Wicked was the most talked-about movie of 2024, and the sequel is just as anticipated! So NBC is cashing in on that in November before Wicked: For Good flies into movie theaters on its broomstick on November 21st.
In November, NBC will be airing a live concert special featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with guest stars, singing the show-stopping numbers from the first movie, and previewing some from the second film.
Director John M. Chu made the announcement today at NBC’s Upfront presentation in New York City.
Wicked is streaming on Peacock with an optional sing-along version!
For the first time ever, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars will introduce a brand-new format across twelve episodes: the Tournament of All Stars. The queens will be divided into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes. At the end of each bracket, the top three queens with the highest point totals will advance to the semi-finals, where they’ll go head-to-head with the top queens from the other groups in another round of fierce competition over two episodes. The tournament will then culminate in an epic Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown grand finale episode, where the finalists will battle it out for a grand prize of $200,000 and a place in the coveted Drag Race Hall of Fame.
And if it is going to be the 10th season, then you better have some judges that make the Queens want to work, and they do. The guest judges include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Kate Beckinsale, Ice Spice, Chappell Roan, Susanne Bartsch, Adam Shankman, Jamal Sims, Mayan Lopez, Devery Jacobs, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Who are this season’s All Stars? They are Acid Betty, Aja, Alyssa Hunter, Bosco, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Daya Betty, DeJa Skye, Denali, Ginger Minj, Irene the Alien, Jorgeous, Kerri Colby, Lydia B Kollins, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, Olivia Lux, Phoenix, and Tina Burner.
Cynthia Erivo opened the Oscars by singing Home from The Wiz and Defying Gravity with Ariana Grande from their nominated and should’ve won movie Wicked. Their performance gave us chills, including Grande singing Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz.
As the show went on, both actresses lost in their categories, which felt like the work of the Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible. Since Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh were there and not nominated, I am even more convinced they did. They didn’t. I think?
Anyways, when the show was over, it was time for Elpeba, who missed out on the EGOT, to get some food. Where did she go? The line for In-n-Out was too long, so the actress went to Raising Cane’s and ate some yellow wands, which are also known as French Fries.
The chicken chain never looked as classy as it did at that moment.
Hopefully, next year, she will be able to bring her date, Oscar, with her.
The Oscars are Sunday night, and the nominees got together to break bread yesterday. Around 170 people gathered at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to enjoy a cocktail reception and private dinners.
When all of that was done, it was time to take the annual class photo. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were front and center, while Demi Moore and Edward Norton were in the last row. And then there is Timothée Chalamet, who was doing a Where is Waldo because he was hiding out. Look for the mustache to find him.
One person who was missing in the photo is controversial nominee Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón. And I am sure no one had a problem with that.
This event was originally scheduled as a lunch on February 10th. However, it was postponed due to the Palisades and Altadena fires.
Wicked is defying gravity on Peacock on March 21st. And we are getting more than just the 2-hour and 45-minute film which was shown in movie theaters.
The streamer will also be streaming a sing-along version so that you, I mean, I, can torture my cat and neighbors! Although, at this point, we, I, know all the lyrics.
There is more. The 10-time Oscar-nominated movie is coming with bonus features:
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked NBC Special
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
Making Wicked
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
Toss Toss
Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
Elphaba’s Promise
Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
Train Platform Farewell
Glinda, Madame Morrible and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
Boq & Elphaba Talk
Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
Train Ride to Emerald City
Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
Palace Monkeys Chase
Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
On Set with Jon M. Chu
A Wicked Legacy
As Seen on Screen Podcast Episodes
Defying Gravity with Wicked Director Jon M. Chu
Opening the Aperture of Wicked with Director of Photography Alice Brooks ASC
I have a feeling this movie event will be popular on Peacock! I know it will be in my house because I cannot get enough of Elphaba and Glenda’s friendship! I want and need an Elphaba in my life!
