6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares insights on moments that were not shown in NBC's broadcast special.
Special Broadcast Overview
In anticipation of Wicked: For Good, NBC took viewers to the Emerald City with the special event aired Thursday night. The broadcast included performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Wicked cast, featuring unique arrangements of songs from both acts of the musical.
- Highlights included numbers such as “No One Mourns The Wicked,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “For Good.”
- Exclusive interviews with the cast were presented.
- Previews of two new songs from Wicked: For Good—“The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home” —were shared.
- A special duet of “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” was performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, honoring a classic rendition by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
Taping Details and Audience Experience
The special aired shortly before the premiere of the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, though the taping took place on September 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Deadline was present at the taping and gathered some memorable behind-the-scenes moments that were ultimately cut from the broadcast.
“Deadline was in the audience, so we’ve compiled a few of the best behind-the-scenes moments from the taping that didn’t make it to air.”
Summary
This NBC special celebrated Wicked with remarkable performances and previews, but some powerful moments from the taping were edited out before broadcast.
Author’s note: The coverage reveals the rich layers of the production beyond the televised show, highlighting performances and moments that deepen appreciation for the musical.
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