Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Elphaba

Cynthia Erivo Just Opened Up About Why It Was So Important For Elphaba To Have Micro Braids In 'Wicked'
Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.
Cynthia Erivo Reveals She Co-Wrote an Original Song for Elphaba in ‘Wicked: For Good': ‘When We Filmed It, the Entire Crew Was in Tears'
Cynthia Erivo knows how to do this. Erivo has already dazzled audiences with her powerhouse performances on stage and screen. Still, her turn as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” has cemented her place as one of her generation’s most versatile and captivating artists.
Did Cynthia Erivo Wear Makeup in Wicked? Did They Use CGI to Turn Her Green?
Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film ‘Wicked.’ The lead character begins the story as an outcast who is shunned because of the green color of her skin.
Cynthia Erivo Cowrote New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Song That ‘Speaks to the Heart of Who Elphaba Is’
Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original production. “I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me,
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote an Original Song for ‘Wicked Part 2’: ‘I Don’t Know If You’re Ready for It’
Cynthia Erivo co-wrote an original Elphaba song for 'Wicked Part 2' with the help of Stephen Schwartz, she revealed. Get the details.
Cynthia Erivo Slams Racist 'Wicked' Casting Accusations: 'I've Done The Work'
The Black actor is defending herself after hearing of "conversations" about her "getting this role as a 'woke hire.'"
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote A Song For Wicked
Cynthia Erivo might be playing Elphaba in the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, but the singer revealed that she also co-wrote a song for Part 2, which is slated to release on Nov. 21, 2025.
Wicked: For Good Features Original Song Co-Written by Cynthia Erivo: ‘I Hope Audiences Are Ready’
Cynthia Erivo revealed that the upcoming Wicked sequel Wicked: For Good will feature an original song co-written by her and the Broadway play’s original composer. What do we know about Cynthia Erivo’s song in Wicked: For Good?
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote a Song for 'Wicked: For Good' That Made Cast and Crew Cry
Cynthia Erivo doesn't think fans are ready for the new Elphaba song coming to Wicked: For Good. The sequel to the immensely popular adaptation of the Gregory Macguire novel-turned-Broadway hit musical is not landing in theaters until November 2025,
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Wicked’ Streaming on VOD, a More-Is-More Musical Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Part I (now streaming on VOD services like Amazon Prime Video) is only the second, possibly third, most absurd unfinished ...
Cynthia Erivo Personally Requested Elphaba's Micro Braids in Wicked
When Wicked star Cynthia Erivo set about bringing the stage character of Elphaba Thropp, a.k.a. the future Wicked Witch of ...
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Cynthia Erivo celebrates the power of being an outsider
Cynthia Erivo, starring as Elphaba in 'Wicked,' sees parallels between herself and the character, including their shared resilience in facing adversit ...
Ariana Grande shows Cynthia Erivo extra 'Popular' trick in extended 'Wicked' scene: EXCLUSIVE
In the scene, Glinda teaches Elphaba a move for when she wants to get her way, but can't really say what she means.