Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite with WICKED Stars for 'For Good' Quartet
During NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande premiered their rendition of "For Good" at Broadway's Gershwin Theater. The performance featured special guests Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
The special provided Wicked fans with a unique reunion, showcasing a magical moment as Erivo and Grande were joined onstage by the original stars Menzel and Chenoweth, transforming the song into a powerful quartet.
Performance Highlights
Unlike the rest of the concert, this performance was shot live at the Gershwin Theater with Stephen Schwartz, the song's composer, at the piano. A new verse, written specifically for this occasion, was added to the classic number.
"Wicked: One Wonderful Night offered viewers the first opportunity to see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo perform 'For Good' from the new film."
Special Event Production
The rest of Wicked: One Wonderful Night was filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, transformed into an Emerald City-inspired set. The show included a 37-piece live orchestra conducted by award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus, delivering spectacular musical performances.
Fans can watch a clip of the quartet performance now and enjoy the complete live recording as part of the soundtrack.
"A new verse was also added, written specifically for the performance."
Summary: The NBC special reunited original Wicked stars with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, creating a memorable, expanded performance of "For Good" enhanced by new musical elements and exceptional production.
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