Cynthia Erivo on Playing Elphaba in Wicked | Broadway Return?

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NEW YORK, June 18, 2024 – Cynthia Erivo isn’t planning a return to Oz-at least, not on the Broadway stage. The star of Wicked: For Good recently explained why she’s unlikely to reprise her role as Elphaba in the iconic musical’s stage production,prioritizing opportunities for other talented performers.

A Generous Gift to the Next Generation

Erivo’s decision comes as the film adaptation of “Wicked” continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

• Cynthia Erivo starred as Elphaba in the recent film, Wicked: For Good.
• She stated she doesn’t believe she’ll return to the role on Broadway.
• Erivo wants to create space for other actresses to take on the part.
• Her description was met with praise from the hosts of The view.

“I feel like it would be a little selfish,” Erivo said during a recent appearance on The View. “We’ve been given such a gift with this [film] version, and everyone is seeing it. It’s in everybody’s houses right now, and people can go to the cinema and see it.”

Erivo elaborated, explaining that the film’s success opens doors for a new wave of talent. “What’s marvelous about this particular film now is that I think it provides more room for other women to go do [the role on Broadway],” she said.

Cynthia erivo (right) with Jonathan Bailey.

Erivo’s commitment to Broadway, demonstrating a remarkable level of generosity and support for her fellow performers.

Looking ahead,Erivo is set to tackle a daunting one-woman show: a production of Dracula in London’s West End,where she’ll portray 23 different characters. “I’m f—— petrified. I really am. I’m very scared,” Erivo confessed to Wicked costar Jonathan Bailey in a conversation for Wonderland magazine. “But I’m also like – I don’t know, is this sadistic of me – but I’m really excited about it as well. It’s absolutely nonsensical and insane.”

Beyond Dracula, Erivo’s upcoming projects include Suzie Miller’s stage-to-screen adaptation of Frist Face and Tomi Adeyemi’s page-to-screen adaptation of Children of