Today, we remember Billie Burke, best known for her enchanting role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz (1939). But Burke’s legacy stretches far beyond the Emerald City — it’s a story of charm, resilience, and timeless talent. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1884, Billie’s early life was filled with adventure as the daughter of a Barnum & Bailey clown, growing up between Europe and the U.S. Her exposure to theater from a young age shaped her love for performance, leading to her stage debut

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“I really wanted audiences to embrace Glinda in the same way that Billie Burke in the dress was. The romance and fantasy of that was imbued and comes to life with Ariana Grande as Glinda. That was part of the process for every decision that I was making when I was designing the costumes,” said Paul Tazewell, costume designer for “Wicked.” I Variety 10 Artisans to Watch at SCAD Savannah Film Festival. SCAD - The University for Creative Careers Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/3AEbfcG | Variety

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