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 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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Does Elphaba die? Here's what happens in Wicked Part 2 (according to the musical)
In Act Two of Wicked, Nessarose becomes the Governor of Munchkinland following the death of her father. Boq effectively becomes her love slave, but announcing he has feelings for Glinda, an enraged ...
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Wicked: Part One — Can Elphaba really be considered evil? Analysed in depth
Elphaba is perceived as wicked because she dared to go against the system. However, for those ostracized like her, she is no ...
‘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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How did Elphaba become wicked? There’s a hidden message people keep missing.
Frank Baum’s 1900 The Wizard of Oz — explains how the notorious Wicked Witch of the West came to be. Like the musical, the movie takes place in the Land of Oz and follows Elphaba Thropp ...
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The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic
With the premiere of “Wicked: Part One,” Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande join an exclusive club of women who have played two of the most challenging roles in musical theater. Elphaba and ...
What Wicked Reminds Us About Manufacturing
Both Wicked and the American manufacturing industry are stories of transformation, innovation, and defying expectations.
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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, ...