkins.

Ethan Slater as Boq, smiling on the Wicked poster

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

Therefore, it is good that Chu had a clear creative vision for Munchkins inWickedfrom the start.

An edited image of Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked.

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

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