6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night,’ Including Standing Ovation For Marissa Bode’s Mention Of “Power Hungry Dictators”

6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’

Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shares moments that did not appear on NBC's broadcast special.

Overview of the Special

The broadcast aired ahead of the Wicked: For Good theatrical release. It took viewers on a journey to the Emerald City with performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Wicked cast. Songs spanned both acts of the musical, from “No One Mourns The Wicked” and “I’m Not That Girl” to “For Good.” The special also included exclusive interviews and previews of two new songs, “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home.”

Unique Performances

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed a special duet of “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” originally by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
The event was taped at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, except for one unique song performed separately.

Behind-the-Scenes Insights

Deadline, present in the audience, highlights several memorable moments captured during the taping that NBC chose not to include in the final broadcast.

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These unseen moments reveal more of the energy and atmosphere during the taping than what aired on TV.

Author’s Summary

This report unveils exciting behind-the-scenes moments from Wicked: One Wonderful Night that were omitted from NBC's televised special.

Deadline — 2025-11-07