How to Watch 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night'
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will host a two-hour musical special celebrating Wicked. This event precedes the theatrical release of the film’s second half, Wicked: For Good, by two weeks, giving fans an early musical treat.
Event Details
- The NBC special, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, features performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo accompanied by a 37-piece live orchestra.
- There are also full-scale ensemble dance numbers.
- The trailer showcases Grande’s famous Glinda hair toss and performances of “What Is This Feeling?” and the duet “For Good.”
- Jeff Goldblum, playing the Wizard of Oz, performed on the piano during the special.
Where and When to Watch
- The special will premiere exclusively on NBC.
- It airs Thursday at 8 p.m.
- It becomes available for streaming on Peacock the following day, Friday, November 7.
- Filmed live in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Cast Participation
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host and perform multiple songs from both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
- Other cast members include Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), and Bowen Yang.
- Jonathan Bailey was not able to join the special.
“Wicked: One Wonderful Night” will feature performances by the two female leads, accompanied by a 37-piece live orchestra, as well as full-scale ensemble dance numbers.
Author’s summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo host an exclusive NBC musical special featuring live performances from Wicked, airing November 6 and streaming on Peacock November 7.