Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande Star in 'Wicked' Reboot

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Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande Star in Wicked Reboot
They're brewing up a new version of the Broadway hit for a Halloween special.
 Ariel Sobel
          
          Sep 28, 2018
          
        
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Original Wicked cast members Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth will host and perform in a Wicked-themed Halloween special on NBC.
The October 29 television event, A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway, will be a concert tribute to the musical (based on the book by gay author Gregory Maguire). Pop star Ariana Grande, an avid Wicked fan, is also set to star beside the a cappella group Pentatonix. 
Lovers of the Tony-winning musical are already bubbling up cauldrons of excitement.
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Original Wicked cast members Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth will host and perform in a Wicked-themed Halloween special on NBC.

The October 29 television event, A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway, will be a concert tribute to the musical (based on the book by gay author Gregory Maguire). Pop star Ariana Grande, an avid Wicked fan, is also set to star beside the a cappella group Pentatonix.

Lovers of the Tony-winning musical are already bubbling up cauldrons of excitement.

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