It’s an autumn day in New York, which prompts Cynthia Erivo to start singing the opening lines of the jazz standard of that name because, as I learn through our hour together, it does not take much prodding to get Erivo to break out in song. She serenades me with Marvin Gaye, Kate Bush and — wait, what’s that? Mike and the Mechanics? Read more...

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‘Wicked’ star Erivo defies more than gravity

Cynthia Erivo says being different had "something to do with" her role as Elphaba in 'Wicked: Part 1.'

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How Cynthia Erivo Defies Gravity With Her Role In Wicked

Cynthia Erivo says she relates to her Wicked character Elphaba in more ways than one.  
The film, garnering critical acclaim and Oscar buzz, is anticipated to storm the box office this weekend and fans have been obsessing over the film, as well as the press run that Erivo and co-star Ariana Grande have been on. Though she has typically used her talent for singing on stage, Wicked really marks the first time that Erivo has been able to perform in…

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Cynthia Erivo doesn’t just star in Wicked—she embodies its ethos of defying expectations and embracing individuality. The British actress, already an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, steps into the role of Elphaba, the green-skinned protagonist of Wicked, with a level of artistry and commitment that redefines what it means to “go beyond.”Erivo, who describes herself as a “maximalist,” lives her life unapologetically bold. Whether it’s her fashion …

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In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention — as Elphaba - TPR: The Public's Radio

Several renditions of Wicked have come before the most recent release. All of them point toward novelist Gregory Maguire’s 1995 reinvention of Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Almost a century later, Baum’s story and Maguire’s almost reinvention remain at centerstage. This time, through Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s portrayal of Glinda, we learn what life was like for these witches ahead of Dorothy’s arrival. The story, …

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