Witches and wizards, hold onto your broomsticks because Wicked is flying back into our lives like a flying monkey on espresso! First things first, Universal is out here doing the absolute most to hype us up, and boy, did they deliver. We now have a brand new poster starring Ariana Grande as Glinda (yes, the bubble-blowing queen herself!) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (green and glorious). And guess what? They’ve recreated the iconic Broadway poster! Who’s ready to toss glitter in the air and burst into song? (Just me? Okay.)
But wait, there’s more! We’ve got hot tea about the Wicked soundtrack too! Get your cauldrons ready for this magical brew.
Now, if you’re not in the Wicked loop, let me sprinkle some fairy dust and catch you up: This movie is so epic, they had to split it into TWO parts. That’s right—double the witchery, double the drama. Part 1 is swooping into theaters next month, and the tracklist just dropped. Drumroll, please…
What’s on the soundtrack, you ask? Well, I hope you’re sitting down because there are no new songs. None. Zip. Nada. But don’t grab your pitchfork just yet! All the beloved songs from the Broadway show are safe and sound—like a baby in a basket floating down a yellow brick road. And, in case you’re a stickler for details, the songs are in the exact same order as the musical. We’re talking laser-precise, magical choreography here.
Now, hold onto your hats (preferably a pointy one), because fans have been cackling over the fact that Part 1 is gonna end with that song—the ultimate power ballad, “Defying Gravity.” Yes, the one that has inspired millions of bathroom concerts worldwide. Elphaba’s big number will be closing out the first movie, leaving us all in emotional pieces until Part 2 hits the theaters. Universal, you sneaky geniuses.
Here’s the part where I’d list the tracks, but let’s be honest—you know the songs. You’ve probably belted out “Popular” in the shower and nailed every note of “For Good” in the car. So, just mentally fill in the blanks.
Oh, and plot twist: The soundtrack drops the same day as the movie! So get those earbuds ready. It’s going to be a Wicked November.
And let’s not forget the all-star cast: Michelle Yeoh is slaying as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum is jazzing it up as The Wizard, and Bridgerton heartthrob Jonathan Bailey is heating things up as Fiyero. Ethan Slater’s Boq is ready to charm your socks off, and we’ve got Bowen Yang as Pfannee—yes, that Bowen Yang, bringing his comedic magic to Oz.
Mark your calendars, tattoo the date on your forehead, do whatever you need to do—because November 22, 2024, is the day Wicked hits the big screen. Prepare to have your heart lifted higher than a flying house in a tornado!
‘Wicked’ Soundtrack Tracklisting:
1. No One Mourns the Wicked – Ariana Grande ft. Andy Nyman, Courtney Mae-Briggs, Jeff Goldblum, Sharon D. Clarke & Jenna Boyd
2. Dear Old Shiz – Shiz University Choir ft. Ariana Grande
3. The Wizard And I – Cynthia Erivo ft. Michelle Yeoh
4. What Is This Feeling? – Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
5. Something Bad – Peter Dinklage ft. Cynthia Erivo
6. Dancing Through Life – Jonathan Bailey ft. Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode & Cynthia Erivo
7. Popular – Ariana Grande
8. I’m Not That Girl – Cynthia Erivo
9. One Short Day – Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
10. A Sentimental Man – Jeff Goldblum
11. Defying Gravity – Cynthia Erivo ft. Ariana Grande
