How "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity

Cynthia Erivo, the dynamic vocalist who has won a Tony Award, a Grammy, and an Emmy, is now up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of the musical "Wicked." She joins correspondent Seth Doane in East London, to show him the theater where she got her start. Erivo also discusses how an estrangement from her father drove her to succeed; what she brought to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West; and the power she feels from singing live on a film set.
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[@sirrah3990]

The Wicked press tour is never gonna end, and I’m so fine with it.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Me too. Especially Wicked being part of a vanishing breed of cinema

[@austinwetzell8488]

I could watch "Wicked" again and again and again!!! It was that good!!! 💗💚

[@austinwetzell8488]

Cynthia Erivo is without a doubt one of the most talented ladies in entire Entertainment Industry right now! She is definitely going to be someone we are going to be hearing about for many more years to come! ❤❤

[@lindaquach5736]

I admire her for having the courage to define her beauty and own it completely proudly! Good for her and happy that the world gets to know her more through the role of Alphaba!

[@daves-z8n]

Such a remarkable gift the universe has given her. I truly look forward to hearing more of Ms. Cynthia Erivo

[@AndySaenz924]

I really think she deserves to win the Oscar for her phenomenal performance in Wicked as Elphaba! I saw the behind the scenes videos of her doing all her own stunts for the defying gravity scene in full costume and green makeup!

[@andreiawashington7913]

You can always count on them to hate on a black woman when it’s her time to shine! Good luck on getting that Oscar and making history as the youngest EGOT😉In case you didn’t know she already has a Emmy, Grammy, and a Tony! Black excellence at its best😉

[@ksquaredx2]

I think it depends on how much Hollywood likes Wicked, she has a good chance.

[@manuelorozco7760]

It was Harriet that convinced me that Cynthia would be perfect for playing Elphaba. But the first time I saw her on TV was the 2016 Tonys

[@iyyakamusicvideo4369]

Can I Say WOW...Your Voice is so Powerfull Cynthia...Amazing...👍👍👍

[@AndySaenz924]

I think we can all relate to Elphaba. We all have moments in our lives when we feel like a misfit, like we don’t belong anywhere. That’s why this movie has become such a massive global phenomenon!

[@manuelorozco7760]

As someone with high functioning autism, I understand the sentiment. And as a musical theatre geek since middle school, it was important to me that the movie got half of what made the stage show so beautiful right.

[@hummersd]

Witnessed her magic at The Color Purple, and then traveled to see her in-concert wherever I could. So glad her career has taken off, but knew from that first stage performance it would. She has a lot of great projects in the works -- wishing her all the best!

[@adelaferreira4575]

Cinthia A is such a talented actress,singer !

[@sammyp9514]

She is one of the best vocalists in the world

[@HarrisBanneck]

She’s so beautiful! Her singing is beautiful! I want her to win her Oscar for her performance as Elphaba!

[@Vicliciousboy]

The more I kno about her the more I like her… she hasn’t had one rude interview moment ugh lovely person I need to be more like her kiiiiiind

[@carljcreighton]

can we talk about how great she is at accents? I hope she has a career like Meryl Streep has had

[@AshleighD-h5d]

She’s suuuch a beautiful person! And undeniable talent, every time she opens her mouth to sing I’m listening ofc but then even when she speaks too, with such an elegance and always something warm and captivating to say! I love her! ❤

[@allisonferber5474]

What a talent!

[@lorrie2878]

I rarely go to the movies (being poor) but I saw the movie with my friend and it was so different and beautiful and thought provoking. Loved it!

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

She is an awe-inspiring star! I love her and I hope she'll win an Oscar! ❤

[@klondt]

It’s great that they made this adaptation, but I wish they had done the movie when Chenoweth and Menzel were in their prime. IMO, they created those legendary roles, and everyone else is just trying to imitate them-no one has come close.

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

This is very special and creative

[@ksquaredx2]

Yeah, you guys better giver her a Oscar.

[@TexasEdd]

I Hope Cynthia Erivo Wins The Best Actress Oscar 💚🖤💚

[@maicon.93]

she's the best!

[@anacuevas9273]

Muy talentosa ❤❤

[@tommieaustin6532]

What a beautiful person both outside and inwatd ❤ i stll need to see the mivie i saw original on Broadway many years ago .😊

[@petiewolfe3]

Wow! An amazing force of talent ❤️🔥❤️

[@robzphotoz5465]

Glorious! ❤

[@hshoustontx]

It’s not a prequel. 🙄

[@DanielleA2023]

Next year? For part 2?

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Yes! November 2025

[@lindaquach5736]

Nov 21 or 22nd this year for part 2 & I am just going to keep rewatching part 1 til the day of the part 2! Lol

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

@ I loved part 1. I have seen Wicked on Broadway. I was worried the movie would not live up to my expectations. I needn’t had worried. It was better than I expected.

[@lorrie2878]

Her singing makes me cry! Ariana Grande is incredibly talented but I don't like the sound. This is soul or something...

[@Patrick-jn9mu]

👉🤏

[@DanielRivera-cp2oq]

Seek professional help😷

[@albalopez2082]

I think it’s you who needs help.

[@NewscorpleftofcenterBlogspot]

I don’t understand she’s not going to win because she’s black. The awards goes to Demi Moore!!

[@red_swan_]

Demi Moore was incredible, but Cynthia deserves it a bit more than her.

[@ACinemafanatic]

@@red_swan_it feels like they are giving it to Demi just like Jamie Lee Curtis because they’ve never been nominated

[@CarolT4SF]

I’d like to see the other actresses sing while flying.

[@Dearthvader2]

WHO IS BUILDING THE "HOME" WHERE SHE IS TAKING HER "PEOPLE"? DEFINITELY NOT HER OR HER "PEOPLE". STOP BLAMMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR YOUR PROBLEMS AND GET A LIFE.

[@sammyp9514]

What??

[@jasonmarks80]

Can we turn the caps lock off? It’s a little much for a Sunday morning.

[@yokoohellno]

Are you okay 💀

[@red_swan_]

Representation matters a lot more than you think, dearthvader2

[@TheresaPowers]

gag.

[@manuellujan666]

Yuck

[@JonDeere-j2r]

Keep fighting, cultural warrior

[@jbgjohnnymatrix338]

😅😅😅😅😅That thing is not human

[@JonDeere-j2r]

I agree those vocals though be out of this world

[@andreiawashington7913]

It’s always someone with no profile pic😅Let me guess🤔Bullied as a child??? Insecurities of some sort😅