Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shine in "Wicked: One Wonderful Night" NBC Special
Wicked: One Wonderful Night, airing on NBC on November 6, is a two-hour special celebrating the upcoming film Wicked: For Good featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. PEOPLE exclusively premieres snippets of Grande performing "No One Mourns the Wicked" and Erivo singing "The Wizard and I."
Star-Studded Cast and Celebration
The special includes appearances by Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang, joining Grande and Erivo in honoring the iconic musical Wicked.
Performance Details
The program was taped at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, transformed into a stunning Emerald City-inspired set. A 37-piece live orchestra, led by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, accompanied the spectacular live performances.
"The venue was transformed into a breathtaking Emerald City-inspired set, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra led by the award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, plus jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances."
The special features first live renditions of several songs from the musical’s 2024 movie adaptation cast.
Viewing Information
- The special premiered on NBC on November 6.
- Streaming is available on Peacock starting November 7.
- Wicked: For Good will be released in theaters on November 21.
Exclusive Look
PEOPLE offers an exclusive first look at Ariana Grande, 32, and Cynthia Erivo, 38, performing two signature songs from the film: Glinda’s and Elphaba’s numbers.
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Author’s summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo deliver captivating live performances in NBC’s "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," celebrating the upcoming musical film with a grand orchestral setting.