Grande first delivered a moonlit rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which Judy Garland famously sang as Dorothy in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Erivo then belted her version of “Home” from the 1975 Broadway musical “The Wiz,” a Dorothy number originally performed by Stephanie Mills onstage and by Diana Ross in the 1978 film adaptation.

The actress performed "Defying Gravity" alongside 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande paid a special style homage to The Wizard of Oz during her 2025 Oscars performance. The singer and actress opened the Sunday,

Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, Blackpink member and "The White Lotus" cast member Lisa and British singer Raye will take the stage at later points in the telecast. It's not yet clear what they'll sing, though it won't be any of the best original song contenders from "Emilia Pérez"("El Mal" and "Mi Camino"),