Wicked, Cynthia Erivo
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Cynthia Erivo visited her old school in London with BBC Radio 1 this week to surprise choir students. An emotionally moved Erivo sang a duet of "For Good," from the 'Wicked' movie, with the pupils. Erivo is currently on a press tour for Wicked: For Good,
While Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo would lead the Wicked cast for the movies, the latter actress originally didn't see the role for herself. Namely because no Black actresses had ever played Elphaba full time on Broadway. As she explained:
Cynthia Erivo, patron saint of stan Twitter, is now a memoirist, with “ Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much ,” out today with Flatiron Books. The 208-page book traces her South London childhood and the path that led her through drama school, the West End and Broadway.
Cynthia Erivo knows how to bring a wicked sense of style to every red carpet. Long before she stepped into Elphaba’s iconic shoes, the star was already serving bold color, dramatic silhouettes and unforgettable looks. From her electrifying gowns to some sculptural fashion risks, the actor is not afraid to stand out.
Ariana Grande has finally explained why she and Cynthia Erivo are always touching each other, after their "cringey" antics were blasted by critics, RadarOnline. com can reveal.