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Universal Previews Two New Wicked: For Good Songs by Stephen Schwartz

A network special delivered first extended listens ahead of the Nov. 21 soundtrack release.

Overview

  • Ariana Grande debuts The Girl in the Bubble and Cynthia Erivo unveils No Place Like Home in new previews released by the studio.
  • Both songs were written by original composer Stephen Schwartz specifically for the film and do not appear in the stage musical.
  • The full tracks arrive with the official soundtrack on Nov. 21, the same day the movie opens in theaters.
  • Director Jon M. Chu says the team kept the songs only after confirming they were essential, using them to deepen Glinda and Elphaba’s perspectives.
  • Wicked: One Wonderful Night broadcast the previews and a special For Good performance, with the event now streaming on Peacock and its live album available digitally.