Why Jonathan Bailey Missed Wicked: One Wonderful Night Special
Jonathan Bailey was absent from NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night special due to scheduling conflicts, while Bowen Yang performed "Dancing Through Life" in his place.
The concert, which aired on Thursday, November 6, featured Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo headlining a one-night-only event. They performed songs from Wicked and the upcoming Wicked: For Good. The event included several members of the cast, who shared their experiences working on the blockbuster film and hinted at the sequel’s plot twists.
The musical, adapted from the hit Broadway show by Chu, explores the stories of the Wicked Witch of the West (Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Grande) before Dorothy's journey down the yellow brick road. In the first Wicked movie, both Elphaba and Glinda develop feelings for the new Shiz University student Fiyero, played by Bailey.
- The cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Bowen Yang.
- Most of these actors appeared on stage during the special.
Reason for Bailey’s Absence
“They were trying to move mountains to make it happen,” choreographer Christopher Scott told Variety regarding Bailey's scheduling conflicts.
Bowen Yang stepped in to perform in Bailey’s place, ensuring the show's success despite his absence.
Summary
Jonathan Bailey missed the Wicked: One Wonderful Night special due to scheduling issues, with Bowen Yang filling in, while the cast celebrated the film and teased the much-anticipated sequel.
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