Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast - Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) – The Soundtrack (2025)
“Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) – The Soundtrack” delivers the grandeur of a live musical spectacle: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lead a full-scale performance of beloved songs from Wicked, backed by a large orchestra and filmed in a major theatre.
The live arrangements refresh familiar material—“Defying Gravity”, “Popular”, “The Wizard and I”—with new energy and performers who bring both star power and musical theatre credibility.
The album captures not just the songs, but the event atmosphere: the crowd, the live vocals, the sense of theatre. It serves as both a celebration of the original musical’s legacy and a prelude to the forthcoming film sequel.
For listeners seeking a classic musical pop experience this one succeeds—lush instrumentation, vocal excellence and high production values stand out.
That said, for those unfamiliar with the Wicked musical world, the album may feel more like a soundtrack to a show than a standalone pop record: its impact works best when one allows the theatrical context to carry some of the weight.
The live arrangements refresh familiar material—“Defying Gravity”, “Popular”, “The Wizard and I”—with new energy and performers who bring both star power and musical theatre credibility.
The album captures not just the songs, but the event atmosphere: the crowd, the live vocals, the sense of theatre. It serves as both a celebration of the original musical’s legacy and a prelude to the forthcoming film sequel.
For listeners seeking a classic musical pop experience this one succeeds—lush instrumentation, vocal excellence and high production values stand out.
That said, for those unfamiliar with the Wicked musical world, the album may feel more like a soundtrack to a show than a standalone pop record: its impact works best when one allows the theatrical context to carry some of the weight.
Genre: Musical
Country: US
Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 395th / 765
Highlight: Overture / No One Mourns the Wicked (Live from the Dolby Theatre)
Made me think of:
Lea Michele
Ramin Karimloo
Leslie Odom Jr.
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