Wicked: One Wonderful Night Special First Look
NBC will pull back the Emerald curtain for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event — Wicked: One Wonderful Night, a celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the epic finale in theatres nationwide on November 21.
The film’s stars, including three-time Academy Award-nominated Cynthia Erivo and Academy Award-nominated Ariana Grande, will lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances.
They will be joined by their Wicked: For Good co-stars—Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Tony nominee Ethan Slater, five-time Emmy nominee Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode—for an unforgettable night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises, and a sneak peek at what’s to come in the next chapter of Oz.
Filmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wicked: One Wonderful Night will transform the legendary venue into a breathtaking Emerald City-inspired set, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra led by the award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, plus musical numbers and unforgettable performances.
The evening will also feature dance numbers inspired by the films and reimagined for this special by Christopher Scott, the acclaimed choreographer of both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will debut world premiere clips from Wicked: For Good, featuring two new original songs, written for the new film by the stage musical’s Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The special will also give fans an exclusive opportunity to hear songs from the upcoming film for the first time.
This event will also feature appearances from Wicked and Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and surprise guests.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night airs Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock starting Nov. 7. The special is produced by Fulwell Entertainment. Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor executive produce.
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba (Erivo) and Glinda (Grande) estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.
When a girl from Kansas comes crashing into their lives, they will need to come together one final time and truly see each other if they are to change themselves and all of Oz for good.
Wicked: For Good is produced by four-time Academy Award nominee and Tony and Emmy-winning powerhouse Marc Platt and by multiple Tony winner David Stone.
The first film, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.
