Fans of the beloved musical Wicked can finally relive the enchantment of Thursday night’s NBC TV special with the official album Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) – The Soundtrack, which dropped at midnight. Recorded live at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the album features an all-star lineup including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, and Marissa Bode. Serving as both a celebration and a bridge between generations, the live soundtrack captures the emotional essence of one of Broadway’s most iconic stories.

The collection comprises ten spellbinding live tracks, performed with the grandeur of a 37-piece orchestra led by musical director Stephen Oremus who also serves as executive producer for both Wicked and its upcoming cinematic sequel, Wicked: For Good. Fans can now experience cherished numbers like “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “The Wizard and I” in all their theatrical glory. The NBC broadcast offered the first glimpse of Grande and Erivo performing “What Is This Feeling?” together on stage, sparking waves of excitement across social media.

This release arrives as a carefully timed prelude to the much-anticipated film Wicked: For Good, set for global cinema release on November 21. The movie’s soundtrack, to be issued concurrently, will further expand the musical universe of Oz. Distributed jointly by Republic Records and Verve Records, Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) is now available for streaming on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify, giving fans worldwide the chance to immerse themselves in the performance magic that lit up the Dolby Theatre.

The album’s tracklist is a treat for devoted fans, blending familiar melodies with fresh live energy. Highlights include “Overture / No One Mourns the Wicked,” “The Wizard And I” featuring Jeff Goldblum, “Popular” led by Grande, “Dancing Through Life” featuring Bowen Yang and Ethan Slater, and the emotional finale, “For Good,” performed alongside original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Each song carries the full theatrical vibrance of a live orchestra, reminding listeners why Wicked remains a cultural phenomenon.

Meanwhile, anticipation for Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack continues to build. The upcoming album features standout performances by Erivo, Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum, with tracks such as “No Place Like Home,” “Wonderful,” “No Good Deed,” and “The Girl in the Bubble.” Early previews suggest a lush cinematic soundscape that promises to redefine the Wicked legacy for a new generation of audiences. More details and updates are available on Wicked’s official website.

As the world counts down to the film’s debut, Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) stands as both a tribute and a teaser capturing the musical’s enduring magic while setting the stage for what could be one of the most celebrated movie musicals of the decade.