The musical celebration “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” brings viewers back to Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as co-hosts. The two-hour event will premiere Thursday night on NBC and stream live via DirecTV, with additional availability on Peacock starting later in November.
The program revisits the beloved world of Wicked, featuring performances of audience favorites like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular”, along with teases of new numbers including “For Good” and “The Girl in the Bubble.”
The special promises Emerald City-themed surprises, comedic sketches, large-scale musical numbers, and a glimpse of the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good” before its theatrical release in November.
“I am absolutely delighted to let you in on a centerpiece of our campaign for the second film, and it’s something that’s never been done in the 22-year history of ‘Wicked’,” said director Jon M. Chu.
The event airs Thursday evening on NBC and can be streamed live on DirecTV. The replay will be accessible on Peacock later in the month.
Author’s Summary: The televised special “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” reunites fans with Oz through live performances, star appearances, and a preview of the next “Wicked” film.