Wicked film adaptation alters key song lyric to enhance character focus

The movie adaptation of "Wicked" has made a notable change to the song "Dancing Through Life." In the film, Fiyero does not ask about the "most swankified place in town," a line that was included in the Broadway show. Director Jon M. Chu explained that the change was made to keep the focus on Fiyero's character. He wanted Fiyero to introduce the Ozdust Ballroom to his fellow students, rather than them already knowing about it. Audience reactions to the change are mixed, with some fans understanding the reasoning while others wish the term "swankified" had been used elsewhere. The film has generally been well-received, with viewers eager for the second half of the story.