WICKED: One Wonderful Night

Overall, I thought the production was well executed. The set and costumes were gorgeous. However, the sound mixing was uneven at times, and the use of handheld microphones felt awkward.

You folks must have been watching something other than the atrocity I witnessed Thursday night. I can't imagine another two hours of hideously realized garbage that could do a better job of putting people off the Part Two of the movie version of "Wicked." Above all else the show confirmed my feeling that both Erivo and Grande are simply awful actors. Their freakish appearances -- Grande's emaciated physique and tattoos and Erivo's disgusting nails out to there -- are terribly off-putting. The worst song of the evening was "Defying Gravity." Erivo stood center stage looking comatose while singing a deadly version of a blockbuster song totally devoid of energy. And I suppose the powers that be thought it was a cute touch to have Grande sing "Popular" to a little kid who obviously wasn't into it at all. Dreadful. And what about that audience of some of the most repellant shills I've seen in sometime. Thaey cheered and cheered every little thing on stage. It all came off phony as hell.. I shouldn't forget to mention that embarrassing "For Good". It only served to remind me of how much Menzel and Chenoweth brought to the show in the theater. But please somebody help Menzel on the fashion front. That pantsuit did her no favors.

Freakish appearances? ffs

how long did they actually need to tape this? each number was overdone outside of "For Good" w/Cheno & Idina. Erivo flying was nice but I wonder how many takes they had to do? The audience was the only really annoying part of this.

Overexposure much? It is everywhere. I think I lost it with the Lexus x Wicked commercial featuring the Jon Chu family.

rosscoe(au) said: "That story above said it was multiple takes on nearly every number."

And with everything they had to cut, it probably took around four hours to film.

Adeliciaboy said: "You folks must have been watching something other than the atrocity I witnessed Thursday night. I can't imagine another two hours of hideously realized garbage that could do a better job of putting people off the Part Two of the movie version of "Wicked." Above all else the show confirmed my feeling that both Erivoand Grande are simply awful actors. Their freakish appearances -- Grande's emaciated physique and tattoos and Erivo's disgusting nails out to there -- are terribly off-putting. The worst song of the evening was "Defying Gravity." Erivo stoodcenter stage looking comatose while singing a deadly version of a blockbustersong totally devoid of energy. And I suppose the powers that be thought it was a cute touch to have Grande sing "Popular" to a little kid who obviouslywasn't into it at all. Dreadful. And what about thataudience of some of the most repellant shills I've seen in sometime. Thaey cheered and cheered every little thing on stage. It all came offphony as hell.. I shouldn't forget to mention that embarrassing "For Good". It only served to remind me of how much Menzel and Chenoweth brought to the show in the theater. But please somebody help Menzel on the fashion front. That pantsuit did her no favors."

Does someone need a wellness check?

What I witnessed Thursday night was nothing short of magical — a breathtaking, two-hour reminder of why Wicked remains one of the most beloved musicals of our time. This production doesn’t just set the stage for Part Two of the upcoming film — it elevates it. Every frame shimmered with imagination, precision, and heart.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were revelations. Their performances — soulful, daring, and visually mesmerizing — proved they’re not just singers, but full-bodied storytellers. Erivo during “Defying Gravity” was hypnotic, her control and emotional depth electrifying. She turned the song’s famous crescendo into a master class in restraint and release — a performance so intimate, you could feel the silence listening back.

Grande’s “Popular,” meanwhile, was a dazzling surprise. Her playful chemistry with her young scene partner radiated warmth and joy, giving the number a touching, modern spin. It was cheeky, clever, and utterly irresistible.

The audience? Ecstatic — and rightly so. Their enthusiasm was infectious, their cheers organic. It wasn’t hype; it was gratitude. In that room, you could feel generations of Wicked fans celebrating the story’s rebirth for a new era.

And when Idina Menzel appeared for “For Good”? A moment for the ages. Her shimmering vocals, paired with Erivo’s emotional intelligence, bridged the past and the future in one exquisite gesture. Even her understated, power-suit look reflected confidence and timeless grace.

The witches are back, bolder and brighter than ever.