"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"

Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations

Erivo is one of the five women nominated for best actress by the 2025 Oscars for her role in “Wicked.” The film itself is one of the top three Oscar-nominated pictures for 2025 with a total of 10 nominations.

Cynthia Erivo caught up in the whirlpool of emotions on her Academy Award nomination. According to Deadline, the actress, who played Elphaba in Wicked, moved to tears the second she learned of

Multi-award-winning performer Cynthia Erivo is headed to Houston for a one night only performance with the Houston Symphony this spring.

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.