{"id":14895,"date":"2025-11-06T19:04:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wicked-special-airs-tonight-on-nbc-with-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-live-performances\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T19:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:05:22","slug":"98574-wicked-special-airs-tonight-on-nbc-with-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-live-perform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/98574-wicked-special-airs-tonight-on-nbc-with-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-live-perform\/","title":{"rendered":"Wicked special airs tonight on NBC with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo live performances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Wicked: One Wonderful Night<\/b> airs <b>tonight on NBC<\/b> at <b>8 p.m. ET<\/b> with live musical performances. <b>Ariana Grande<\/b> and <b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> headline the <b>2-hour special<\/b> alongside the full cast. The magical event features reimagined songs from the beloved film franchise.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Airs tonight<\/b> at <b>8 p.m. ET<\/b> on <b>NBC<\/b> and streams on <b>Peacock<\/b> tomorrow<\/li>\n<li>Stars <b>Ariana Grande<\/b> (Glinda) and <b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> (Elphaba) with special guest appearances<\/li>\n<li>Features <b>reimagined musical arrangements<\/b> and cast interviews from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li>First film grossed <b>$756.4 million<\/b> globally, becoming highest-grossing Broadway adaptation ever<\/li>\n<li><b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> (Part 2) releases in theaters on <b>Nov. 21, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Happened: The Wicked Event of the Year<\/h2>\n<p>Tonight&#8217;s <b>Wicked: One Wonderful Night<\/b> is a one-time-only celebration event. <b>NBC<\/b> and <b>Universal Pictures<\/b> collaborated on this exclusive two-hour special. The show features both stars performing live from the iconic <b>Dolby Theatre<\/b> in <b>Los Angeles<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b>, a <b>3-time Academy Award nominee<\/b>, brings Elphaba&#8217;s power to the stage. <b>Ariana Grande<\/b>, an <b>Academy Award nominee<\/b>, showcases Glinda&#8217;s charm and range. Together they&#8217;ve dominated box office records. Their chemistry makes this event unmissable for fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;These are not just performances\u2014they&#8217;re a journey back to the land of Oz. You&#8217;ll see reimagined arrangements never performed before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>NBC Entertainment Official Statement<\/b><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The special includes more than just singing. It features behind-the-scenes moments, cast interviews, and surprise guest appearances. Other cast members like <b>Jeff Goldblum<\/b>, <b>Bowen Yang<\/b>, and <b>Ethan Slater<\/b> also perform live.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters: A Cultural Moment<\/h2>\n<p><b>Wicked<\/b> became a massive phenomenon in <b>2024<\/b>. The film earned <b>$756.4 million<\/b> worldwide on a <b>$150 million<\/b> budget. It&#8217;s the highest-grossing musical film adaptation of all time. It&#8217;s the fifth most-profitable movie of last year.<\/p>\n<p>Tonight&#8217;s special builds momentum for <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b>, releasing <b>Nov. 21<\/b>. The anticipation is enormous. Fans will finally see how the story concludes. This special keeps the excitement alive before the sequel arrives.<\/p>\n<p>The live performances matter because they showcase raw talent. TV specials like this drive engagement and create memorable moments. Many viewers will watch this instead of streaming at home. It&#8217;s appointment television\u2014something increasingly rare today.<\/p>\n<h2>The Details: How to Watch and What&#8217;s Included<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about accessing the special:<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Viewing Details<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Information<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Air Date &amp; Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Thursday, Nov. 6, 8p.m. ET \/ 7 p.m. CT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>TV Channel<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>NBC (cable, OTA antenna, streaming services)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Streaming<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Peacock (starting Nov. 7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Hosts<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Ariana Grande &amp; Cynthia Erivo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Special Cast<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>You have multiple ways to watch. Cable subscribers can tune into <b>NBC<\/b> live. Free streaming is available on <b>YouTube TV<\/b>, <b>Sling TV<\/b>, and <b>Fubo TV<\/b> for those with accounts. <b>Peacock<\/b> subscribers will get access the next day.<\/p>\n<p>The special includes never-before-heard musical arrangements. The production team reimagined classic songs for live television. You&#8217;ll hear fresh versions of beloved tracks from both the original musical and the film.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Watch For Tonight<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what makes this special worth tuning in:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Live vocal performances by the two leads in high-definition.<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry between <b>Grande<\/b> and <b>Erivo<\/b> on stage performing together.<\/li>\n<li>Guest appearances from surprising castmates they share screen time with.<\/li>\n<li>Behind-the-scenes footage from filming both <b>Wicked<\/b> movies.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive interviews revealing personal stories about making the films.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can This Special Build Momentum for Part Two?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> drops in just <b>15 days<\/b>. The sequel must prove the story&#8217;s continuation resonates. The first film set an incredibly high bar. Can the finale match that success?<\/p>\n<p>Tonight&#8217;s special serves as a reminder of why fans fell in love with these characters. It reconnects audiences with the magical world of Oz. It teases what&#8217;s coming in the theatrical release. Television specials like this historically boost box office performance for films.<\/p>\n<p>Industry experts predict <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> will dominate the holiday box office. The fanbase is loyal and passionate. Merchandise sales remain strong. The musical fanatic community continues growing. All signs point to another massive hit.<\/p>\n<p>Will tonight&#8217;s special convince you to pre-order tickets for November 21? The countdown begins now.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NBC<\/b> &#8211; Official broadcast network announcement and special details<\/li>\n<li><b>The Hollywood Reporter<\/b> &#8211; Entertainment industry coverage of the special<\/li>\n<li><b>CNN Entertainment<\/b> &#8211; How to watch guide with streaming options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":14893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ariana Grande\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ojr2zF46BmPe7EALds7WQf6Ro4O.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/226001\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Cynthia Erivo\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/gIAXqZwZCBqkh2ppfAV4xcnMxki.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1765068\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jeff Goldblum\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ceSmXnD0FUSTaq2WIrnZu9caL0t.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4785\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bowen Yang\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/lrebxaz4BGJucBW79cakZ0HsSa1.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1564920\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ethan Slater\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xIgqyrM78FPt7Pb2Vv3IvJcnOWS.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2271410\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Michelle Yeoh\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/nrbHNzSMydpWK9um5VqWIFJihB5.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1620\"]},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"Wicked\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xDGbZ0JJ3mYaGKy4Nzd9Kph6M9L.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2024-11-20\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":6.923,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":2488},\"description\":\"In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.\"},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"Wicked: For Good\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/si9tolnefLSUKaqQEGz1bWArOaL.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2025-11-17\",\"description\":\"As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. 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