'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two New Songs
During the live show Wicked: One Wonderful Night on NBC, previews of two new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were unveiled. These additions are part of Wicked: For Good’s expansion of the musical’s second act into a full feature film, featuring original compositions by Stephen Schwartz.
New Song Previews
- "The Girl in a Bubble" – sung by Ariana Grande as Glinda, captures a night at her lavish Emerald City headquarters. The song expresses Glinda's melancholy over having everything she wanted since childhood, now that she has become "Glinda the Good" under the influence of Madame Morrible and the Wizard.
- "No Place Like Home" – performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, is a reflective and sorrowful piece. It explores Elphaba’s love for Oz, despite the land now despising her as the "Wicked Witch of the West."
Context from the Film
Both songs had brief teases in earlier trailers, but the live broadcast provided deeper glimpses, placing each song in specific emotional and narrative contexts within the new film adaptation.
“The Girl in a Bubble” captures Glinda mourning having all she’s wanted since childhood under Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s design.
“No Place Like Home” reflects Elphaba’s sorrowful love for Oz, despite being despised as the “Wicked Witch of the West.”
Wicked: For Good continues to build on the beloved story with fresh music and emotional depth, promising a compelling adaptation for fans old and new.
Author’s summary: The film adaptation Wicked: For Good introduces two powerful new songs deepening Glinda and Elphaba’s stories through fresh emotional and musical expression.