'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Live Soundtrack Released
The soundtrack for Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the live musical event, is now available on digital platforms through Republic Records and Verve Records.
About the Recording
Filmed at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the live recording features captivating performances by Wicked stars and Academy Award nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The cast also includes Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and others.
Musical Production
The live music is supported by a 37-piece orchestra conducted by Stephen Oremus, an executive music producer for both Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Oremus is a Tony Award winner and two-time Grammy Award recipient. The soundtrack offers listeners a front-row experience of the reimagined arrangements, emotional delivery, and memorable moments set in the world of Oz.
Upcoming Release: 'Wicked: For Good' Soundtrack
Fans can pre-order the official soundtrack for Wicked: For Good, set for release on November 21 to coincide with the film's theatrical debut. This album features two new original songs by Stephen Schwartz, a Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist:
- "No Place Like Home," performed by Cynthia Erivo
- "The Girl in the Bubble," performed by Ariana Grande
The album will also include the previously unreleased track, "The Wicked Witch of the East."
"The live recording offers listeners a front-row seat to the event’s reimagined arrangements, sweeping emotion, and unforgettable moments from the world of Oz."
This soundtrack captures the magic of the musical's live performance and expands the Wicked universe with new musical creations.
Author's summary: The live soundtrack of Wicked: One Wonderful Night offers a rich and emotional musical experience featuring acclaimed stars, while the upcoming Wicked: For Good soundtrack introduces fresh original songs to fans.