Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Showcase Live Vocals in Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Wicked: One Wonderful Night aired on NBC on November 6 as a two-hour special celebrating the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Exclusive Performances Previewed by PEOPLE
PEOPLE offered an exclusive first look showing Grande performing "No One Mourns the Wicked" and Erivo singing "The Wizard and I."
Star-Studded Cast Joins the Celebration
Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang appeared alongside Grande and Erivo in this NBC special, which brought the beloved musical back to life.
Event Details and Venue
The special was recorded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, transformed into an Emerald City-inspired set featuring a 37-piece live orchestra led by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus.
“…a breathtaking Emerald City-inspired set, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra led by the award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, plus jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances.”
Broadcast Information
- The special aired on NBC and was streamed on Peacock starting November 6.
- It highlighted the first live performances of many songs from the upcoming movie adaptations.
Highlighting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Ariana Grande, 32, and Cynthia Erivo, 38, brought to life the iconic roles of Glinda and Elphaba with powerful live renditions of their songs.
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Author’s summary: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo deliver stunning live performances in NBC’s special celebrating the new Wicked film, set against an immersive Emerald City stage with an orchestra.