Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film ‘Wicked.’ The lead character begins the story as an outcast who is shunned because of the green color of her skin.

Cynthia Erivo is changing Wicked for good, from her performance as Elphaba to the original song she helped write for the second movie. While serving as a guest on the latest episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit podcast posted Thursday (Dec.

Credit: Getty Images Cynthia Erivo doesn't think fans are ready for the new Elphaba song coming to Wicked: For Good. The sequel to the immensely popular adaptation of the Gregory Macguire novel-turned-Broadway hit musical is not landing in theaters until ...