'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two New Songs
During the live show Wicked: One Wonderful Night, previews of two new songs from the upcoming feature film Wicked: For Good were revealed. These songs, composed by Stephen Schwartz, expand the musical’s second act.
New Songs Spotlight
- "The Girl in a Bubble" — performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda
- "No Place Like Home" — performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
Song Contexts From the Live Show
In "The Girl in a Bubble", Glinda reflects mournfully during a night at her lavish Emerald City headquarters. She laments attaining everything she wished for as a child but now carries the heavy role of "Glinda the Good," appointed by Madame Morrible and the Wizard after the first film.
"No Place Like Home" features Elphaba's sorrowful contemplation about her love for Oz, despite being cast as the despised "Wicked Witch of the West."
"The Girl in a Bubble" captures Glinda's bittersweet realization of her fulfilled dreams under the pressure of imposed expectations.
"No Place Like Home" shows Elphaba reflecting on her painful exile and affection for her homeland.
These previews enrich the story and emotions behind the new music, providing a deeper look into the characters' inner struggles for the upcoming film adaptation.
Author's summary: Two new songs deepen Glinda and Elphaba’s stories in Wicked: For Good, highlighting their personal struggles and emotional journeys in the expanded musical film.