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),
‘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.
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: 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?
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 dazzles in ‘Wicked’ as partner Lena Waithe shares pride
Among Erivo's biggest supporters is her partner Lena Waithe, who took to social media to express her pride and admiration for Erivo's performance.
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
Cynthia Erivo's ‘Wicked' Manicurist Helped With Elphaba's ‘Transformation'
Cynthia Erivo's nail artist, Shea Osei, deserves a round of applause. Erivo, 37, took to Instagram on Tuesday, November 26, to praise the manicurist who worked her magic on Erivo's hands during Wicked and the movie's press tour.
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"I'm Gob Smacked": Wicked's Practical Effects & Cynthia Erivo's "Defying Gravity" Filming Gets Emotional Reflection From Original Author
Wicked author Gregory Maguire celebrates the big-screen adaptation's realized Oz and reacts to the large-scale filming ...
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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 ...
Watch Cynthia Erivo Get Elphaba Makeup Done in Dramatic Timelapse Video: 'More Than Just a Green Girl' (Exclusive)
Erivo says in a voiceover that she was given the option to do the makeup or have it be CGI — and it was a no-brainer ...
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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 ...
Cynthia Erivo weighs in on 'Wicked' movie theater singing debate
Cynthia Erivo is a proponent of fans being able to sing along to songs from her musical "Wicked" at the movies, despite what ...
Cynthia Erivo vs. Idina Menzel: Height, Age, ‘Defying Gravity,’ and More
Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel have put their unique spins on Elphaba, but how do the 'Wicked' stars compare in real life?
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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 ...
Who plays Elphaba, Galinda and the Wizard of Oz in 'Wicked'? See the full cast
The film, adapted from the popular Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire's book, is a revelatory prequel to “The Wizard ...