The Wicked Witch of the East

Much like in the musical, Nessarose (Marissa Bode) is now the governor of Munchkinland following the death of her and Elphaba’s father (Andy Nyman), which Elphaba is aware of in the film, but learns from her sister in the musical.

As such, she has made Boq (Ethan Slater) her servant because she is still in love with him and hopes he will one day return her affections. In the movie, she tells Boq that he is free to leave and pursue Glinda—whom he is still in love with—although he quickly learns otherwise when he reaches the train station and finds out Munchkins now need a travel permit.

He then returns to Nessarose before Elphaba appears to ask for her sister’s help. In new lyrics added to “The Wicked Witch of the East,” Nessarose reminisces about their past at Shiz as she blames Elphaba for her misfortune. In the musical, Elphaba enchants her sister’s silver shoes which helps Nessarose get out of her wheelchair and begin walking. In the movie, however, Elphaba enchants the shoes to make Nessarose float, as she returns to her wheelchair.