Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shine in Emotional ‘For Good’ Duet at Wicked TV Special
Fans of the hit musical Wicked got a treat on Thursday night with a special TV event that brought the magic of Oz to living rooms across the country. The NBC and Peacock broadcast, titled Wicked: One Wonderful Night, aired live at 8 p.m. ET and featured stars from the upcoming film sharing songs and stories from the beloved story.
At the heart of the evening was a moving performance of “For Good,” the powerful ballad that closes the first act of the musical. Ariana Grande, who plays the bubbly Glinda in the movie, joined forces with Cynthia Erivo, the fierce Elphaba, for a duet that captured the song’s themes of friendship and change. Their voices blended perfectly, filling the stage with emotion and drawing cheers from the audience. The moment grew even more special when original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth surprised everyone by joining in, turning it into a four-part harmony that honored the show’s legacy.
The special, filmed earlier in the week at a New York theater, also included other highlights like cast interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at the Wicked films. Grande and Erivo shared laughs about their on-screen chemistry, while Menzel and Chenoweth reflected on how the story has touched lives for over 20 years. Directed by the same team behind the blockbuster movies, the event built excitement for Wicked: For Good, the second part of the film series set to hit theaters on November 21.
Viewers praised the performance online, calling it a reminder of why Wicked remains a cultural favorite. With its mix of nostalgia and fresh energy, the special proved that stories of unlikely friendships can still inspire in tough times. As the credits rolled, it left audiences humming the tune and eager for more Oz adventures on the big screen.
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