Wicked Sets: Behind the Magic of Oscar-Winning Design ✨
Discover how production designer Nathan Crowley crafted the iconic sets for 'Wicked,' from Shiz to Emerald City, winning an Oscar in 2025.

Architectural Digest
927.1K views • Nov 21, 2024

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Today, AD welcomes production designer Nathan Crowley to explain how he designed the 2025 Academy Award winning sets for ‘Wicked’. Through his extensive use of practical effects, Crowley designed sets where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could shine and come alive as Glinda and Elphaba. From planting nine million tulips for Munchkinland to Shiz’s 52-foot high set, Crowley’s designs for ‘Wicked’ are truly immersive and nothing short of impressive.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Munchkinland
03:10 Shiz Exterior
10:02 Shiz Library
11:51 Elphaba & Glinda’s Room
13:30 The Emerald City
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00:00 Intro
00:15 Munchkinland
03:10 Shiz Exterior
10:02 Shiz Library
11:51 Elphaba & Glinda’s Room
13:30 The Emerald City
Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU
Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34
ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.
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