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.”
Cynthia Erivo unveils subtle changes she brought to Elphaba from ‘Wicked’
Cynthia Erivo, British actress and singer, opened up about the subtle nod she gave to black roots through her character in the movie Wicked.The Stand Up crooner explained how her role, Elphaba,
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.'"
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Suggested 1 Change To Elphaba's Iconic Look In The Movie
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo suggested one change to Elphaba's look for the movie adaptation that honored not only herself but all Black women.

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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 ...