'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two Major New Songs
During the live show "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," previews of two new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were unveiled. These additions are part of Wicked: For Good’s effort to expand the musical’s second act and adapt it into a feature film, featuring new compositions by Stephen Schwartz.
New Song Previews
Though brief snippets of the songs “The Girl in a Bubble” and “No Place Like Home” appeared in the trailers, the live broadcast on NBC showcased extended previews and gave insight into their story context.
“The Girl in a Bubble” – Glinda's Song
“Glinda mournfully rues getting everything she’s wanted in life since childhood, now that she’s ‘Glinda the Good’ by Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s design after the first movie.”
The song is set during a night at Glinda’s lavish Emerald City headquarters, reflecting her conflicted emotions despite her outward success.
“No Place Like Home” – Elphaba’s Song
“Elphaba contemplatively reflects on loving the land of Oz that has been made to despise her as the ‘Wicked Witch of the West.’”
This song captures Elphaba’s sorrow and complex feelings toward Oz, which views her as its villain.
Summary
These new songs deepen the emotional layers of the characters, highlighting their inner struggles as the story continues in the film adaptation.
Author's summary: The two new songs by Stephen Schwartz in Wicked: For Good reveal Glinda’s bittersweet success and Elphaba’s heartfelt conflict, enriching the story's emotional depth.