Wicked to Return to Theaters for One-Night-Only Screening
In a move that is sure to thrill fans of the hit musical, Wicked is set to return to theaters for a one-night-only screening on June 4th. This special event coincides with the release of the trailer for the sequel, Wicked: For Good, which is slated for release on November 21st. According to a report from The Knoxville Wolf, the film’s official X account recently announced the news, featuring stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande teasing the upcoming screening and preview.
The Knoxville Wolf reports that the one-night-only screening of Wicked will take place in the US and Canada on June 4th, with tickets now on sale. The special screening will give fans a first look at the Wicked: For Good trailer, which is sure to generate significant buzz ahead of the sequel’s release. As quoted in the article from The Knoxville Wolf, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s X account post read: “We have an announcement! Wicked returns to theaters for one night only in the US & Canada on June 4 with a special first look at the Wicked: For Good trailer. Tickets on sale now.”
In addition to the one-night-only screening, Erivo and Grande are set to perform hit songs from the films in a live musical special airing on NBC in the fall. The special, which will also feature other “Wicked” cast members and surprise guests, was announced by director Jon M. Chu during the NBCUniversal upfront presentation. According to Variety, via The Knoxville Wolf, Chu said: “I am absolutely delighted to let you in on a centerpiece of our campaign for the second film, and it’s something that’s never been done in the 22-year history of Wicked.”
The live musical special, which will start streaming on Peacock the day after its NBC premiere, promises to be a “night of entertainment that we think will be, as they say in Oz, thrillifying,” according to Chu. While details of the special are still scarce, fans of the musical are sure to be eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see Erivo and Grande perform live on television.
The Knoxville Wolf reports that the Wicked franchise has become a global phenomenon, with the original musical having been performed in over 20 countries and translated into multiple languages. The sequel, Wicked: For Good, is sure to be highly anticipated by fans of the franchise, and the release of the trailer and live musical special are likely to generate significant buzz ahead of its release.
As the release of Wicked: For Good draws closer, fans of the franchise can look forward to a number of exciting events and announcements. With the one-night-only screening of Wicked and the live musical special on NBC, it’s clear that the Wicked franchise continues to be a major force in the world of entertainment. This article has been sourced from The Knoxville Wolf, who first reported on the one-night-only screening and live musical special.
