Why are the Munchkins different in Wicked? How Ethan Slater inspired their new look
The Wizard of Oz has long been criticised for playing into offensive stereotypes by depicting the Munchkins as little people. In the original L. Frank Baum book, they're actually written as the same height as Dorothy and Wicked as a musical has steered clear of depicting Munchkins as little people in stage productions of the show.