Why Jonathan Bailey Missed Wicked: One Wonderful Night Special
Jonathan Bailey was absent from NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night special due to scheduling conflicts, with Bowen Yang performing "Dancing Through Life" in his stead.
The Cast and the Event
The special aired on Thursday, November 6, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo headlining a one-night-only concert where they performed songs from Wicked and the upcoming Wicked: For Good. The event included several cast members who celebrated their experience making the original film and teased the sequel’s story twists.
About the Story
The special, adapted from the hit Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, explores the backstories of the Wicked Witch of the West (Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch (Grande) before Dorothy arrives in Oz. In the film, both characters have feelings for Fiyero (Bailey), the new Shiz University student.
Cast Highlights
- Ariana Grande as Glinda
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero (absent)
- Bowen Yang
- Michelle Yeoh
- Jeff Goldblum
- Ethan Slater
- Marissa Bode
Reason for Bailey’s Absence
“They were trying to move mountains to make it happen,” choreographer Christopher Scott told Variety regarding efforts to include Bailey.
Author’s Summary
Jonathan Bailey missed the NBC Wicked special due to scheduling conflicts, with Bowen Yang filling in, while the cast celebrated the original film and upcoming sequel through performances and stories.
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