Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shine in 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Preview
Wicked: One Wonderful Night, a two-hour special aired on NBC on November 6, celebrates the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. PEOPLE exclusively premiered clips of Grande performing "No One Mourns the Wicked" and Erivo singing "The Wizard and I."
Notable Cast and Performances
Joining Grande and Erivo are Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang, all featured in the NBC special honoring the iconic musical Wicked.
Special Event Details
The event was filmed at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, which was transformed into an Emerald City-inspired set. The production incorporated a 37-piece live orchestra led by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, presenting stunning musical numbers and unforgettable performances.
Streaming and Release Information
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night aired on NBC and began streaming on Peacock from Friday.
- The special tied into the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, premiering in theaters on November 21.
"The two-hour special features the first live performances of many of the musical’s numbers from the movie adaptations’ cast."
PEOPLE’s exclusive footage includes Ariana Grande, 32, and Cynthia Erivo, 38, performing as Glinda and Elphaba from the 2024 adaptation Wicked: Part One.
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Summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo deliver powerful live performances in NBC’s special celebrating the new Wicked film, set against a spectacular Emerald City backdrop with a live orchestra.