‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’: Behind the Scenes Highlights
The taping of "Wicked: One Wonderful Night" at the Dolby Theatre on September 24 offered fans a unique glimpse behind the curtain. Despite the popular advice to "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain," the audience witnessed more than just the onstage magic.
Audience Participation Before Filming
Before filming began, the audience was actively involved in learning choreography for the opening number, No One Mourns the Wicked. Those in the orchestra section received faux tulips and practiced the flower choreography, mimicking the film’s iconic scene. They threw the tulips into the air in sync with Ariana Grande’s entrance as Glinda the Good.
Multiple Takes and Out-of-Order Filming
The production was shot out of sequence, including entire musical pieces as well as transitions between scenes. This approach allowed multiple takes to capture the perfect performance, especially for challenging numbers like Defying Gravity.
Notable Onstage Moments
The broadcast featured several memorable performances, such as the duet of the Judy Garland-Barbra Streisand classic Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy, sung by film stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Still, many charming off-camera moments were edited out of the televised show.
"Oz may have told us to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, but at the Dolby Theatre taping of ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night,’ audiences were treated to a rare peek at the magic behind the scenes."
These details brought the experience to life, revealing the intricate work involved in creating the live recording.
Summary
The Dolby Theatre taping revealed both on- and off-camera magic, including audience choreography, multiple takes, and memorable performances that made this "Wicked" event truly unique.
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