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Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars: Special Guest Judge!

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Dancing With the Stars features Wicked Night on October 21 to celebrate the Wicked musical ahead of Wicked: For Good.
Jon M. Chu will join the panel as a guest judge.
The episode will feature a medley of songs from Wicked and special video messages from the film's stars.
Ten remaining couples will perform Wicked-inspired routines, including a jazz number by Robert Irwin and Witney Carson to Dancing Through Life.

History

Historical Context

The musical Wicked premiered on Broadway on October 30, 2003, after a successful tryout in San Francisco. Adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, it explores the complex friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, challenging perceptions of good and evil. Grossing over $1.5 billion, Wicked became a cultural phenomenon, influencing future adaptations and solidifying its place in contemporary entertainment.

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Story summary

Dancing With the Stars features Wicked Night on October 21 to celebrate the Wicked musical ahead of Wicked: For Good.
Jon M. Chu will join the panel as a guest judge.
The episode will feature a medley of songs from Wicked and special video messages from the film's stars.
Ten remaining couples will perform Wicked-inspired routines, including a jazz number by Robert Irwin and Witney Carson to Dancing Through Life.

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