'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two New Songs
During the 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' live show, previews of two major new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were unveiled. These additions are part of the expansion of the second act of the beloved musical, transforming it into a full-length feature film, with new compositions by Stephen Schwartz, the original Wicked composer.
New Song Previews
- "The Girl in a Bubble" – performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda, the song is set at Glinda’s lavish Emerald City headquarters. It expresses her melancholy over achieving what she desired as a child but now feeling trapped by her role as "Glinda the Good," shaped by Madame Morrible and the Wizard after the first movie.
- "No Place Like Home" – sung by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, this song portrays her reflective sorrow over being loved by the land of Oz yet despised as the "Wicked Witch of the West."
“The Girl in a Bubble” places Glinda mourning her fate as "Glinda the Good" under others' designs, while “No Place Like Home” shows Elphaba’s contemplative sorrow over her alienation despite her love for Oz.
These songs had brief teasers in trailers for For Good, but the live broadcast provided more context and emotional depth, hinting at their narrative significance within the upcoming film adaptation.
Author's Summary
This live show revealed heartfelt new songs that deepen Glinda’s and Elphaba’s perspectives, enriching Wicked’s story for its feature film adaptation.