6 Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares insights on moments that did not appear in NBC's broadcast special.
About the Broadcast Special
In anticipation of Wicked: For Good, NBC took audiences on a journey to the Emerald City with this special aired on Thursday night. It featured performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the cast of Wicked, including unique arrangements of songs from both acts of the musical.
- Performances included numbers like “No One Mourns The Wicked,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “For Good.”
- Exclusive interviews with the cast were featured.
- Sneak peeks of two new songs for Wicked: For Good were presented: “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home.”
- A special duet from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, performing “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” honored iconic renditions by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
Taping Details
The special was taped at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, except for one unique song performed separately. Deadline was present among the audience and saw exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from NBC‘s broadcast special Wicked: One Wonderful Night.
Author's Summary
The NBC special showcased beloved performers and new songs from Wicked, but many exciting moments from the taping remained unseen by viewers.
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