Cynthia Erivo “Wept and Wept” After Watching the Finished Product of Wicked

Cynthia Erivo talks about learning the music from Wicked before ever seeing the show, being so overwhelmed the first time she saw the finished movie and if she sings along or not.


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[keloreilly]

I was weepy throughout the film mostly because of Cynthia’s moving acting. She is an amazing actress.

[SKinSKorea]

"It came together" is the understatement of the year.

[bednarluck]

I LOVE how she wears green to every PR event. That sweater is EVERYTHING!!!

[rosepratiwi]

Elphaba is the perfect example for all of us - like Cynthia mentioned - feel different, left out. And like Elphaba, we must encourage ouselves that we are able to defying gravity.

[KristinAlayna]

The more she talks, the more I understand her. She's honest and not everyone can handle honesty, so they villianize it. Art imitating life imitating art.

[samazoid]

if she wins an oscar for wicked this year she will be the youngest to get an EGOT

[jawbraker]

I cried so many times at the early screening tonight. Oh the nostalgia, the production, the vocals, the story and the acting of everyone!

[spiceupyourafterlife]

Has Cynthia ever done audiobooks? Because her voice is so soothing, I could listen to her speak for hours!

[audriiiiroberts]

Her movements, like she’s just so beautiful in every way. The way she looks at the crowd, she’s so full of love and light ☺️💖

[nerio]

She is the sweetest and more humble, and with the voice of an angel! I was so happy that I could express myself and say I love you! Thank you, Seth Meyers and your production team, that let us be with you guys at the taping of this show!

[lajanac]

I don't really like musicals, but I'm going to LOVE this. I love her voice 😮

[boblowney]

Cynthia, Arianna, Idina, and Kristin need to perform some of the music together. What a band of talent!

[gabefuller]

Love love love Ms. Erivo! 💚 Met her twice a few years ago and she couldn’t have been nicer.

[nunaneiii]

Firstly, when the interview reels came out, I thought "something must be wrong with Ari". But now that I have watched the move, I realise: Cynthia is the reason why we all wept! She is just GODLIKE

[jergrant]

Seth is a fun interviewer. This was a nice interview. I hope y'all find peace 💚

[bingnepangue]

Miss Cynthia Erivo is perfect for the role! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[keelahrose]

Cynthia did one thing wrong and she's getting way more hate than the incident deserved. A lot of y'all need to admit you were just looking for an excuse to attack her because you didn't like seeing her replace a white actress in the role.

[jergrant]

💯 only the cast can singalong to the movie, until the designated singalong showings. NO ONE ELSE SING PLEASE

[danceplaylist]

Cynthia Ervio's work has affected my life in positive ways...and that has had a positive effect on those around me.😄 On the subject of people being different and similar to each other... Should people be made to feel unloved, not valued, not trusted, and/or not needed (in essence punished/rejected) solely because they are different from ourselves? Are we all different (in varying degrees) from each other as well as have so much in common? If yes, how does understanding and accepting that all of us have differences as well as so many similarities possibly make the world a better place? Is there value in responding to others in a way that makes them feel valued, trusted, loved, and/or needed?

[pauldionne]

This movie looks like a winner. The wait is over. Thanks Seth.