Stephen Schwartz Races the Clock forWicked: For Good’s Musical Magic
So, the buzz right now in the world of musicals and movies is all about Wicked: For Good , the highly anticipated second installment of the Wicked film adaptation. And here’s something fans are excited to hear — Stephen Schwartz, the legendary composer behind the original Broadway sensation, is still in the thick of creating new music for the film. Yep, even with the release date locked in for November 21, 2025, Schwartz admits he’s “working away every day” and that the deadline is fast approaching. It’s crunch time, literally.
At the recent 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony — where Schwartz was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award — he opened up a bit about the process. He mentioned that the music is still evolving because, well, the movie itself keeps changing. With re-edits and refinements in the film's storytelling, the score has to adjust too. It’s a fluid, creative process — exciting, yes, but also pretty nerve-wracking, especially when you're recording in London just weeks later.
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Now here’s what really gets fans buzzing: Schwartz revealed that there will be two brand-new songs in Wicked: For Good . One is for Elphaba, played by the powerhouse Cynthia Erivo, and the other is for Glinda, once again brought to life by Ariana Grande. These additions weren’t just tossed in for fun — Schwartz says they were needed to deepen the storytelling. And considering how emotionally resonant the original songs are, you know these new ones are going to hit hard.
The first Wicked film — released in November 2024 — was already a massive success, grossing over $750 million globally and taking home Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. So the bar is sky-high for part two. Director Jon M. Chu has the challenge of turning what’s traditionally considered the weaker second act of the stage show into a compelling full-length film. But between the visual spectacle that film allows, expanded backstories, and the promise of fresh music, expectations are high — and justified.
Stephen Schwartz even reflected on how surreal it is to see Wicked thriving 22 years after its Broadway debut. “When I first started, if a show ran five years, it was miraculous,” he said. Now it’s not just surviving — it’s evolving, reaching new generations through cinema. And this new film is shaping up to be a celebration of that legacy.
So if you’ve been humming “Defying Gravity” since 2003 or if you fell in love with the Wicked universe just last year in theaters, get ready. Because Wicked: For Good isn’t just a continuation — it’s a reimagining, a deepening, and a whole new musical moment being forged right now. And Stephen Schwartz? He’s making sure every note counts.
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