The actress stars in the prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' as Elphaba Cynthia Erivo doesn’t press snooze. During a screening of Wicked and Q&A with Kristen Bell at the Academy Museum's the Ted Mann Theatre in Los Angeles,

Cynthia Erivo finishes the first instalment of the two-part musical adaptation with a rendition of the popular number in her role as Elphaba

While the green skin of Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba in “Wicked” comes as a shock to many in the land of Oz, her waist length micro braids were a pleasant surprise to viewers watching—and a deliberate choice.

The genius behind Elphaba's sculpted base and intricate palette was expert makeup and prosthetic artist, Alice Jones. On Instagram, the MUA shared the highly anticipated makeup breakdown, with the exact details of how she achieved this Wicked eyeshadow and eyelash look - and believe it or not, it's so affordable. Get your notepads ready...

As a Black queer woman, the opportunity to bring Elphaba to life was the gift of a lifetime,' she said at the Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

I want both things to be being used." Cynthia explained that the workout routine was necessary due to the practical effects and stunt work that enabled the flying scenes. “I had never flown before. I just knew I wanted to,

Cynthia Erivo has opened up to The Mirror US about how she keeps her feet on the ground amid her roaring success with Wicked and all of the Oscars buzz