NBC has officially announced the much-anticipated broadcast date for the Wicked concert special, which has fans buzzing with excitement. The talented Ariana Grande and acclaimed Cynthia Erivo will showcase their remarkable vocal abilities in a live performance featuring beloved songs from the iconic musical. This event is set to be a memorable celebration of the Wicked legacy, drawing in both long-time fans and newcomers to the enchanting world of Oz.

Scheduled just weeks before the release of Wicked: For Good, this thrilling concert will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET on November 6. Viewers will also have the opportunity to stream the concert on Peacock, the popular streaming service, the following day. This strategic release aims to maximize viewership and anticipation for the upcoming film, ensuring that fans are fully engaged leading up to the film’s launch.

As detailed in the official announcement, the concert will span a captivating two hours and include music from the first Wicked film, as well as potential selections from its highly awaited sequel, which is set to premiere in theaters on November 21. The event will take place at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, known for hosting major entertainment events, making it the perfect backdrop for such a grand occasion.

This exciting air-date revelation follows NBC’s earlier announcement that the Billboard Hot 100-topping artist, Ariana Grande, and Tony Award-winning actress, Cynthia Erivo, would reunite on stage for this special Wicked event. The concert is expected to significantly heighten the excitement surrounding Part 2’s premiere, which will be released nearly a year after the first film captivated audiences worldwide. As of late May, the first part of this cinematic duology had already grossed an impressive $755.9 million globally.

In a recent interview with Billboard, Cynthia Erivo shared insights about her character, Elphaba, in the forthcoming film. She expressed how Elphaba evolves and matures, stating, “She’s able to access her rage more. The scent I wore changed. The makeup changed. Little shifts that bring you to a more mature version of who Elphaba becomes. And she is delicious in this next one.” This evolution hints at deeper emotional layers and complexities that fans can look forward to in the sequel.

While Erivo and Grande have not extensively performed Wicked material together outside of official events, they did collaborate at the 2025 Oscars, where they delivered a powerful rendition of “Defying Gravity” on stage. Additionally, Erivo showcased her talent with “Home” from The Wiz, while Grande impressed the audience with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz. Their performance was not only memorable but also contributed to Wicked winning prestigious awards for best costume design and best production design that evening.

Below, you can view the official poster for NBC’s exciting Wicked concert special, which captures the essence of the event and the magic of the musical.