“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.