Additional featured performers include Rita Moreno, Stephanie Hsu, Isaac Powell, Ariana DeBose, and Jennifer Nettles.
See the first photos from the star-studded WICKED IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score, which will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App!
PBS will mark Broadway's return with WICKED IN CONCERT, a musical event celebrating the songs from one of the most iconic hits in Broadway history. This special performance will feature reimagined, never-before-heard musical arrangements created just for this broadcast, performed by celebrity artists from the worlds of film, pop music and television. Whether you've listened to the Grammy Award-winning cast recording for years or are new to the world of Oz, you will fall in love with these extraordinary Broadway classics written by the incomparable composer Stephen Schwartz.
The evening is co-hosted by WICKED's original stars, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth and Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, with performances by Tony Award nominee and star of Sex and the City, Mario Cantone; Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor Gavin Creel; Tony Award nominee and star of the soon-to-be-released film West Side Story, Ariana DeBose; two-time Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Cynthia Erivo; Stephanie Hsu of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; EGOT winner Rita Moreno; multi Grammy Award-winning country artist Jennifer Nettles; Grammy Award nominee and star of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Alex Newell; Grammy Award nominee and co-star of the upcoming film Dear Evan Hansen, Isaac Powell; Olivier Award-winner, Grammy Award nominee and star of Glee Amber Riley; star of TV's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Gabrielle Ruiz; and Tony Award-winner and star of The Glee Project Ali Stroker.
Musical numbers featured in this star-studded concert include much of the beloved score, such as "The Wizard and I," "Defying Gravity," "Popular, Wonderful," "No Good Deed," "For Good" and "As Long As You're Mine."
WICKED IN CONCERT is directed by Broadway legend Baayork Lee. The Associate Director is Tara Young and Assistant Director is Cassey Kivnick. The concert features lighting design by Zach Blane, with musical direction by Luke Frazier. The orchestra arrangements are created by Frazier with members of the American Pops Orchestra and filmed in multiple locations including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New York City.
See the photos from the special below!
Photo Credit: Alex Newell, Amber Riley, Ariana DeBose, Gabrielle Ruiz, Stephanie Hsu, Isaac Powell, and the American Pops Orchestra photographed by Elman Studio, LLC; Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Jennifer Nettles, Rita Moreno, Gavin Creel, Ali Stroker, NS Mario Cantone photographed by Edvin Cobaj
Stephanie Hsu performs "I'm Not That Girl"
Rita Moreno performs "The Wizard and I"
Jennifer Nettles performs "No Good Deed"
Jennifer Nettles performs "No Good Deed"
Jennifer Nettles performs "No Good Deed"
Jennifer Nettles performs "No Good Deed"
Isaac Powell performs "Dancing Through Life"
Isaac Powell performs "Dancing Through Life"
Isaac Powell performs "Dancing Through Life"
Idina Menzel hosts WICKED IN CONCERT
Ariana DeBose performs "The Wizard and I"
The American Pops Orchestra prepares to film a performance
The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Luke Frazier
Amber Riley performs "Defying Gravity"
Amber Riley performs "Defying Gravity"
Alex Newell performs "Popular"
Kristin Chenoweth hosts WICKED IN CONCERT
Gavin Creel and Ali Stroker perform "As Long As You're Mine"
Kristin Chenoweth hosts WICKED IN CONCERT
Kristin Chenoweth hosts WICKED IN CONCERT
Gavin Creel and Ali Stroker perform "As Long As You're Mine"
Gavin Creel and Ali Stroker perform "As Long As You're Mine"
Mario Cantone performs "Wonderful"
Mario Cantone performs "Wonderful"
Gabrielle Ruiz performs "I'm Not That Girl (Reprise)"
Gabrielle Ruiz performs "I'm Not That Girl (Reprise)"
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