‘Wicked’ takes home Golden Globe; Hear from Brighton grad who co-wrote screen adaptation

The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” took home the award for cinematic and box-office achievement at the 82nd annual Golden Globes. Did you know that the film has a Rochester connection?

Dana Fox, a 1994 Brighton graduate, co-wrote the script for part one of the film adaptation of “Wicked.” She told News10NBC that part of the driving force that got her there is some frozen north toughness. You can see her full interview in the YouTube video in this story.

“I would walk outside and my tears would just sort of instantly freeze in my eyelashes and I would think ‘this is impossible, how is anyone supposed to live like this?’ But now I realize it gave me a lot of grit. It really made me into someone who can do hard things,” She said.

“Wicked” was also up for three other nominations: Best comedy or musical, best actress in a comedy or musical film, and best supporting actress. The film has grossed over $681 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film based on a Broadway musical.

Fox’s other film credits include “Cruella”, “Couples Retreat”, and “What Happens in Vegas”.