Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Elphaba

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.”
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 Says ‘Wicked’ Manicurist Helped Elphaba ‘Grow With Her 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.
‘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.
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!
Cynthia Erivo: Wicked star and wicked runner
The multi-award-winning British actress and singer is taking the cinema by storm in her latest role as Elphaba – and she also boasts an enviable marathon PB
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 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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Cynthia Erivo’s Performance In “Wicked” Has Sparked A Conversation Around The “Depth” Added To Elphaba By Having Her Played By A Black Woman
Elphaba’s life experience mirrors the reality for many black women as well as anyone else who’s been made to feel they don’t ...
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 ...
Wicked's Marissa Bode criticises jokes about Nessarose's disability
Wicked star Marissa Bode has criticised those who have joked about the disability of her character, Nessarose. The ...
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Got Paid Equally for ‘Wicked,’ Universal Calls Pay Disparity Rumors ‘Completely False’
Despite conflicting reports, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were paid the same amount to star in the movie ...
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 ...
'Wicked' Prediction From 2019 Tweet Goes Viral—'That Is Scary'
The X account belonging to the entertainment news page Pop Base shared a screenshot of Biggs's post from 2019 and said: "A ...
Watch Cynthia Erivo Get Elphaba Makeup Done in Dramatic Timelapse Video: 'More Than Just a Green Girl' (Exclusive)
In new videos from filming 'Wicked,' Cynthia Erivo takes viewers behind the scenes of getting her green makeup done for the ...
The Sly Feminism of the ‘Wicked’ Costumes
Designer Paul Tazewell reveals how he modernized the outfits of Glinda, Elphaba and the rest of the Oz-ian cast.