From Stage to Screen: Crafting the Sound of Wicked: For Good

Building on the record-breaking success of Wicked, the Oscar-nominated sound team returns to Oz for Wicked: For Good—a sweeping theatrical reinterpretation of the iconic Broadway musical. This panel offers an inside look at the artistry and innovation behind reimagining one of the most celebrated musical worlds for the big screen. Panelists will explore how iconic songs and vocal performances were recorded, shaped, and mixed to honor their stage origins while expanding them for a cinematic experience. They’ll reveal the editorial strategies used to weave sweeping musical set pieces with intimate dramatic moments, the mixing challenges of blending live vocals with orchestration and sound effects, and the cutting-edge techniques that helped craft an immersive, emotionally charged soundscape worthy of Oz’s return to theaters.

Presented by NBCUniversal