'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two Major New Songs
During the 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' live show, previews of the new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were revealed. These two songs, written by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, are part of Wicked: For Good’s effort to expand the second act of the musical and develop it into a full feature film.
New Song Previews
- "The Girl in a Bubble" is performed by Ariana Grande’s Glinda. The preview shows Glinda at her lavish Emerald City headquarters, lamenting how she has gotten everything she wanted as a child but now must live as “Glinda the Good” under Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s influence.
- "No Place Like Home" features Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba. The song captures Elphaba’s sorrow as she reflects on her love for Oz, despite being despised as the “Wicked Witch of the West.”
"The Girl in a Bubble sets the song during a night at Glinda’s lavish headquarters... mourning she’s 'Glinda the Good' at the behest of Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s design."
"'No Place Like Home' sees Elphaba contemplatively sorrowful, reflecting on loving Oz despite being made to despise her as the 'Wicked Witch of the West.'"
Both songs had brief teases in the trailers, but the live show offered deeper insight into their role and emotions within the film.
Author's Summary
Two new songs by Stephen Schwartz enrich Wicked: For Good, revealing the emotional journeys of Glinda and Elphaba as the story expands into film.