How to Stream NBC's 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Event Online for Free

How to Stream NBC's “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” Online for Free

NBC and Universal Pictures are joining forces for an exclusive televised celebration ahead of the premiere of Wicked: For Good. The special event, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, offers fans a rare look behind the Emerald Curtain.

“NBC will pull back the Emerald curtain for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event — Wicked: One Wonderful Night — a thrilling celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the epic finale to the global cultural phenomenon, in theaters nationwide on November 21,” NBC’s official release states.

What to Expect from the Special

The broadcast features performances by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and Ethan Slater as Boq. Viewers can look forward to live musical numbers, exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, and possibly a brief preview of the film Wicked: For Good.

How to Watch Without Cable

For those without a cable subscription, there are several streaming options available to access NBC live. One reliable choice is DirecTV, which provides NBC among many other channels.

With these options, fans can experience the magic of Wicked from anywhere and feel as if they’ve stepped right into the Emerald City.

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Author’s summary: NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night offers fans a free, music-filled preview of the upcoming Wicked: For Good film, with easy streaming access even for non-cable viewers.

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Rolling Stone Rolling Stone — 2025-11-06