2 days ago · How "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity 08:54. Before gracing such grand venues as the Academy Awards, Cynthia Erivo could be found at the Stratford East Theatre in London, not far from ...

4 hours ago · Best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo, who plays the Elphaba, describes filming the iconic scene as “fun as hell.” “But it’s one of those things that don’t permeate if you don’t go ...

1 day ago · Cynthia Erivo spoke about her 'Wicked' journey while being honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year at the university in Cambridge, Mass., on Feb. 5.

Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo (/ ə ˈ r iː v oʊ / ə-REE-voh; [2] born 8 January 1987) is a British actress and singer. She has received several accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, three Academy Awards and …

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...

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 …

Nov 22, 2024 · Wicked: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz.

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.

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,...

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 ...