Sky and NOW are to show a new two-hour musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night on 8 November featuring stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The TV special will be a celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the finale to the hit franchise, which arrives in cinemas 21 November.
The film’s stars, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will lead the special featuring performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars — Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode. The show will feature reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, “exclusive surprises” and “maybe even a sneak peek at what’s to come in the next chapter of Oz.”
Filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wicked: One Wonderful Night will “transform the legendary venue into a breathtaking Emerald City-inspired set”, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra led by musical director Stephen Oremus, plus “jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances.” The evening will also feature dance numbers inspired by the films and reimagined for this special by Christopher Scott, the choreographer of both Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will debut world premiere clips from Wicked: For Good featuring two new original songs, written for the new film by the stage musical’s composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The special will also give fans an exclusive opportunity to hear songs from the upcoming film for the first time.
This event will also feature appearances from Wicked and Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz and surprise guests.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night is produced by Fulwell Entertainment. Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor executive produce.
Wicked is available to watch on Sky Cinema and streaming service NOW, and Wicked: For Good will be available on Sky Cinema and streaming service NOW in 2026.
Jon Creamer
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