NBC Plans Wicked: One Wonderful Night Special Featuring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo

NBC is set to air "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," a two-hour televised musical event on November 6 that celebrates the music from the popular Broadway show ahead of the release of the film sequel "Wicked: For Good." The special, pre-taped at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, features performances by stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprising their roles as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, with Grande wearing designer pieces from McQueen and Erivo from Marni. The event includes a 37-piece live orchestra led by Stephen Oremus and choreography by Christopher Scott, along with appearances from Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and others involved in the film. Audiences can also expect exclusive clips and sneak peeks of two new songs from the upcoming film, which premieres in theaters on November 21. Additionally, the "Wicked" theme was celebrated on "Dancing With The Stars" Season 34 with performances of songs from the movie soundtrack and special video messages from the cast, including Grande and Erivo. This star-studded celebration highlights the ongoing popularity and cultural impact of the "Wicked" franchise.