6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares insights on moments that NBC’s broadcast special did not include.
Special Broadcast Overview
On Thursday night, NBC brought audiences to the Emerald City with Wicked: One Wonderful Night, a special event leading up to the premiere of Wicked: For Good. The program featured:
- Performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the cast of Wicked
- Unique arrangements of songs from both acts of the musical, such as “No One Mourns The Wicked,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “For Good”
- Exclusive cast interviews and previews of two new songs from Wicked: For Good: “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home”
- A special duet by Grande and Erivo performing “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” a tribute to the classic rendition by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland
Behind-the-Scenes Details
The special was recorded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, except for one unique performance discussed later. Deadline witnessed the taping live and uncovered several behind-the-scenes moments omitted from the final broadcast.
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Wicked: One Wonderful Night offered a rich celebration of the show's music and cast, enhancing anticipation for the upcoming theatrical premiere.
Author’s summary: The NBC special captured key performances and previews from Wicked, yet several memorable moments observed by the live audience were left out of the broadcast.