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The Photos From the Wicked Special Are Here, and They're, Well, Pretty Wicked

By Kelsie Gibson

Updated on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:15 PM

We can already tell that NBC's upcoming Wicked special is going to be magical. While the concert doesn't air until Oct. 29, we've already been blessed with a few glimpses of the taping. In addition to Ariana Grande's powerhouse performance of "The Wizard and I," there will also be appearances from past and current stars of the musical, including the original Glinda and Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. See photos from the special ahead.

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