Video: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite With WICKED Movie Stars for 'For Good' Quartet
During NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande premiered their duet of "For Good" at Broadway's Gershwin Theater. The performance featured special guests Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, reuniting original Wicked stars in a memorable moment.
The show gave fans a unique treat as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed "For Good" from the new film adaptation. This special segment was filmed live at the Gershwin Theater, with Stephen Schwartz, the songwriter, accompanying them on piano.
A Unique Quartet Performance
What made the moment even more magical was the surprise addition of Broadway's original Wicked stars, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, joining Grande and Erivo on stage. The beloved song was transformed into a quartet, enhanced by a brand-new verse written especially for this performance.
"For Good," reimagined as a quartet, brought together the past and present of the musical.
Full Special Streaming
The complete Wicked: One Wonderful Night special is currently available to stream on Peacock. It was filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, which was styled to look like Emerald City and featured a 37-piece live orchestra conducted by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus.
The event included stunning musical numbers and memorable performances that celebrated the beloved musical Wicked.
Key Highlights
- Debut of “For Good” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
- Special reunion with original stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
- Performance filmed live at Broadway’s Gershwin Theater.
- Stephen Schwartz on piano during the performance.
- Newly added verse for this special rendition.
- Full show streamed on Peacock, filmed at Dolby Theatre.
- 37-piece orchestra led by Stephen Oremus.
Author’s summary: The NBC special brought Wicked fans a magical reunion with original stars joining new voices in a fresh, unforgettable performance of "For Good."