6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares some behind-the-scenes moments that did not air on NBC’s broadcast special.
Overview of the Event
In anticipation of Wicked: For Good, NBC took viewers on a journey to the Emerald City with the special airing on Thursday night. The event showcased performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the cast of Wicked, featuring songs from both acts of the musical—from “No One Mourns The Wicked” to “I’m Not That Girl” and “For Good.” Audiences also got exclusive interviews and sneak previews of two new songs from Wicked: For Good, titled “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home.”
Special Collaboration
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed a unique duet of “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” a medley famously sung by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
Timing and Location
The special was taped on September 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Although it aired shortly before the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, all performances except one were recorded during this session.
Additional Behind-the-Scenes Insights
Deadline was present in the audience and gathered some exclusive highlights and moments from the taping that were cut from the final broadcast.
"This post contains details from NBC‘s broadcast special Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Deadline was in the audience, so we’ve compiled a few of the best behind-the-scenes moments from the taping that didn’t make it to air."
Author's summary: The NBC special highlighted beloved performances and new songs from Wicked, while exclusive taped moments and collaboration details were left out of the broadcast.
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