Dr. Dillamond’s chalkboard note in Wicked is a plot detail with multiple theories about authorship, but there is no definitive, canon answer in the original Broadway musical. Most discussions point to the note being connected to the tensions around animal rights and who had motive to plant a message in Dillamond’s classroom, with Madame Morrible frequently mentioned as a prime suspect in some analyses and fan theories. However, the official material does not explicitly confirm a single author. Key points and context
- In Wicked, Doctor Dillamond is a central figure representing the injustice faced by talking animals, and notes on his board become a dramatic device that hints at broader schemes within Shiz University and the Wizard’s regime. The note serves to deepen the mystery rather than resolve it within the original show.
- Several fan and media analyses suggest Madame Morrible as a likely author of the note because of her role as an influential antagonist and orchestrator behind many of the titular conflicts in Oz, though this remains speculative and not officially confirmed in the musical’s canon.
- The question has been revisited in various outlets and fan communities, with some discussions noting that future adaptations or sequels could reveal the writer, but no authoritative revelation has been published in the primary Wicked material I have access to.
If you’re aiming for a precise, canonical answer, the current official Wicked materials do not name a single author for the note on Dillamond’s board. If you’d like, I can summarize the main theories and how they align with different productions (Broadway original, revisions, film adaptations) or pull the latest fan debates and any new officially released statements.
