6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night,’ Including Standing Ovation For Marissa Bode’s Mention Of “Power Hungry Dictators”

6 Taping Highlights Cut From NBC’s ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’

Deadline attended the taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night and shared insights about moments unseen in NBC’s broadcast special. The show took audiences to the Emerald City on Thursday night, celebrating the musical phenomenon ahead of the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good.

Inside the NBC Special

The televised event featured performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Wicked cast. It included reimagined versions of songs from both acts such as “No One Mourns The Wicked,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “For Good.” Audiences also glimpsed two new tracks from Wicked: For Good: “The Girl In The Bubble” and “No Place Like Home.”

Special Musical Moments

One highlight was a duet between Grande and Erivo performing “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again,” the classic number once sung by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland. This special performance added a blend of nostalgia and celebration to the night.

Behind the Scenes at the Dolby Theatre

The taping took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, with one special song recorded separately. Deadline’s reporters were in the audience and observed several heartfelt and unscripted reactions that didn’t appear in the final broadcast.

“The audience gave a standing ovation when Marissa Bode spoke about power hungry dictators,” noted one attendee, describing it as a defining emotional moment during the taping.

What Viewers Missed

The broadcast ultimately condensed these moments to fit the runtime, leaving fans curious about the complete experience from the live event.

Author’s Summary

The NBC special Wicked: One Wonderful Night captured the magic of the musical but left out key emotional moments, including Marissa Bode’s powerful statement on leadership and humanity.

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Deadline Deadline — 2025-11-07

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