6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night, revealing moments missed in NBC’s broadcast special.
Overview of the Special
In anticipation of the theatrical release Wicked: For Good, NBC brought viewers a journey to the Emerald City on Thursday night with this broadcast event. The special featured performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Wicked cast. They performed songs spanning both acts, including “No One Mourns The Wicked,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “For Good.”
Exclusive Content
- Interviews with the cast members.
- Previews of two new songs from Wicked: For Good: “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home.”
- A special duet by Grande and Erivo performing “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” famously sung by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
Taping Details
The special was taped at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, except for one unique song discussed below. Deadline was in the audience and gathered some exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.
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This broadcast aired just weeks before the launch of the much-anticipated theatrical release Wicked: For Good.
Author's Summary
The NBC special Wicked: One Wonderful Night delivered captivating performances and exclusive moments, some of which were left on the cutting room floor.