Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo and Wicked

Cynthia Erivo Casts a Spell: How Her Elphaba Changed ‘Wicked’ for Good
So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s musical movie adaptation of author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 “Wizard of Oz” prequel novel and its 2003 Broadway musical?
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo ‘gutted’ intimate Elphaba and Boq scene was cut
Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo was left "gutted" when an honest and intmate scene between Elphaba and Boq was left out of the movie.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Know What Glinda and Elphaba Mean to Wicked Fans
The emotional press tour for Wicked continues on to awards season as the film hits its digital release. And listen, at this point complaining about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s displays of sisterhood is tired from anyone who hasn’t shot two films back to back and sung the musical’s iconic songs live.
Ariana Grande Just Addressed Those Glinda-Elphaba Queer Love Story Rumors
Especially now that Ariana Grande is re-addressing those comments about all of the film's queer undertones. In a new interview with Variety, Grande spoke about how she tried to bring some queerness to her character,
Ariana Grande reaffirms that Glinda is queer in Wicked: “They’re in love with each other”
I think she’s a person who loves so much, and I do think that it goes beyond gender," Grande said in a new interivew.
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Elphaba & Glinda’s Magical Energies Combine In Wicked Sneakers
Social media has been taken over by all things Wicked since the 2024 premiere of the Jon M. Chu-directed movie. Whenever you ...
Jon M. Chu Says Fans Will 'Melt Into the Ground' Over Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu shares what audiences can expect with “Wicked: For Good”: “You’re not just going to cry, you’re going to melt into ...
A brief history of the Glinda & Elphaba couple ship in 'Wicked'
Fans who ship them as a couple have nicknamed the pairing as "Gelphie." Not only has this been one of the biggest lesbian ...
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Defying expectations and gravity: Why I’m holding space for the new ‘Wicked’ movie
Hollywood’s newest blockbuster “Wicked” has taken over the internet and solidified its place as an engaging and well-produced ...
Ariana Grande Reveals The ‘Best Line’ From Wicked That Was Ultimately Cut From The Movie
Wishing for a full extended addition after Part 2 premieres.
Breaking Down “Defying Gravity”: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Crafts Team On Stunts, Singing Live & Finding Elphaba’s Iconic Note
Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo, director Jon M. Chu and craft team breakdown how they brought the musical's most iconic song, ...
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WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One
In an interview at the Golden Globes, Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed that some scenes, such as the friendship montage ...
'Wicked' Includes a Pivotal Book Character Even the Musical Left Out
Wicked deviates from its Broadway musical origins, offering additional songs while splitting the story into two parts —which ...
Breaking Baz: ‘Wicked’s Jon M. Chu On Unlocking The Musical For The Big Screen And How Casting Cynthia Erivo As Elphaba Was “Like A Coup”
EXCLUSIVE: Jon M. Chu learned to use his power in the right way — just as Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba does in Wicked. Chu says ...
How ‘Wicked' Made Its Army of Monkeys Fly Like a Convocation of Eagles
ILM's Pablo Helman tells IndieWire about crafting the painful transformation of Chistery and the rest of the monkeys in the ...