“Wicked: One Wonderful Night TV and Streaming Start Time”

Wicked fans, get ready for an exciting night of music and magic! Wicked: One Wonderful Night, a special event featuring the talented Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with other stars from Wicked: For Good, is set to premiere on free TV and streaming this week. This event comes just ahead of the highly anticipated theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, the second half of the hit film, which took the world by storm when it hit theaters in November 2024, earning 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Grande.

In Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Cynthia Erivo shines as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, while Ariana Grande dazzles as Glinda, the future Good Witch of the North. The TV event promises to transport viewers to a stunning Emerald City-inspired set, complete with a 37-piece live orchestra led by the acclaimed musical director Stephen Oremus, delivering jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances.

Tune in to NBC-TV on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT to catch the two-hour Wicked: One Wonderful Night event, or start streaming it on NBC Universal’s platform starting Friday, Nov. 7. And for those eager to watch the event on Peacock, while the exact start time has not been announced, new shows usually begin streaming on the platform around 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT on the day of the premiere.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! Alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked: One Wonderful Night will also feature performances by stars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Bowen Yang. Plus, director Jon M. Chu, composer Stephen Schwartz, and some surprise guests will make appearances during the event, offering a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good with world premiere clips and two new original songs by Schwartz.

So mark your calendars for this enchanting night of music and talent, and get ready to be spellbound by the magic of Wicked!