For over 80 years, the shoes in question have been the ruby slippers from the 1939 adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. But don't expect to see those scarlet pumps in Wicked, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz telling the tale of the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West.

One devoted Wizard of Oz fan has revealed why Wicked producers made Dorothy's slippers sliver instead of ruby.

Costume designer Paul Tazewell tells PEOPLE that he pulled inspiration from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz'

Though many of us expected Dorothy’s iconic slippers to be ruby in Wicked, costume designer Paul Tazewell confirmed why they chose to stick with the source material’s silver.

Think those legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are making a comeback in the new Wicked movie? Think again. In a dazzling twist, Dorothy’s famous footwear has undergone a striking metamorphosis,

Costume designer Paul Tazewell explains the inspiration behind his new design, adorned with more than 1,000 crystals.

Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland and a menacing Wicked Witch hat worn by Margaret Hamilton during the filming of “The Wizard of Oz” are officially up for auction. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports on the shoes that were once stolen and missing for 13 years,

"Wicked's" director and costume designer say why Dorothy's ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are silver in "Wicked."

T he Wicked movie has finally landed on the 2024 movie schedule, bringing the beloved Broadway musical to life on the big screen. While it offers a dazzling reimagining of the lan