Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on June 09, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Gregory Maguire! May your celebration be as "wickedly" delightful as your fantastic tales. It's no exaggeration to say you've cast a magical spell on countless minds, transforming our perception of witches from green villains to deeply misunderstood heroes. Thanks for giving us Wicked—the only time we gladly sided with the Witch of the West.

Here's hoping the coming year brings continued creativity and greater enchantment (and fewer flying monkeys). You’ve set stages ablaze and imaginations soaring around the world—quite a feat even Dorothy herself couldn’t match. Have an iconic day worthy of applause louder than any Broadway finale!