6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares moments that did not air on NBC's broadcast special.
Overview of the Special
Before the premiere of Wicked: For Good, NBC invited viewers to the Emerald City with their broadcast event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night. The special included performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Wicked cast, featuring songs from both acts of the musical.
Featured Songs and Performances
- From “No One Mourns The Wicked” to “I’m Not That Girl” to “For Good”
- Exclusive interviews with the cast
- Previews of two new songs in Wicked: For Good: “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home”
- Special duet by Grande and Erivo performing “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” a number famously sung by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland
Taping Details
The event was recorded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, except for one special song discussed separately. Deadline was present and highlights some behind-the-scenes moments omitted from the televised version.
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from NBC’s broadcast special Wicked: One Wonderful Night.
Author’s Summary
This coverage reveals exclusive backstage insights and performances from NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night, highlighting what the broadcast left out ahead of Wicked: For Good.