The enchanting TV special, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, premiered recently in the UK, celebrating the beloved Wicked movie musicals. This special engagement comes just two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated release of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to the blockbuster Wicked films originally adapted from the acclaimed West End and Broadway show.
Details of the TV Special
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: One Wonderful Night showcases the cast from both installments of the franchise. The production highlights performances from Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Notable cast members also included Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, and Ethan Slater as Boq. Unfortunately, Jonathan Bailey, who portrays Fiyero, was unable to attend.
Production Highlights
- The special was filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
- The entire venue was transformed into the magical Emerald City.
- A 37-piece live orchestra, under the direction of Stephen Oremus, enhanced the performances.
Memorable Performances
The two-hour special featured a variety of unforgettable musical numbers. Highlights included:
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande dueting on “What is This Feeling?”
- Ariana performed “Popular”, “No-one Mourns the Wicked”, and “Thank Goodness”.
- Cynthia sang “Defying Gravity” and “I’m Not That Girl”.
- Group performances included “Dancing Through Life” featuring Yang, Bode, and Slater.
- Erivo and Goldblum shared a rendition of “The Wizard and I”.
New Songs from Wicked: For Good
Excitingly, two brand new songs from Wicked: For Good were revealed during the special:
- “No Place Like Home” performed by Cynthia Erivo
- “The Girl in the Bubble” sung by Ariana Grande
Where to Watch
Wicked: One Wonderful Night originally aired on NBC in the United States on November 6, 2025. UK audiences can tune in to the event on Sky MAX, with the next airing scheduled for November 8 at 8 PM. Additionally, viewers can stream the special on Sky and NOW starting today.
Wicked in London
For fans of the musical, Wicked continues to enchant audiences in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London. Tickets are available for those wishing to experience this iconic production live.
