Overview
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night airs Nov. 6 at 8/7c on NBC and streams Nov. 7 on Peacock, featuring live performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode plus interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and new footage.
- NBC will broadcast the first Wicked on Nov. 19 from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/PT, timed to promote the Nov. 21 theatrical release of Wicked: For Good.
- Director Jon M. Chu told a BFI London Film Festival audience that the Tin Man and Scarecrow were created with practical make-up and hair, and he showcased an intimate, emotional clip from the sequel.
- New marketing highlights added story elements, including a teaser introducing young Glinda played by Scarlett Spears and a promo that centers on the Wizard’s deception.
- The 2024 film earned about $756 million worldwide and 10 Oscar nominations, as the sequel arrives with two new Stephen Schwartz songs: No Place Like Home (sung by Cynthia Erivo) and The Girl in the Bubble (performed by Ariana Grande).