Wicked fans can now enjoy the highly anticipated musical special, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, available to stream in the UK. This two-hour event has been described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience and is currently accessible on Sky and NOW.
The musical extravaganza reunites stars including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as leads Elphaba and Glinda. Other notable cast members are 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 join the event along with several "surprise guests."
Filmed at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, the special features electrifying performances with a 37-piece live orchestra. It promises:
"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."
This special precedes the release of Wicked: For Good, the second and final chapter in the movie series, already generating strong critical acclaim.
Reviewers say the movie "exceeds all expectations" and is filled with "sheer musical greatness."
Author's summary: The Wicked: One Wonderful Night special offers fans a star-studded, electrifying celebration with exclusive content ahead of the highly acclaimed new movie chapter.