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Hear how two brand-new songs were built from scratch to finish the story of Wicked.
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In this episode
- The creative intent behind 'No Place Like Home' and 'The Girl in the Bubble'
- How the new songs shaped each performer's portrayal of their character
- What the composer, lyricist, and director wanted audiences to feel
- The cinematic choices that carry the story to its final moments
About this episode
In Wicked: For Good, two new songs open a window into what Elphaba and Glinda have never spoken aloud.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, executive music producer Stephen Oremus, and director Jon M. Chu reveal how “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble” were crafted to deepen each witch’s inner world — from Elphaba’s reckoning with belonging to Glinda’s emotional awakening. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande share how performing the new material live shaped their portrayal of separation, reunion, confrontation, and the choices that ultimately lead them to “For Good.”
And with insight from Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and cinematographer Alice Brooks, we explore the intense and cinematic turning points that bring the story to its final, unforgettable moments.
(51:16) Watch Wicked: For Good at home on the Apple TV app.
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About WICKED: The Official Podcast
Welcome to the official Wicked podcast! Consider this your all-access pass to the land of Oz. Presented by Universal Pictures and Vanity Fair, and hosted by Chris Murphy, this series features intimate conversations with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the cast – along with Director Jon M.
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