I love a good themed party and this year I’m taking it to new holiday heights. I’m hosting my Annual Girls Night In: Holiday Edition, and we’re doing it with full-on magic and sparkle. The crew and I will be attending an exclusive advance screening of Wicked: For Good, and to really set the vibe, everyone is dressing in black to channel their inner Elphaba or in pink for full Glinda glam.
We will also be exchanging holiday gifts to share. It is going to be an evening filled with sisterhood, shimmer, joy, and a wickedly fabulous time. Here is a step-by-step guide to hosting a Wicked: For Good watch party that feels magical, glamorous, and fun! Make sure to check back for a full recap, more inside…
Pick Your Theme
Choose whether your party leans:
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Emerald City Chic (green, black, enchanted glamour)
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Glinda’s Pink Palace (pink, sparkles, fairy-tale vibes)
You can absolutely blend both. The contrast actually makes the room pop.
Invitations
Send a cute invite or group message that says:
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Dress in black if you’re channeling Elphaba
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Dress in pink if you’re channeling Glinda
Having a theme creates excitement before guests even arrive.
Decor
Focus on bold color moments:
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Green side: Emerald tablecloth, black candles, gothic accents
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Pink side: Pink tulle, glitter garland, white lights
Add a castle, broom, wand, and crown references.
Play the Wicked soundtrack (instrumentals are great for a vibe) during arrival.
Food & Drinks
Keep it cute, colorful, and theatrical:
Snacks
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“Emerald Popcorn” (popcorn tossed with edible glitter or green drizzle)
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Pink frosted cupcakes
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Charcuterie with green grapes, pesto bites, and soft pink cheeses
Signature Drinks
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Elphaba Elixir: Green mocktail/cocktail (lime, mint, or matcha base)
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Glinda’s Sparkling Sweet: Pink lemonade champagne spritz
Offer a “Good Witch or Wicked Witch” drink station where guests choose their side.
Photo Setup
Create a mini photo moment:
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Glitter backdrop or green/pink curtains
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A tiara, witch hat, wand, broom props
Guests love moments that feel shareable.
Watch Party Setup
Before playing the film:
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Make sure seating is comfy
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Lower the lights just slightly for a theater feel
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Have blankets or throws in green or pink tones
Keep remotes, chargers, and water nearby so no interruptions happen.
Activities (Optional but Fun)
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Before Movie Start: Ask guests which character they identify with and why
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After Viewing: Share favorite moments or quotes
Keep it light, positive, and fun.
Party Favor Ideas
Small, thoughtful touches:
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Emerald lip gloss
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Pink glitter eye patches
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Mini candle in green or blush
Guests remember how you made them feel. These details go a long way.
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.
Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.
Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).
Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard.
As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.
The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.
Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
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