Wicked has become one of the most beloved musicals of the past ten years, garnering praise from audiences and fans the world over. The excellently produced "prequel" companion to The Wizard of Oz focuses on the life of the Wicked Witch of the West and her fall from grace, similar to that of Milton's Paradise Lost. The original Broadway show helped further the careers of Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, and Idina Menzel, and various continuations of the production have made Wicked one of the longest running shows on Broadway. The Broadway musical won three Tony Awards, including a win for Idina Menzel for Best Leading Actress. Now, productions all over the US and Europe, a current 2011 tour, and a movie version in development, this musical juggernaut has no plans of stopping.