'Wicked: For Good' Teases Its Two Major New Songs

'Wicked: For Good' Reveals Two New Songs

During the live show 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night,' previews of two new songs for Glinda and Elphaba were unveiled. These songs are part of Wicked: For Good’s effort to expand the musical’s second act and develop it into a feature film, featuring new compositions by Stephen Schwartz.

New Songs Teased

Context of the Songs in the Film

The preview of "The Girl in a Bubble" sets the scene in Glinda’s luxurious Emerald City headquarters. Glinda emotionally reflects on having achieved all her childhood dreams but feels trapped by her role as "Glinda the Good," imposed by Madame Morrible and the Wizard after the events of the first movie.

Conversely, "No Place Like Home" features Elphaba's sorrowful contemplation as she struggles with loving Oz despite being reviled as the "Wicked Witch of the West."

"Glinda mournfully rues getting everything she’s wanted in life since she was a child now that she’s ‘Glinda the Good’ at the behest of Madame Morrible and the Wizard’s design."
"Elphaba reflects on loving the land of Oz that has been made to despise her as the ‘Wicked Witch of the West.’"

These previews offer insight into the emotional journeys of both characters as the story progresses in the film adaptation.

Author's summary: Two new songs in 'Wicked: For Good' deepen the emotional narratives of Glinda and Elphaba, highlighting their struggles within the evolving story.

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Gizmodo Gizmodo — 2025-11-07

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