Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will co-host a two-hour musical special celebrating Wicked. This event precedes the theatrical release of the film's other half, Wicked: For Good, by two weeks.
The NBC special, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, showcases performances by the two lead actresses accompanied by a 37-piece live orchestra. It also features large ensemble dance numbers. The trailer includes Ariana Grande's iconic Glinda hair toss, a live preview of "What Is This Feeling?", and the duet “For Good.”
Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard, also performed on the keyboard for the made-for-TV special.
The special was recorded in October at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with a live audience present. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform songs from both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
Jonathan Bailey could not participate in the special.
"The special was taped in front of a live audience at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles."
Author's summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo co-host a live NBC musical celebration of Wicked, featuring a full orchestra, ensemble performances, and participation from key cast members.