Are you like me and can’t wait to watch the follow-up to 2024’s massively successful musical, Wicked?
Well, I have some good news for you. No, you can’t see Wicked: For Good just yet (it hits theaters November 21), but you can watch something just as good — Wicked: One Wonderful Night.
The two-hour special is a celebration of all things Glinda, Elphaba, Shiz University and the wonderful land of Oz.
Watch With Us will tell you when the special airs, where you can stream it, who is involved and how you can watch it for free.
When Is ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’ Airing?
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will air on NBC on Thursday, November 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where Can I Stream ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
If you have DirecTV, you can stream the special live. Otherwise, Wicked: One Wonderful Night will be available to stream on Peacock starting on November 7.
How Can I Watch “Wicked: One Wonderful Night’ for Free?
DirecTV has a 5-day free trial, so if you sign up today, you can stream Wicked: One Wonderful Night without paying a dime. The service has a variety of subscription packages, with the cheapest starting at $49.99.
Who Is Hosting ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will share hosting duties on Wicked: One Wonderful Night. That’s appropriate since they play the film’s two lead roles, Elphaba and Glinda, respectively.
Who Else Is Appearing on ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
Fellow cast members Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode are all scheduled to appear and sing songs from the first film and Wicked: For Good.
Wait, Is Jonathan Bailey Going to Appear on ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
Sadly, no. The recently crowned “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine wasn’t present when they taped the special earlier this year. No official reason was given, although some speculators on Reddit believe Jonathan was too busy attending London Fashion Week to cross the pond and take part.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures
Which Songs Are Featured on ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
“No One Mourns the Wicked” — Ariana Grande and the citizens of Oz
“The Wizard and I” — Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum
“Popular” — Ariana Grande
“Dancing Through Life” — Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode
“Thank Goodness” — Ariana Grande
“What Is This Feeling?” — Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
“Defying Gravity” — Cynthia Erivo
“The Girl in the Bubble” — Ariana Grande
“For Good” — Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
What Has John M. Chu Said About ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’?
Wicked and Wicked: For Good’s director, John M. Chu, first revealed a special was happening last summer at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall.
“I am absolutely delighted to let you in on a centerpiece of our campaign for the second film, and it’s something that’s never been done in the 22-year history of Wicked,” Chu said. “This fall, our stars, the wonderful Cynthia Erivo and incandescent Ariana Grande, will be joined by their castmates and some wonderful surprise guests in a one time only event from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, they will perform live many of the songs from the first movie — and maybe a little bit from the second one as well, for a night of entertainment that we think will be, as they say in Oz, thrillifying.”
