Ariana Grande and cynthia Erivo Offer First Look at ‘Wicked: One Marvelous Night’ Concert Special
A dazzling preview of NBC’s upcoming concert special promises a thrilling night for fans of the beloved musical,Wicked,starring Ariana grande and Cynthia Erivo.The event, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, is set to premiere on Thursday, November 6, on both NBC and Peacock.
A 40-second clip released Monday, November 3, offers a sneak peek into the highly anticipated performance. The footage showcases Grande and Erivo delivering a high-energy rendition of “What Is This Feeling?,” a pivotal number from the first installment of director Jon M.Chu’s two-part Wicked film adaptation.
The performance, bathed in vibrant green and pink lighting, highlights the vocal prowess of both stars as they recreate choreography from the forthcoming movie. A snippet of the song features the iconic lyrics, “And I will be loathing for forever/ Loathing truly deeply/ Loathing you.” The clip also captures a playful exchange between the two performers, with Grande responding to Erivo’s playful “Boo!” with a sassy, “Alright, I get it!” eliciting laughter from the Tony Award-winning actress.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will mark the first time audiences can experience Grande and Erivo performing “What Is This Feeling?” and other Wicked classics live. The two-hour spectacle boasts elaborate costumes and dynamic dance routines, positioning it as a key promotional event for the Wicked: For Good campaign leading up to the theatrical release of the sequel on November 21.
According to a recent interview,Grande explained the intention behind the concert special was to shift the focus of the film’s promotion. “The idea was to make the promotion of the final film in the duology more about the fans this time,” she stated.
Fans eager for a glimpse of the concert special can view the preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_YOUTUBE_LINK_HERE. The event promises to be a magical experience for devoted followers of the Broadway phenomenon and the eagerly awaited film adaptation.
Why: NBC and Worldwide Pictures released a concert special to build excitement for the upcoming two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Wicked. The special aims to shift promotional focus toward the fans. Who: The special stars Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba.It is directed by Jon M.Chu, who is also directing the films.What: Wicked: One Wonderful Night is a two-hour concert special featuring Grande and Erivo performing songs from Wicked live for the first time. how: A 40-second preview clip was released on November 3, showcasing a performance of “What Is This Feeling?” The special will premiere on NBC and Peacock on November 6. The event ended with a promise of a magical experience for fans, and serves as a key promotional event for the film’s release on November 21.
