How to Watch Wicked's Musical Special
Fans can now enjoy the highly anticipated Wicked musical special in the UK. The two-hour show, described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event, is available to stream on Sky and NOW ahead of its official airing.
Broadcast Details
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will air on Saturday at 8pm on Sky Showcase. However, viewers can stream it immediately on both Sky and NOW platforms.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
The musical reunites stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as leads Elphaba and Glinda, alongside Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq), Bowen Yang (Pfannee), and Marissa Bode (Nessarose).
Director Jon M Chu and composer Stephen Schwartz also join the special, which features additional "surprise guests."
Performance Highlights
Filmed at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the special promises "electrifying performances" with musical and dance numbers backed by a 37-piece live orchestra.
"An unforgettable night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises and maybe even a sneak peek at what’s to come in the next chapter of Oz."
Upcoming Movie Sequel
This event precedes the release of the second and final chapter in the Wicked movie series, Wicked: For Good, which has already received strong critical acclaim.
"The movie exceeds all expectations" and is full of "sheer musical greatness."
Author’s summary: Wicked: One Wonderful Night offers fans a rare and exciting opportunity to experience a star-filled musical special featuring fresh performances and exclusive content before the highly praised movie sequel premieres.