“Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked,” an NBC special. “Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. ”

Based on the Broadway play and unofficial “ Wizard of Oz ” prequel of the same name, the film chronicles Elphaba (Cythia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) early years and unlikely friendship at Shiz University.

When Does Wicked Premiere on Peacock? Peacock has announced that Wicked, featuring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, will premiere on the streaming service on