“Wicked: For Good” Reveals Two Major New Songs
During the live show Wicked: One Wonderful Night broadcast on NBC, previews of two new songs from Wicked: For Good were unveiled. These additions, composed by Stephen Schwartz, expand the second act of the original musical, which is also being adapted into a feature film.
New Song Previews and Context
- “The Girl in a Bubble” – Performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda, this song takes place at Glinda’s lavish Emerald City headquarters. It captures her bittersweet reflection on having achieved everything she wanted since childhood, now living as “Glinda the Good” under the direction of Madame Morrible and the Wizard.
- “No Place Like Home” – Sung by Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, this song portrays her sorrowful contemplation about loving Oz despite being cast as the despised “Wicked Witch of the West.”
Song Themes
Both songs highlight the emotional struggles of their characters:
Glinda mourns her fulfilled but controlled life.
Elphaba reflects on her complicated relationship with Oz and her reputation.
These previews had brief appearances in trailers for For Good, but the live show gave fans a deeper glimpse into their emotional and narrative roles within the film.
Author's Summary
Wicked: For Good enriches its story with two new emotionally charged songs that deepen Glinda's and Elphaba's journeys as the musical moves toward a feature film adaptation.