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NBC Announces Live 'Wicked' Musical Special Featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

The fall event at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater will showcase live performances and promote the sequel 'Wicked: For Good,' releasing November 21.

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Overview

  • The live musical special will air on NBC this fall and stream the next day on Peacock.
  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will perform songs from the first 'Wicked' film, with potential previews of songs from the sequel.
  • The event will include surprise guest appearances and take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Director Jon M. Chu announced the special during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation, calling it a centerpiece of the sequel's promotional campaign.
  • Attendees of the announcement were treated to a sneak peek of the unreleased trailer for 'Wicked: For Good,' under strict no-phone rules.