Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to lead a once-in-a-lifetime musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night

Sky and streaming service NOW will pull back the Emerald curtain for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event on 8 November, as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead in a special two-hour musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night. 

The TV special promises to be a celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, the epic finale to the global cultural phenomenon, which arrives in cinemas 21 November.

The film’s stars, including three-time Academy Award®-nominated Cynthia Erivo and Academy Award®-nominated Ariana Grande, will lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars — Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh, pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum, Tony® nominee Ethan Slater, five-time Emmy® nominee Bowen Yang and breakout talent Marissa Bode — for an unforgettable night of 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 iconic 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 the award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, plus jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances. The evening will also feature captivating dance numbers inspired by the films and reimagined for this special by Christopher Scott, the acclaimed 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 legendary Grammy and Oscar®-winning 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 historic event will also feature appearances from celebrated 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.

About Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good

Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba (Oscar® nominee Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Oscar® nominee Ariana Grande) estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. When a girl from Kansas comes crashing into their lives, they will need to come together one final time, and truly see each other, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.  “Wicked: For Good” is produced by four-time Academy Award® nominee and Tony® and Emmy® winning powerhouse Marc Platt and by multiple Tony® winner David Stone. The first film, “Wicked,” released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.

About Fulwell Entertainment

Fulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment group championing stories and moments at the intersection of sports, music, entertainment and technology. The company provides global capabilities in production and provides strategic and creative partnerships for some of the most well-respected and culture-shifting brands in the world. Fulwell’s portfolio includes consumer brands UNINTERRUPTED, SpringHill and The Shop; production label Bitachon365; and bespoke brand consultancy Robot. The entertainment group gives fans some of popular culture’s biggest hits including “The Grammys,” “The Kardashians,” “The Shop,” “Top Boy,” “Adele: One Night Only,” “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” “Starting 5,” “Gavin & Stacey,” “Sunderland ’Til I Die,” “Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” and Tom Cruise, in the Olympics closing ceremony handover from host city Paris to Los Angeles, as a prelude to the 2028 Summer Olympics.