1 day ago · *Cynthia Erivo, star of “ Wicked” and Academy Award nominee, has opened up about the mixed emotions that come with her rising fame. The actress, who portrays Elphaba in the beloved musical ...

1 day ago · Cynthia Erivo extensively rehearsed the flying portion of “Wicked,” which shot using wires and against a blue screen. Adding to the realism was her request to sing live to an on-set audience.

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer who in 2024 went onto star as Elphaba Thropp, a misunderstood young woman born with green skin who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in the film adaptation of Wicked: Part I, and will …

Jan 18, 2025 · Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda arrive in the Emerald City in 'Wicked'. Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures You've been traveling the globe for this film, lots of international ...

Oct 10, 2024 · Erivo and 31-year-old Grande play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in Wicked, an unofficial prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum and 1939 film it inspired...

Nov 14, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba has micro-braids. They’re new for the character, who was made iconic on Broadway with straight hair under the pointy hat.

Jan 11, 2025 · Elphaba might have been reluctant to go to Shiz University, but Cynthia Erivo still wants to get a Ph.D. Specifically, the star who plays Elphaba in “Wicked” onscreen is interested in how ...

Nov 24, 2024 · The casting of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in Wicked was a conscious, bold choice by director Jon M. Chu, who wanted to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved musical. Erivo, a Black,...

Dec 2, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo opens up about her bond with co-star Ariana Grande while filming "Wicked," sharing how their early friendship and promise to support each other shaped their on-screen chemistry as...

Nov 22, 2024 · Wicked tells the origin story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo), and her friendship with Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande).