The dynamic vocalist who is up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of "Wicked" discusses what she brought to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Before Cynthia Erivo defied gravity as a member of the hugely successful “Wicked” cast, she was already a well-known star.

In 2021, Erivo was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series “Genius: Aretha.” “We are holding space for Cynthia Erivo’s arrival,” Man ...