The Wicked Witch is Dead…or is she?

Find out the truth about Elphaba’s fate in Wicked Part 1.

The rest of this article contains spoilers for the Wicked movie.

Elphaba in Wicked movie

Does Elphaba Die In Wicked Part One?

So does she die inWicked?

This ultimately sets the stage for the flashback story of Elphaba’s life before she became the feared villain.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked.

This pivotal moment leads her to fly away on her enchanted broomstick, declaring her defiance of gravity.

Elphaba’s death in Act Two of theWickedBroadway musical is one of the biggest twists in the story.

The Witch melts away on the spot, signaling a swift end to her reign of terror.

Wicked Movie Spoilers & Full Plot Summary

Wickedis now playing in theaters.

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