Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum also star in Jon M. Chu's 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired fantasy, based on the $1.7 billion Broadway blockbuster.

Of course any trip to Oz requires top of the line craftsmanship so a big shout out to the sparkling cinematography of Alice Brooks, costume design of Paul Tazewell, production design of Nathan Crowley, and the dazzling choreography of Christopher Scott. John Powell’s thrilling musical score, blending with Schwartz’s iconic tunes is note perfect.

Readers, I am delighted to say that those first reports were right. “Wicked,” directed by Jon M. Chu, is a delight. It’s full of dazzling musical numbers and packed with talent,