'Wicked: For Good' Introduces Two Major New Songs
Two new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were previewed during the live show Wicked: One Wonderful Night on NBC. These additions are part of Wicked: For Good’s goal to expand the second act of the musical and develop it into a feature film. Both songs, composed by Stephen Schwartz, had brief teases in trailers before, but last night’s broadcast offered a fuller glimpse and insight into their film context.
New Songs and Their Context
- "The Girl in a Bubble": Sung by Ariana Grande as Glinda, the song is set during a night at her opulent headquarters in Emerald City. Glinda expresses sorrow over achieving all she desired since childhood and becoming "Glinda the Good" under Madame Morrible's and the Wizard’s influence after the events of the first movie.
- "No Place Like Home": Performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, it captures her mournful reflection on her love for Oz, despite being rejected and reviled as the "Wicked Witch of the West."
"The Girl in a Bubble" portrays Glinda’s lament as she realizes the cost of her success and imposed goodness.
"No Place Like Home" shows Elphaba’s sorrowful contemplation of her place in Oz despite hatred toward her.
These songs deepen the emotional landscape of the film adaptation while staying true to the original musical’s themes.
Author’s summary: The live show revealed two emotionally rich new songs expanding characters' inner conflicts, highlighting Glinda's regret and Elphaba’s enduring love for Oz despite rejection.