Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform Live in "Wicked: One Wonderful Night"
"Wicked: One Wonderful Night," a two-hour special, aired on NBC on November 6, celebrating the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
PEOPLE exclusively premiered clips of Grande performing "No One Mourns the Wicked" and Erivo singing "The Wizard and I."
Special Cast and Venue
- Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang appeared alongside Grande and Erivo in the special.
- The event was recorded at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, transformed into a spectacular Emerald City–inspired set.
- A 37-piece live orchestra, conducted by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, accompanied the performances.
About the Special
The show featured live performances of songs from the upcoming Wicked: For Good movie, which premieres in theaters on November 21. This was the first live presentation of many numbers from the film's cast.
“...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.”
Broadcast and Streaming
Wicked: One Wonderful Night aired on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock.
“Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more are bringing Wicked back to the stage in a TV special that’s sure to be Oz-some.”
Exclusive Preview
PEOPLE provided the first look at Ariana Grande (age 32) and Cynthia Erivo (age 38) performing iconic songs from their roles as Glinda and Elphaba in the 2024 movie Wicked: Part One.
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Author's summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo deliver stunning live performances in NBC’s “Wicked: One Wonderful Night,” a special celebrating the upcoming film adaptation with a spectacular live orchestra and cast.