How to Watch 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night'
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will host a two-hour musical special titled The Wonderful Witches of Oz to celebrate Wicked. This event comes just two weeks before the theatrical release of the film's second part, Wicked: For Good, offering fans an early musical treat.
Special Features and Performances
The NBC broadcast Wicked: One Wonderful Night includes performances by Grande and Erivo, supported by a 37-piece live orchestra and full-scale ensemble dance numbers. The trailer shows Grande's famous Glinda hair toss, a live performance of "What Is This Feeling?" and the duet "For Good" celebrating friendship.
Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard, even played the keys at the made-for-TV special.
Cast Participation
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host and perform songs from both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
- Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), and Bowen Yang also join the event.
- Jonathan Bailey was unable to participate in the special.
When and Where to Watch
The special was recorded live in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with an audience. It will air exclusively on NBC on Thursday at 8 p.m. and will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day, Friday, November 7.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night promises a magical night of music and celebration in anticipation of the upcoming film release.
Author's summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host a live NBC musical event celebrating Wicked, featuring a star-studded cast, live orchestra, and exclusive performances before the film’s next release.