In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention | All Things Considered | NPR

The musical Wicked has been a Broadway favorite for more than two decades. Now, The Wizard of Oz prequel is making the shift from the stage to the screen with Cynthia Erivo starring as Elphaba. • Read or listen to: "In 'Wicked: Part I', Cynthia Erivo defies gravity — and convention — as Elphaba" at https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-... ------------------------------------------------------ Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram:   / npr   • TikTok:   / npr   • Facebook:   / npr  

Cynthia Erivo for ‘Wicked’ | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
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Cynthia Erivo for ‘Wicked’ | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Cynthia Erivo surprises her old school with a tear-jerking performance
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Cynthia Erivo surprises her old school with a tear-jerking performance

P!nk Gushes Over Daughter Willow Chasing Broadway Dreams: 'Really Good Kid' (Exclusive)
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P!nk Gushes Over Daughter Willow Chasing Broadway Dreams: 'Really Good Kid' (Exclusive)

Making Of WICKED (Part 3) - Best Of Behind The Scenes, Magic Cast Moments & Audition Memories
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Making Of WICKED (Part 3) - Best Of Behind The Scenes, Magic Cast Moments & Audition Memories

CYNTHIA ERIVO on Wicked, Creativity, and Becoming the Best Version of You | IMO
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CYNTHIA ERIVO on Wicked, Creativity, and Becoming the Best Version of You | IMO

Angelina Jolie & Cynthia Erivo | Actors on Actors
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Angelina Jolie & Cynthia Erivo | Actors on Actors

Cynthia Erivo on Becoming Elphaba: singing, flying & cackling in Wicked: For Good. "Goodbye? Never!"
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Cynthia Erivo on Becoming Elphaba: singing, flying & cackling in Wicked: For Good. "Goodbye? Never!"

Does Cynthia Erivo Know Her Lines?
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Does Cynthia Erivo Know Her Lines?

Behind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)
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Behind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)

Cynthia Erivo Performs "I'm Here" From "The Color Purple" | 2017 MAKERS Conference
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Cynthia Erivo Performs "I'm Here" From "The Color Purple" | 2017 MAKERS Conference

Extended interview: Cynthia Erivo
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Extended interview: Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo bakes for everyone on the Wicked set! | Dish Podcast | Waitrose
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Cynthia Erivo bakes for everyone on the Wicked set! | Dish Podcast | Waitrose

'Wicked' Cast Takes Over Kelly Clarkson Show | Full Interview
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'Wicked' Cast Takes Over Kelly Clarkson Show | Full Interview

Cynthia Erivo's new album makes her feel 'totally naked'
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Cynthia Erivo's new album makes her feel 'totally naked'

Wicked | A Conversation with the SAG-Nominated Cast
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Wicked | A Conversation with the SAG-Nominated Cast

Making Wicked: For Good | Behind The Scenes
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Making Wicked: For Good | Behind The Scenes

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, director Jon Chu talk on-screen chemistry, live performances, more
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"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, director Jon Chu talk on-screen chemistry, live performances, more

Cynthia Erivo Says She’s Worked Her Entire Career to Prepare For “Wicked” Role as Elphaba
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Cynthia Erivo Says She’s Worked Her Entire Career to Prepare For “Wicked” Role as Elphaba

Cynthia Erivo talks Wicked, Vulnerability and Representation
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Cynthia Erivo talks Wicked, Vulnerability and Representation

Cynthia Erivo Reveals Her “Wicked” Character Elphaba’s Playlist: Kendrick, Beyoncé, Doja Cat
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Cynthia Erivo Reveals Her “Wicked” Character Elphaba’s Playlist: Kendrick, Beyoncé, Doja Cat