Cynthia Erivo Hopes Her Elphaba Serves

Inside the making of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in ‘Wicked’: ‘We were never going for a witchy look’
“But we were never going for a witchy look,” she added about the making of Erivo’s character. “We were making it very real, very timeless and very connected to everybody. We weren’t going for the prosthetic fantasy version at all. Jon [M. Chu] always wanted everything real.”
Cynthia Erivo Hopes Her Elphaba Serves As a ‘Love Letter to Everyone Who Feels Different'
As audiences continue holding space for the lyrics of "Defying Gravity," Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is making sure that they understand the intention of her green-skinned heroine. On Tuesday (Nov. 26),
Cynthia Erivo Embraces Her Black Queer Identity, Calls ‘Wicked’ a ‘Love Letter’
Cynthia Erivo discussed how her identity as a queer Black woman has helped others better connect with her 'Wicked' character in a new interview.
‘Wicked’: Cynthia Erivo Deeply Relates to Elphaba’s Differences, Admits She’s ‘An Odd One Out’
Cynthia Erivo personally relates to her 'Wicked' character, Elphaba. She admits to being 'an odd one out' in the entertainment industry.
Wicked: How Can Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Cry If She is Allergic to Water?
Fans are baffled by Elphaba’s tears in the Wicked movie, despite the novel stating that water is deadly to her. Could there be a hidden explanation?
Cynthia Erivo vs Idina Menzel: Whose Elphaba Is Better
Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel offer two unique takes on Elphaba, with one actor beating the other for the better version of the Wicked character.
Video: Cynthia Erivo Says She's 'Okay With' People Singing During WICKED Film
Since the release of the Wicked film in cinemas worldwide, the debate has been circulating the internet - to sing or not to sing? Cynthia Erivo weighed in on this issue!
Here’s Why Cynthia Erivo Didn’t Use CGI For Her Green Skin In Wicked
Cynthia Erivo opened up about her decision to wear green makeup for her role as Elphaba in 'Wicked,' as opposed to using CGI. Here's what she said.
Bode is making her film debut as the sister of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba in "Wicked."
In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's more than 21-year run.
Cynthia Erivo wants fans to sing along to 'Wicked' at the movies
Cynthia Erivo is a proponent of fans being able to sing along to songs from her musical "Wicked" at the movies, despite what theaters say.
Cynthia Erivo on Bringing Her Black Queer Identity to ‘Wicked': ‘It's a Love Letter to Everyone Who Feels Different'
"This has been the most amazing tour, but this is probably the most amazing part of it," Erivo told the giddy crowd. "You're one of the first sets of people to come watch this fil
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Insane video captures Cynthia Erivo’s dramatic transformation into Elphaba using power of makeup
Wicked has shared a time-lapse video of its leading star Cynthia Erivo transforming into her character Elphaba, with viewers ...
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande ‘Wicked’ pay disparity rumor debunked
There have been rumors that Grande was paid as much as $15 million for her role as Glinda, and Erivo received $1 million ...
Cynthia Erivo Talks Love Affair With ‘Stripper Heels,’ Flaunts ‘Wicked’-Green Christian Louboutin Boots on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’
Cynthia Erivo lifted up a stylish business look for an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” with a pair of vibrant teal ...