Cynthia Erivo Reveals Her “Wicked” Character Elphaba’s Playlist: Kendrick, Beyoncé, Doja Cat

Emmy, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning superstar Cynthia Erivo tells Stephen which artists are featured on the playlist she listened to when getting into character as Elphaba in the much-anticipated film adaptation of “Wicked.” Catch Cynthia performing at the Stonewall Day concert in New York City on June 28th and on stage in “A Little Night Music In Concert” at Lincoln Center.

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[boldmover]

She has become more comfortable with who she is, she smiles more in interviews and not seems timid. The benefits of being yourself. AND THAT VOICE.

[chadfeliciano]

3:21 "shall I sing it to you?..." ****magic****

[bubbly]

One of the greatest singers and performers today. Not sure she can be confined by a movie camera when she fills the whole theater with her presence and talent!

[annalittle]

DIVA...DIVA...DIVA!🎵🎶... MAGNIFICENT VOICE! ASTRONOMICAL RANGE! LOVE THIS SISTER❤️❤️💖

[notes]

her voice makes me so emotional...so beautiful!!!

[triciaamheiser]

Her voice made me cry... She's so gifted. Beautiful inside and out. Happy Pride everyone!

[Dita_Utomo]

This is the most comfortable I see Cynthia in an interview, apart from her episode on Terrell's show! Hats off to Stephen for giving her the space to be - we're blessed with her delightful presence 🙏✨

[TheMarapasa]

I LOVE IT THAT SHE KEEPS HER HAIR SHORT SHORT IT IS SO BOLD SO CHIC

[drewa]

"you can only really give yourself fully if you are okay with who you are completely"

[thangvuong]

Cynthia Erivo is the embodiment of voice purity

[blackdoctorMD]

Cynthia Erivo is amazing. What a voice! And she is stunningly beautiful. 👏🏾❤️🥰💜

[dakotac]

As a queer black girl from Kansas I'm so happy she is playing Elphaba.

[PistachioDean]

Cynthia is getting the recognition she deserves 👏🏻👏🏻 She’s absolutely FANTASTIC

[corbelius]

She absolutely floored me with her voice.

[janetespinoza]

She made me cry 3 times, excellent actress. Que buena actriz me transmitió su pena y dolos 👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[adelaferreira]

Cynthia is such talented actress and powerful singer, amazing voice she has for sure !

[obiekat]

If she receives and wins an Oscar for Wicked she would complete her EGOT and be the youngest recipient of all four awards

[HRHDMKYT]

I saw the musical ‘Wicked’ for the first time only just a few weeks ago in London’s West End. The singer who plays Elphaba was a phenomenal singer, her voice absolutely spine tingling. I can’t wait to see the movie, with Cynthia and Ariana.

[Kaice]

she is an absolutely amazing person it seems! Cannot wait for Wicked!

[FeelinErie]

Cynthia just made me tear up after she sang.