‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’: Behind the Scenes Moments Not on TV
At the Dolby Theatre taping of Wicked: One Wonderful Night on September 24, audiences glimpsed the magic behind the curtain. The event featured a full house of dedicated “Wicked” fans dressed for the occasion.
Unseen Highlights from the Taping
- The show included memorable moments like a duet of “Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy,” performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
- However, some charming off-camera moments were left out of the broadcast.
Audience Participation Before Filming
Before the cameras started rolling, the audience learned choreography for the opening number, “No One Mourns the Wicked.” Those in the orchestra section received faux tulips and were taught to toss them into the air in sync with Ariana Grande’s entrance as Glinda the Good.
The group rehearsed for several minutes before dancers joined in for the final run-through and filming.
Technical Aspects of the Filming
The scenes were shot out of sequence and included full musical numbers along with scene transitions.
"Oz may have told us to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, but at the Dolby Theatre taping of ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night,’ audiences were treated to a rare peek at the magic behind the scenes."
Summary: This special taping of Wicked offered fans a rare interactive experience and revealed the meticulous behind-the-scenes process of filming the musical.