How to Watch "Wicked: One Wonderful Night"
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo host a two-hour musical special celebrating “Wicked.” The event offers fans an early musical experience just before the theatrical release of “Wicked: For Good.”
Event Details and Performances
The NBC special, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, includes performances by the two lead actresses, supported by a 37-piece live orchestra and full-scale ensemble dance numbers. The trailer showcases Grande’s iconic Glinda hair flip, a live preview of “What Is This Feeling?” and the duet “For Good.”
Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard, even played the keys at the made-for-TV special.
Broadcast and Streaming Info
- The special premieres exclusively on NBC.
- It airs on Thursday at 8 p.m.
- It will be available to stream on Peacock starting Friday, November 7.
Production and Cast
The special was recorded in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles before a live audience. 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)
- Bowen Yang
Jonathan Bailey was unable to participate in the special.
Summary
This special offers “Wicked” fans a unique live musical experience with star-studded performances and will be accessible on NBC and Peacock shortly before the new film’s release.
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