‘Wicked the Musical’ Special on NBC!

ByKailey October 18, 2018

Calling all Wicked Fans! NBC is broadcasting “A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway”, a special to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the award-winning phenomenon, Wicked. Join the original stars who brought your favorite witches to life, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Idina Menzel as Elphaba. Jessica Vosk (Elphaba) and Amanda Jane Cooper (Glinda), who currently play the title roles, will be there as well as more guest stars such as Ariana Grande, Pentatonix! You are not going to want to miss this fantastic troupe of performers as they invite you into the wonderful world of Oz on October 29th, at 10pm on NBC!

The story follows the journey of Elphaba, who is looked down upon because of her green complexion. She goes to school and meets the popular and blonde Glinda (pronounced GA-LIN-DA), where they are at odds as Elphaba seems to possess unique magic. After an accidental mistake that puts these two as roomies, atttitudes begin to change and they become two best friends. They are invited to journey to Oz and what they discover there, will change them forever. It’s a story of acceptance, truth, integrity, a tale of two friends, and a show that will leave you “changed for good.”

Fellow Ozians—it’s official. The 10/29 #Wicked15 Anniversary Concert on @nbc will feature @IdinaMenzel, @KChenoweth, @PTXOfficial, & @ArianaGrande! Stay tuned for more info & thrillifying surprises! @TODAYshow #Wicked

— Wicked the Musical (@WICKED_Musical) September 27, 2018

Kailey

Kailey has been a writer for Nerds and Beyond since 2018. She received her bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2020. Some of her favorite TV shows are The Blacklist, Supernatural, and Prodigal Son, to name a few. She also loves all things Disney! You can check her out on social media @kaileygross.