Wicked: One Wonderful Night is a 2025 television special produced by Universal Pictures that was broadcast on NBC on November 6, 2025. The two-hour special celebrates the legacy and cultural impact of the musical Wicked and promotes the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good.
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Airing just weeks before the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, Wicked: One Wonderful Night serves as a major promotional event and a tribute to the global phenomenon of Wicked. The special reunites cast members Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for exclusive performances and in-depth conversations about their transformation into Elphaba and Glinda. It features new footage from the film, behind-the-scenes insights from director Jon M. Chu, and interviews with key cast members including Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Marissa Bode. The special also revisits the Broadway origins of Wicked and includes a tribute segment honoring the late producer Craig Zadan. Composer Stephen Schwartz shares musical commentary, and the program closes with a special preview performance of "For Good" by the film's stars.
