By the pricking of my thumbs, something “Wicked” this way comes… Successor to the coveted role of Elphaba — originated in “Wicked” on Broadway by Idina Menzel in 2003 — Cynthia Erivo has taken up

It feels like things happened really fast, but the truth is it has taken a long time to get to this point in life,” she says of starring in the movie musical.

Queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has reflected on how her coming out was “deeply refreshing” but tinged with “fear and trepidation.” The actor and singer has opened up about identifying as queer after playing Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba in the box-office hit.

Cynthia Erivo discussed how her identity as a queer Black woman has helped others better connect with her 'Wicked' character in a new interview.