Here's what to know about Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked' character
From the original Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz to the newest version of Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo, here's everything you need to know about the main character in Wicked.
Cynthia Erivo Shares The 1 Thing She Wouldn’t Do On The Set Of ‘Wicked’
Erivo’s iconic costume, which she had to wear for up to 14 hours, went way beyond a black cloak and a conical hat. She also had to wear full body tights and makeup, a corset and a harness for when she performed her own flying stunts.
Cynthia Erivo Dishes on ‘Wicked’ Audition and Debuts Elphaba’s Battle Cry on Fallon | Video
While on The Tonight Show, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo debuted her take on Elphaba's battle cry at the end of Defying Gravuty.
How Cynthia Erivo relates to Elphaba in ‘Wicked,’ bond with Ariana Grande
Erivo shares how her feelings of "not fitting in" drew her to the role of Elphaba in the highly anticipated new film "Wicked," and why she and co-star Ariana Grande have created such a special bond.
Cynthia Erivo connects deeply with ‘odd one out’ role in ‘Wicked’
Cynthia Erivo related to her part in ‘ Wicked ‘ as she has always felt like an outsider. The musical adaptation has been a cultural phenomenon since its Broadway debut in 2003, touching millions of lives with its message of acceptance and self-discovery. The show has broken multiple box office records and has been translated into six languages.
Video: Cynthia Erivo Sings WICKED Battle Cry on THE TONIGHT SHOW, Whistles 'Over the Rainbow'
To promote the new Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo visited The Tonight Show for a special appearance on Wednesday. On the late-night show, the performer showcased her many talents including her incredible whistling skills as well as performing the iconic Defying Gravity battle cry.
Cynthia Erivo Recalls Being 'Ill by the End' of Her 3-Hour “Wicked” Audition: 'I Was in Bed for the Next Week'
Cynthia Erivo is opening up about her first taste of Wicked. The actress, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday,
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Why The Actor Who Plays Elphaba In The Wicked Movie Looks So Familiar
Before Cynthia Erivo was tapped to play Elphaba in the "Wicked" movie, she was already a powerhouse of the stage and screen.
Cynthia Erivo Felt ‘Very Ill’ After Three-Hour ‘Wicked’ Audition, Was Bed-Ridden for Four Days with a 104-Degree Fever
Cynthia Erivo can relate to “Elvis” actor Austin Butler and “Armand” actress Renate Reinsve: It turns out throwing yourself ...
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Elphaba's Family Tree In Wicked Explained
The movie leans solidly into the idea that Elphaba's environment shapes her into who she is by the time she appears in The ...
Breaking Down Wicked’s Iconic Songs With Composer Stephen Schwartz
The Oscar-winning composer shares his writing process for Wicked's iconic songs, from 'Popular' to 'Defying Gravity' ...
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu On Finding His Elphaba And Glinda
The celebrated filmmaker discusses his creative process with the larger-than-life "Wicked" production and the journey to find ...
EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo reveals the ‘Wicked’ scene that was ‘sometimes painful, sometimes joyous’ to film
Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened up to TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie about playing Elphaba and ...
Pyrrha Debuts ‘Wicked’ Sustainable Jewelry Collection With Glinda Pink and Elphaba Green Tourmaline Accents
Pyrrha cast a spell with its new jewelry collection inspired by the characters and iconography of “Wicked.” The sustainable ...
Why Cynthia Erivo Is Not Afraid to Use Her Voice in Hollywood
Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba has micro-braids. They’re new for the character, who was made iconic on Broadway with straight hair ...