How to Watch "Wicked: One Wonderful Night"
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will co-host a two-hour special titled The Wonderful Witches of Oz, celebrating the musical "Wicked."
The NBC special, "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," offers fans a musical experience ahead of the theatrical release of its sequel, "Wicked: For Good," coming in two weeks.
Special Features and Performances
- Performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, accompanied by a 37-piece live orchestra
- Full-scale ensemble dance numbers
- Ariana Grande’s iconic Glinda hair toss
- Live rendition preview of "What Is This Feeling?"
- The duet "For Good," highlighting the friendship between the characters
- Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard of Oz, performing on the keyboard during the special
"Wicked: One Wonderful Night" will premiere exclusively on NBC.
Broadcast Details
The special airs on Thursday at 8 p.m. and will be available to stream the following day, Friday, November 7, on Peacock.
The event was recorded in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles before a live audience.
Cast Participation
Alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the special features appearances by Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), and Bowen Yang.
Jonathan Bailey was unable to join the special.
Author’s summary: This exclusive NBC event showcases powerful musical performances and star appearances, celebrating "Wicked" with unforgettable live moments ahead of the sequel's release.