Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Elphaba

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 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.
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo talks about her contribution to an original song for Elphaba in upcoming sequel: Reports
Cynthia Erivo has been in the news lately for her wonderful performance in Wicked. Directed by Jon M Chu, the film stars Ariana Grande alongside her.
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 Added Micro Braids to Elphaba So That ‘Wicked’ Could Honor Black Women
How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked ” uses subtle nuances to hint at Elphaba’s growing powers, but also nod to Black women.
WICKED: FOR GOOD To Feature New Song Co-Written By Cynthia Erivo & Stephen Schwartz
Star Cynthia Erivo recently revealed that she collaborated with composer Stephen Schwartz to create an original song for Elphaba, to be featured in Wicked: For Good.
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.
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Cynthia Erivo talks Elphaba’s micro braids, long nails and the subtle nuances of her ‘Wicked’ character’s Blackness
“The green stands for every person who feels othered,” said Cynthia Erivo, explaining her intentional depiction 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 ...
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo on building trust with Ariana Grande to bring Elphaba and Glinda to life
Cynthia Erivo opens up about her bond with co-star Ariana Grande while filming "Wicked," sharing how their early friendship ...
Cynthia Erivo Shows Us What Elphaba’s Street Style Would Look Like
On Friday night, the actor made an appearance at the Crosby Hotel in New York City, where she joined Jessica Chastain for a Q ...
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.
‘How Do You Not Make It Look Like Face Paint?’ Wicked's Director Told Us How They Got Elphaba's Look Just The Right Shade Of Green, And It Was A Process
But there was more to coming up with the makeup than simply finding a look that came across as real, because it had to look ...