'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Major New Songs
During the live event 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' aired on NBC, previews of two new songs featured in Wicked: For Good were unveiled. These additions are part of the plan to expand the second act of the beloved musical and develop it into a full-length feature film.
New Songs and Performers
- "The Girl in a Bubble" – performed by Ariana Grande as Glinda.
- "No Place Like Home" – performed by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
Context Within the Film
The song “The Girl in a Bubble” takes place at Glinda’s luxurious Emerald City headquarters. Here, Glinda laments having achieved everything she dreamed of as a child, now bearing the title "Glinda the Good," shaped by Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s influence after the first film.
In contrast, “No Place Like Home” captures Elphaba’s contemplative sorrow as she reflects on her love for Oz, a land that now despises her as the “Wicked Witch of the West.”
“The Girl in a Bubble,” sung by Ariana Grande’s Glinda, expresses her melancholy over getting everything she wanted yet feeling trapped by others’ expectations.
“No Place Like Home,” sung by Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, portrays her painful connection to Oz despite being rejected as the Wicked Witch.
Both songs had brief snippets included in trailers for For Good, but the live show offered more insight into their emotional and narrative significance.
Wicked: For Good continues the story with fresh musical moments while deepening its iconic characters’ journeys.
Author’s summary: The new songs in Wicked: For Good deepen Glinda’s and Elphaba’s emotional struggles, enriching the beloved story’s expansion into film.