So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s musical movie adaptation of author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 “Wizard of Oz” prequel novel and its 2003 Broadway musical?

The actress shares which scene emotionally wrecked her, which moments were improvised, when she found her singing voice, and more.

Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors. Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godspell” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.