How to Watch "Wicked: One Wonderful Night"
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host the two-hour musical special celebrating Wicked, titled The Wonderful Witches of Oz. This event offers fans an early taste of music from the highly anticipated film Wicked: For Good, releasing in theaters two weeks later.
About the Special
Wicked: One Wonderful Night features performances by Grande and Erivo, supported by a 37-piece live orchestra and full ensemble dance numbers. The trailer highlights Grande’s signature Glinda hair toss, a live performance of “What Is This Feeling?” and the friendship song “For Good.” Notably, Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard of Oz, also performed on the piano during the special.
"Wicked: One Wonderful Night" will premiere exclusively on NBC, airing Thursday at 8 p.m. and will be available to stream on Peacock starting Friday, Nov. 7.
Filming and Participants
The special was recorded in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles before a live audience. Alongside Grande and Erivo, it features Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), and Bowen Yang. Jonathan Bailey was unable to participate in the taping.
Where and When to Watch
- Premiere: NBC, Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Streaming: Peacock, starting Friday, Nov. 7
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lead this special with co-hosting roles and performances from both Wicked and its sequel Wicked: For Good.
Author’s summary: This special musical event on NBC features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo celebrating Wicked with live performances before the upcoming film release, bringing fans early excitement and star-studded entertainment.