'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two New Major Songs
During the "Wicked: One Wonderful Night" live show, previews of two newly added songs for Glinda and Elphaba were revealed. These songs are part of Wicked: For Good’s expansion of the second act of the beloved musical into a full feature film, composed by Stephen Schwartz.
New Songs and Their Context
- "The Girl in a Bubble" – Performed by Ariana Grande’s Glinda, the song is set during a night in Glinda’s luxurious Emerald City headquarters. It expresses her sorrowful reflection on having everything she wanted since childhood, now that she is "Glinda the Good" under the influence of Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s plan following the first film.
- "No Place Like Home" – Sung by Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, this song captures her contemplative sadness as she loves the land of Oz that has come to despise her as the "Wicked Witch of the West."
"The Girl in a Bubble" is set during a night at Glinda’s lavish headquarters in the Emerald City, as she mournfully rues getting everything she’s wanted in life since she was a child now that she’s “Glinda the Good.”
"No Place Like Home" reflects Elphaba’s sorrowful love for Oz, even though she is despised as the “Wicked Witch of the West.”
These previews, previously teased in trailers for For Good, were further showcased during last night’s NBC broadcast, offering glimpses into their roles within the film.
Author's summary: Two new songs by Stephen Schwartz, performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, deepen the emotional arcs of Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked's second act.