Cynthia Erivo
Birth Place: Stockwell, South London
Latest News on Cynthia Erivo:
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs (May 29, 2024)
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert (May 28, 2024)
Arts Garage in Delray Beach is Offering Two Theatrical Productions in June (May 22, 2024)
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs (May 29, 2024)
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert (May 28, 2024)
Arts Garage in Delray Beach is Offering Two Theatrical Productions in June (May 22, 2024)
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Erivo is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Erivo began acting in a 2011 stage production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. She gained recognition for starring in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017, for which she won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Erivo ventured into films in 2018, playing roles in the heist film Widows and the thriller Bad Times at the El Royale. For her portrayal of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the biopic Harriet (2019), Erivo received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress; she also wrote and performed the song "Stand Up" on its soundtrack, which garnered her a nomination in the Best Original Song category.
On television, Erivo had her first role in the British series Chewing Gum (2015). She went on to star in the crime drama miniseries The Outsider (2020), and received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her portrayal of American singer Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's anthology series Genius: Aretha (2021).
Cynthia Erivo Photos
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Stephen Bray with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
- New York, NY - 12/19/16 - A Special Holiday Screening of "LOVING"
-Pictured: John Mulaney, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Kroll
-Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix
-Location: Tribeca Screening Room
Date:
12/20/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cynthia Erivo, Nick Kroll & John Mulaney Host Special Holiday Screening of LOVING
- New York, NY - 12/19/16 - A Special Holiday Screening of "LOVING"
-Pictured: Nancy Buirski, Nick Kroll, Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney
-Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix
-Location: Tribeca Screening Room
Date:
12/20/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cynthia Erivo, Nick Kroll & John Mulaney Host Special Holiday Screening of LOVING
- New York, NY - 12/19/16 - A Special Holiday Screening of "LOVING"
-Pictured: Nick Kroll, Cynthia Erivo, Denee Benton, John Mulaney
-Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix
-Location: Tribeca Screening Room
Date:
12/20/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cynthia Erivo, Nick Kroll & John Mulaney Host Special Holiday Screening of LOVING
- New York, NY - 12/19/16 - A Special Holiday Screening of "LOVING"
-Pictured: Nick Kroll, Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney
-Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix
-Location: Tribeca Screening Room
Date:
12/20/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cynthia Erivo, Nick Kroll & John Mulaney Host Special Holiday Screening of LOVING
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Max von Essen,Colman Domingo,Cynthia Erivo,Patina Miller,Simon Helberg,Matthew M
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Cynthia Erivo.-Photo by: Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Colman Domingo and Cynthia Erivo.-Photo by: Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Colman Domingo, Simon Helberg and Cynthia Erivo.-Photo by: Kristina Bumphrey/Sta
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
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Roger Bart, Charles Busch, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Len Cariou, Paul Castree, Michael Cerveris, Kevin Chamberlin, Josh Colley, Lilla Crawford, Carmen Cusack, Darius de Haas, Carole Demas, Fran Drescher, Cynthia Erivo, Brian G Gallagher
Date:
06/21/2016
From: Photo Flash: Broadway All-Stars Prep for Tonight's Performance on NBC's MAYA & MARTY
Cynthia Erivo STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse and Donmar Warehouse Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Poins/The Earl of Douglas
Cynthia Erivo Movies
Widows
[ 2018 ] Belle
[ 2018 ] Belle
Bad Times at the El Royale
[ 2018 ] Darlene Sweet
[ 2018 ] Darlene Sweet
Harriet
[ 2019 ] Harriet, Minty
[ 2019 ] Harriet, Minty
Chaos Walking
[ 2021 ] Hildy
[ 2021 ] Hildy
Needle in a Timestack
[ 2021 ] Janine Mikkelsen
[ 2021 ] Janine Mikkelsen
Pinocchio
[ 2022 ] Blue Fairy
[ 2022 ] Blue Fairy
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Elphaba
[ 2024 ] Elphaba
Wicked: Part Two
[ 2025 ] Elphaba
[ 2025 ] Elphaba
Cynthia Erivo TV Shows
Broad City
Lisa
Lisa
Cynthia Erivo Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award
Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Musical Performance
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Cynthia Erivo Videos
Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2024
Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Watch the First WICKED Movie Musical Teaser With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2024
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing With Joaquina Kalukango & Ben Platt in PBS Concert Preview
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2023
Videos: Watch Tituss Burgess, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2023
Video: Watch a Kennedy Center Honors Preview With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Cynthia Erivo Talks WICKED Film and Whistles on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer For Anthony Chen's Powerful Drama DRIFT
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2023
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - Oct 15, 2023
Video: Nathan Lane Reprises THE PRODUCERS Role in Cameo in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Ariana Grande Calls Her With WICKED Movie Updates on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023
Video: Jennifer Holliday Performs 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' From DREAMGIRLS on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2023
Interview: Cynthia Erivo Reveals How She Prepared to Take on Her LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Role
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023
Cynthia Erivo News
Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs
An all new version of the trailer for the forthcoming Wicked movie has been released - and this time it has been made entirely out of LEGOs!
An all new version of the trailer for the forthcoming Wicked movie has been released - and this time it has been made entirely out of LEGOs!
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert
Yesterday, PBS honored America’s national night of remembrance with their annual Memorial Day Concert. The 35th-anniversary event was broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, several Broadway luminaries took the stage to perform including Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, and more. Watch the full concert here!
Yesterday, PBS honored America’s national night of remembrance with their annual Memorial Day Concert. The 35th-anniversary event was broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, several Broadway luminaries took the stage to perform including Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, and more. Watch the full concert here!
Arts Garage in Delray Beach is Offering Two Theatrical Productions in June
Arts Garage will present two stirring and thought-provoking theatrical events next month. Learn more about them here!
Arts Garage will present two stirring and thought-provoking theatrical events next month. Learn more about them here!
Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Vocal Tip She Shared with Ariana Grande for WICKED Movie
In a new interview, Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth shared one of her favorite practices for keeping her singing voice healthy- a tip she also shared with Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film. She and Grande have known one another for years since Grande attended the original Broadway production of Wicked at age 10.
In a new interview, Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth shared one of her favorite practices for keeping her singing voice healthy- a tip she also shared with Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film. She and Grande have known one another for years since Grande attended the original Broadway production of Wicked at age 10.
WICKED Movie to Collaborate on New Products With Funko, Hasbro, & More
It looks like LEGO won't be the only Wicked product that will be available to purchase this fall. It has just been announced that a plethora of Wicked-themed merchandise will hit shelves to coincide with both entries of the highly-anticipated film adaptation. The merchandise spans several categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, home décor, beauty, toys, role play, publishing, collectibles, and more.
It looks like LEGO won't be the only Wicked product that will be available to purchase this fall. It has just been announced that a plethora of Wicked-themed merchandise will hit shelves to coincide with both entries of the highly-anticipated film adaptation. The merchandise spans several categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, home décor, beauty, toys, role play, publishing, collectibles, and more.
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Video: LEGO Teases New Sets Inspired by the WICKED Movie
In October, LEGO Group will introduce four sets inspired by the first film that will allow fans to delve deeper into some of the most iconic scenes straight out of Oz and explore core themes, characters, and songs from the upcoming film. On the official LEGO X/Twitter page, the fan-favorite building block toy company teased the new line of products. In the 15-second video, pink, white, and green LEGO pieces spill out the words 'Pink clicks good with green,' with background music playing the song Popular, sung by Glinda in the musical. Watch the teaser here!
In October, LEGO Group will introduce four sets inspired by the first film that will allow fans to delve deeper into some of the most iconic scenes straight out of Oz and explore core themes, characters, and songs from the upcoming film. On the official LEGO X/Twitter page, the fan-favorite building block toy company teased the new line of products. In the 15-second video, pink, white, and green LEGO pieces spill out the words 'Pink clicks good with green,' with background music playing the song Popular, sung by Glinda in the musical. Watch the teaser here!
Photos: Ariana Grande Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Filming of WICKED
Following the released of the latest Wicked movie trailer yesterday, #ArianaGrande shared BTS photos from the filming process, featuring her co-star @CynthiaErivo
Following the released of the latest Wicked movie trailer yesterday, #ArianaGrande shared BTS photos from the filming process, featuring her co-star @CynthiaErivo
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer
As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
Video: Ryan Vasquez Dives Into What Makes THE NOTEBOOK So Magical
In this video, Ryan Vasquez dives into his journey from his early Survival Jobs as a fresh college graduate to bringing the character of ‘Middle Noah’ to life alongside his co-stars John Cardoza and Tony nominee Dorian Harewood. Ryan also shares the magic behind this original Broadway production, how it’s different from the 2004 film and why audiences are flocking to see it!
In this video, Ryan Vasquez dives into his journey from his early Survival Jobs as a fresh college graduate to bringing the character of ‘Middle Noah’ to life alongside his co-stars John Cardoza and Tony nominee Dorian Harewood. Ryan also shares the magic behind this original Broadway production, how it’s different from the 2004 film and why audiences are flocking to see it!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 16, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer
Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!
Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!
Video: Madame Morrible Invites You to Apply to Shiz University
In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by Galinda and Elphaba in the musical and film of Wicked, which just dropped a new trailer. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. Watch the video and apply now!
In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by Galinda and Elphaba in the musical and film of Wicked, which just dropped a new trailer. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. Watch the video and apply now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
See the Poster and New Promo for WICKED Movie With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Ahead of Tomorrow's Trailer
A new poster and promo for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!
A new poster and promo for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards
The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
Video: Jonathan Bailey Calls Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Amazing Talents' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss his upcoming projects which include Bridgerton, Jurassic World, and Wicked. Watch the interview!
Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss his upcoming projects which include Bridgerton, Jurassic World, and Wicked. Watch the interview!
A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch the New WICKED Movie Musical Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More
The first full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Plus, check out the new theatrical poster photo. Wicked: Part One will be released on November 27, 2024.
The first full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Plus, check out the new theatrical poster photo. Wicked: Part One will be released on November 27, 2024.
Cynthia Erivo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Cynthia Erivo been in?
Cynthia Erivo has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Cynthia Erivo been in?
Cynthia Erivo has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Cynthia Erivo's first West End show?
Cynthia Erivo's first West End show was I Can't Sing: The X Factor Musical which opened in 2014
What awards has Cynthia Erivo been nominated for?
Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for several awards for her role in "The Color Purple," including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, and Best Musical Performance at the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Cynthia Erivo won?
Cynthia Erivo has won the following awards for her role in The Color Purple: Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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