'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two Major New Songs
Previews of two new songs written for the characters Glinda and Elphaba premiered during the live event Wicked: One Wonderful Night. The musical’s composer, Stephen Schwartz, created these songs as part of Wicked: For Good, an expansion of the second act intended to evolve into a feature film.
New Songs and Their Context
- "The Girl in a Bubble" is performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda. The song takes place during a night at Glinda’s opulent headquarters in the Emerald City. It expresses her bittersweet feelings about finally achieving everything she dreamed of as a child, now that she is “Glinda the Good,” a role influenced by Madame Morrible and the Wizard after the first movie.
- "No Place Like Home" is sung by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. This song reveals her sorrowful reflection on loving Oz, despite being vilified there as the “Wicked Witch of the West.”
"The Girl in the Bubble" shows Glinda mourning her achieved dreams, while "No Place Like Home" captures Elphaba's contemplative pain about her place in Oz.
Significance of the Songs
Both pieces had brief previews in earlier trailers for For Good, but the live broadcast offered a deeper glimpse into their emotional and narrative roles in the forthcoming film adaptation.
These new songs mark a significant development in expanding the beloved story beyond the stage, enriching the characters' journeys and the world of Oz.
Author’s summary: The two new songs deepen Glinda’s and Elphaba’s stories, highlighting their inner struggles and expanding the musical’s second act for a full feature film.