Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo and Wicked

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.
You Won't Believe What Famous Actor Almost Played ‘Wicked’s’ Elphaba Instead of Cynthia Erivo
Wicked” has been a huge success for Universal Pictures, but the yellow brick road to the big screen was not an easy one. Long before it was the biggest show to hit Broadway, the movie rights to Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” were a hot commodity in late ‘90s Hollywood.
Cynthia Erivo reveals powerful reason behind Elphaba's micro-braids in Wicked
Alongside popstar Ariana Grande - who plays Glinda the 'Good Witch', the pair portray Elphaba and Glinda's relationship as youngsters, prior to their colossal 'falling out', which is celebrated in the 1939 blockbuster.
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.
Cynthia Erivo breaks barriers as Black Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ movie
Cynthia Erivo has made history as the second Black actress to portray Elphaba in a major production of the beloved musical “Wicked.”
"I Have The Credentials": Wicked Movie Star Cynthia Erivo Responds To "Woke Hire" Comments About Her Elphaba Casting
Though garnering widespread acclaim for her turn in the role, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has responded to comments that she was a "woke hire" for the hit musical. Based on Gregory Maguire's Wizard of Oz prequel novel and the Broadway musical,
Cynthia Erivo Slams Racist 'Wicked' Casting Accusations: 'I've Done The Work'
The Black actor is defending herself after hearing of "conversations" about her "getting this role as a 'woke hire.'"

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What Wicked Reminds Us About Manufacturing
Both Wicked and the American manufacturing industry are stories of transformation, innovation, and defying expectations.
‘Wicked’: Shooting the Love Story Between Elphaba and Glinda in a Rainbow-Colored Oz
The emotional high points are the Ozdust ballroom scene and the climactic “Defying Gravity” musical number. In the former, ...
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Prepare for WICKED Sing-Along Screenings With This Guide to Movie Lyric Changes
For those of us who have worn out our copies of the original Wicked cast album, we know Stephen Schwartz's original lyrics like the back of our hands. But what has been changed for the new movie?
Is Wicked Available on Streaming? – How to Watch
Wicked is now available for pre-order on Video on Demand platforms. You can pre-order the movie for $29.99 on Prime Video, ...
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Wicked movie review: an untold story
Discover the untold story of Wicked with our in-depth movie review, exploring its captivating characters and stunning visuals ...
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Cynthia asked Wicked’s director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.
Cynthia asked Wicked’s director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro ...
Wicked 2 release date, cast, plot and all you need to know about Wicked: For Good
Wicked: Part 2 will land in cinemas on November 21, 2025, assuming there aren't any release date delays. As mentioned above, ...