7 Best Moments from Wicked’s 15th Anniversary Special
Wicked celebrated its 15th year on Broadway with a bang. Entitled “A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway”, NBC just aired a concert special hosted by none other than original leads Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Here are some of the show’s best moments.
The current Broadway company of Wicked, featuring Jessica Vosk as Elphaba and Amanda Jane Cooper as Glinda, performed the rousing group number, ‘One Short Day.’
The Broadway Company of @WICKED_Musical transports you to Oz. #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/rlZ063fOVV
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
2. Kristin Chenoweth proves that she is the quintessential Glinda with her hilarious rendition of Popular.
Selfies & popularity lessons courtesy of @KChenoweth!? #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/qW5eA8AVRg
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
3. Idina Menzel sang a stripped down version of first act closing number, ‘Defying Gravity.’
They’ll never bring us down! @idinamenzel is “Defying Gravity” at #Wicked15. pic.twitter.com/bod7gvBLPs
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
4. American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert, who was a member of the show’s touring productions, and American R&B and jazz recording artist Ledisi, performed the duet, ‘As Long as You’re Mine.’
This @adamlambert & @ledisi duet is what dreams are made of. #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/EAcvGSSswh
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
5. Ariana Grande, decked in green, performed her rendition of ‘The Wizard and I.’
This will give you CHILLS! @ArianaGrande slays her performance of “The Wizard and I”. #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/zGWQiZvIfe
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
6. A cappella group Pentatonix sang their version of ‘What is this Feeling?’
The incomparable @PTXofficial sing “What Is This Feeling?” like you’ve never heard it before. #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/zEyVMKDjY1
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
7. Generations of Elphaba’s and Glinda’s, led by Menzel and Chenoweth, sang a powerful, heart-warming rendition of the musical’s 11 o’clock number ‘For Good’ to close the evening.
Generations of Elphabas and Glindas all singing in perfect harmony will change you “For Good”. #Wicked15 pic.twitter.com/1mOdzlusfH
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) October 30, 2018
Wicked officially opened in 20013 at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway. It won won 3 Tony Awards in 2004– Best Actress for Idina Menzel Menzel, Best Scenic Design, and Best Costume Design.
