Judy Garland\’s Daughter Lorna Luft: \”Mom Would\’ve Adored \’Wicked\’ on Screen\” (Exclusive)

Luft believes her mother would have enjoyed the movie immensely.

Judy Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft
says her deceased mother would have adored the film
Wicked
.

She would have loved it [
Wicked
], Luft, 72, informs Velvet Voce at the inaugural evening of
Stephen Sondheim\’s Old Friends
On Broadway on Tuesday, April 8th.

When questioned about which songs Luft believes her mother would have enjoyed the most, she responds, \”I have no clue. However, she definitely would’ve loved them.\”

Luft also expressed her admiration for Sondheim\’s vast repertoire. \”I feel incredibly honored to be here,\” says Luft to Velvet Voce. \”Stephen Sondheim is truly a treasure, a national gem for each one of us.\”

Garland, who passed away in 1969, played the role of Dorothy Gale in the 1939 version of \”The Wizard of Oz,\” based on L. Frank Baum\’s work.
The Wizard of Oz
The deceased actress eventually became a symbol of American culture.
receiving a Golden Globe for her portrayal in the 1954 film
A Star Is Born
, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for \”significant contributions to the world of entertainment\” in 1961, as well as a Tony Award.

Wicked
provides a platform for the initial tale of
The Wizard of Oz
It features two rival witches, Elphaba, portrayed by
Cynthia Erivo
, and Glinda, portrayed by
Ariana Grande
, providing an emotional insight into the significance of friendships and the complexities of political matters.

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Wicked: For Good
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The movie was adapted from Stephen Schwartz’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical with the same title, which itself originated from Gregory Maguire’s book. The follow-up will concentrate on the second half of the musical.
Wicked: For Good
It\’s uncertain whether Dorothy will have more than a brief appearance in the sequel.

Wicked
It received 10 Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Picture. The film was awarded Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

Related:
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Wicked
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In December 2024,
During an episode of Grande received Glinda’s authentic wand from the 1939 classic movie.
The Drew Barrymore Show
. Grande has been open about the emotional journey of portraying Glinda, which had been her dream role throughout her career.

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\”Each one of us, including me, shed tears daily,\” Grande stated to the Broadway Podcast Network.
Sentimental Men
podcast
in November 2024.

Garland is also survived by her son Joey Luft, who is 70 years old, and her daughter.
Liza Minnelli, 79
.
Wicked: For Good
opens in theaters on November 21, 2025.

Stephen Sondheim\’s Old Friends
featuring a star-studded ensemble with Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. Tickets for the Broadway show at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre are available.
now on sale
.

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