'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two Major New Songs
During the live show "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," previews of two new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were revealed. These songs are part of the expansion of the second act of Wicked: For Good, which aims to transform the beloved musical into a feature film.
The two new songs, composed by Stephen Schwartz, had been briefly teased in the For Good trailers. The live broadcast on NBC offered a deeper glimpse into the songs and their context in the film.
"The Girl in a Bubble" – Glinda's Song
This song is performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda. It takes place during a night at Glinda’s lavish headquarters in the Emerald City. Glinda mournfully reflects on having everything she wanted as a child but now feeling trapped by her role as "Glinda the Good," assigned by Madame Morrible and the Wizard following the events of the first film.
"No Place Like Home" – Elphaba's Song
Performed by Cynthia Erivo, this song shows Elphaba in a moment of sorrowful reflection. She contemplates her love for the land of Oz, despite being vilified as the "Wicked Witch of the West."
“The Girl in a Bubble,” sung by Ariana Grande’s Glinda, portrays her mourning the price of becoming “Glinda the Good.”
“No Place Like Home,” sung by Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, reveals her sorrow as she loves a land that despises her.
Author's summary: The new songs in Wicked: For Good deepen the characters' emotional journeys, highlighting Glinda’s burdens and Elphaba’s conflicted love for Oz.