How to Watch "Wicked: One Wonderful Night"
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host a two-hour musical event celebrating Wicked. This special airs just two weeks before the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, giving fans an early musical treat.
About the Special
The NBC special “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” showcases performances by Grande and Erivo, supported by a 37-piece live orchestra and full-scale ensemble dance numbers.
The trailer features Grande’s iconic Glinda hair toss, a sneak peek at a live version of “What Is This Feeling?” and the duet “For Good.”
Jeff Goldblum, portraying the Wizard, also contributes by playing the piano during the special.
Where and When to Watch
- The special premieres exclusively on NBC on Thursday at 8 p.m.
- It becomes available to stream on Peacock the following day, Friday, Nov. 7.
Filming Details and Participants
The show was recorded in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, in front of a live audience.
- Hosts: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who perform songs from both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
- Other participants include Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), and Bowen Yang.
- Jonathan Bailey was unable to join the special.
Summary
This musical event offers fans an exciting preview of Wicked with star performances and a live orchestra, ahead of the upcoming film release.