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Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Just As Excited As You Are

Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Are Just As Excited As You Are

Review: Wicked, Part One, Is a Great, Big Hollywood Blockbuster for All Ages

Review: Wicked, Part One, Is a Great, Big Hollywood Blockbuster for All Ages

Wicked Movie Easter Eggs: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell Us What to Look For

Wicked Movie Easter Eggs: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell Us What to Look For

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing “The Wizard and I”

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing “The Wizard and I”

TV Special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Will Air on November 19 on NBC

TV Special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Will Air on November 19 on NBC

All the Wicked-Themed Movie Merch We Could Find

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All the Wicked-Themed Movie Merch We Could Find

Wicked Movie Reveals Track List for Upcoming Soundtrack

Wicked Movie Reveals Track List for Upcoming Soundtrack

Watch the Newest Wicked Trailer

Watch the Newest Wicked Trailer

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Appear in New Wicked Footage

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Appear in New Wicked Footage

Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Video of the <i>Wicked</i> Movie

Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Wicked Movie

Susan Graham, Cynthia Erivo, and Ruthie Ann Miles to Star in <I>A Little Night Music in Concert</I>

Susan Graham, Cynthia Erivo, and Ruthie Ann Miles to Star in A Little Night Music in Concert

Watch the Trailer for <I>Wicked</I>

Watch the Trailer for Wicked

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo, and Tituss Burgess Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo, and Tituss Burgess Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors

Watch Cynthia Erivo Talk <i>Wicked</i> and More With Jimmy Fallon

Watch Cynthia Erivo Talk Wicked and More With Jimmy Fallon

<i>Wicked</i> Films to Be Released Thanksgiving 2024 and 2025

Wicked Films to Be Released Thanksgiving 2024 and 2025

Cynthia Erivo to Star in <i>Prima Facie</i> Film Adaptation

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Prima Facie Film Adaptation

Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible in <em>Wicked</em> Films

Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible in Wicked Films

Disney Plus Releases <em>Pinocchio</em> Trailer, Featuring Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, and More

Disney Plus Releases Pinocchio Trailer, Featuring Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, and More

Stephen Sondheim to Be Honored by Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, and More at Grammys

Stephen Sondheim to Be Honored by Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, and More at Grammys

<em>West Side Story</em>, <em>Tick, Tick…BOOM!</em>, <em>Cyrano</em>, and <em>In the Heights</em> Earn Golden Globe Noms

West Side Story, Tick, Tick…BOOM!, Cyrano, and In the Heights Earn Golden Globe Noms

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Movie Remake of <em>The Rose</em>

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Movie Remake of The Rose

Disney <em>Pinocchio</em> Remake Casts Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key

Disney Pinocchio Remake Casts Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key

11 Shows to Check Out This Weekend, Including the <em>Jagged Little Pill</em> Concert

11 Shows to Check Out This Weekend, Including the Jagged Little Pill Concert

Cynthia Erivo to Take Part in Reading of <em>School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play</em>

Cynthia Erivo to Take Part in Reading of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

65th Obie Awards Announces YouTube Stream to Take Place Next Week

65th Obie Awards Announces YouTube Stream to Take Place Next Week

Oscars Include Broadway Names, Though Hollywood Stars Take Home the Gold

Oscars Include Broadway Names, Though Hollywood Stars Take Home the Gold

Flashback Friday: Cynthia Erivo Sings "I'm Here" From <em>The Color Purple</em> at the Tonys

Flashback Friday: Cynthia Erivo Sings "I'm Here" From The Color Purple at the Tonys

Broadway's Cynthia Erivo Becomes Two-Time Oscar Nominee With <em>Harriet</em>

Broadway's Cynthia Erivo Becomes Two-Time Oscar Nominee With Harriet

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing "Stand Up" From Her New Film <em>Harriet</em>

Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing "Stand Up" From Her New Film Harriet

<em>Harriet</em>, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Releases New Digital Spot

Harriet, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Releases New Digital Spot

Cynthia Erivo, Shoshana Bean to Perform Holiday Show at Apollo Theater

Cynthia Erivo, Shoshana Bean to Perform Holiday Show at Apollo Theater

Cynthia Erivo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Megan Hilty to Perform <em>Live From Lincoln Center</em>

Cynthia Erivo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Megan Hilty to Perform Live From Lincoln Center

Cynthia Erivo Joins <em>American Idol</em> Contestant in "Time After Time" Duet

Cynthia Erivo Joins American Idol Contestant in "Time After Time" Duet

Cynthia Erivo, Heidi Blickenstaff to Help Signature Theatre Honor Audra McDonald

Cynthia Erivo, Heidi Blickenstaff to Help Signature Theatre Honor Audra McDonald

<em>The Color Purple</em> Musical Will Be Adapted for the Big Screen

The Color Purple Musical Will Be Adapted for the Big Screen

Annaleigh Ashford, Megan Hilty, Cynthia Erivo Set for <em>Stars in Concert</em>

Annaleigh Ashford, Megan Hilty, Cynthia Erivo Set for Stars in Concert

Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. to Star in New Film About Harriet Tubman

Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. to Star in New Film About Harriet Tubman

2018 Tony Nominees Gather for Annual Nominee Luncheon

2018 Tony Nominees Gather for Annual Nominee Luncheon

John Cameron Mitchell to Launch Musical Podcast <em>Anthem</em>

John Cameron Mitchell to Launch Musical Podcast Anthem

Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn Set for Classic Stage Company's 50th Birthday

Cynthia Erivo, Judy Kuhn Set for Classic Stage Company's 50th Birthday

EXCLUSIVE: Eva Noblezada's <em>Girl No More</em> Cabaret Extends at The Green Room 42

EXCLUSIVE: Eva Noblezada's Girl No More Cabaret Extends at The Green Room 42

Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, and More Join <em>Children's Monologues</em> Lineup

Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, and More Join Children's Monologues Lineup

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cynthia Erivo, and More Join <em>The Children's Monologues</em> Lineup

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cynthia Erivo, and More Join The Children's Monologues Lineup

Cynthia Erivo, Lucy Liu, and More Join American Theatre Wing Board of Trustees

Cynthia Erivo, Lucy Liu, and More Join American Theatre Wing Board of Trustees

Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, and More Join <em>Broadway Backwards</em>

Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, and More Join Broadway Backwards

<em>The Color Purple</em> Cast Album Wins 2017 Grammy Award

The Color Purple Cast Album Wins 2017 Grammy Award

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Harriet Tubman Biopic <em>Harriet</em>

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Harriet Tubman Biopic Harriet

<em>The Color Purple</em>'s Cynthia Erivo Brings the House Down at Kennedy Center Honors

The Color Purple's Cynthia Erivo Brings the House Down at Kennedy Center Honors

Broadway Shockers 2016: Cynthia Erivo Runs Half-Marathon Before Performing <em>Color Purple</em> Twice

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Broadway Shockers 2016: Cynthia Erivo Runs Half-Marathon Before Performing Color Purple Twice

<em>The Color Purple</em> Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway

The Color Purple Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Avenue Q</em>, and More Highlights From <em>Gypsy of the Year</em>

Hamilton, Avenue Q, and More Highlights From Gypsy of the Year

Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo, and More Become 2017 Grammy Award Nominees

Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo, and More Become 2017 Grammy Award Nominees

Danielle Brooks and Isaiah Johnson Play Final Performances in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Danielle Brooks and Isaiah Johnson Play Final Performances in The Color Purple

Billy Porter to Release New Studio Album Tribute to Richard Rodgers

Billy Porter to Release New Studio Album Tribute to Richard Rodgers

John Doyle's Award-Winning Revival of <em>The Color Purple</em> to End Broadway Run

John Doyle's Award-Winning Revival of The Color Purple to End Broadway Run

Nathaniel Stampley to Replace Isaiah Johnson in Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Nathaniel Stampley to Replace Isaiah Johnson in Broadway's The Color Purple

Date Set for 2017 Tony Awards

Date Set for 2017 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo and Adriane Lenox to Perform at American Theatre Wing Gala

Cynthia Erivo and Adriane Lenox to Perform at American Theatre Wing Gala

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry Sing Jason Robert Brown's <em>The Last Five Years</em>

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry Sing Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry Celebrate Jason Robert Brown's <em>The Last Five Years</em>

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry Celebrate Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years

Joshua Henry and Cynthia Erivo Lead <em>The Last Five Years</em> in Concert

Joshua Henry and Cynthia Erivo Lead The Last Five Years in Concert

11 Renditions of Songs From <em>The Last Five Years</em> to Prep for This Week's Concert

11 Renditions of Songs From The Last Five Years to Prep for This Week's Concert

Jennifer Holliday to Join the Cast of Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Holliday to Join the Cast of Broadway's The Color Purple

Joshua Henry and Cynthia Erivo to Perform <em>The Last Five Years</em> in Concert

Joshua Henry and Cynthia Erivo to Perform The Last Five Years in Concert

Matthew Morrison, Cynthia Erivo, Simon Helberg at <em>Florence Foster Jenkins</em> Screening

Matthew Morrison, Cynthia Erivo, Simon Helberg at Florence Foster Jenkins Screening

<em>The Color Purple</em> Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Receives Sardi's Caricature

The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Receives Sardi's Caricature

Leslie Odom Jr. Kicks Off McKittrick Hotel Concert Residency

Leslie Odom Jr. Kicks Off McKittrick Hotel Concert Residency

Meet a Few of the 2016 Jimmy Awards Finalists

Meet a Few of the 2016 Jimmy Awards Finalists

Broadway's Best to Sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on <em>Maya & Marty</em>

Broadway's Best to Sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on Maya & Marty

<em>The Color Purple</em> Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Releases Deluxe Album With Songwriter Scott Alan

The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Releases Deluxe Album With Songwriter Scott Alan

Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Joins Boyfriend Dean John-Wilson at London <em>Aladdin</em> Opening

Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Joins Boyfriend Dean John-Wilson at London Aladdin Opening

<em>The Color Purple</em>'s Cynthia Erivo Wins the 2016 Tony for Lead Actress in a Musical

The Color Purple's Cynthia Erivo Wins the 2016 Tony for Lead Actress in a Musical

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Waitress</em>, <em>Spring Awakening</em>, and More Set for Tony Awards Performances

Hamilton, Waitress, Spring Awakening, and More Set for Tony Awards Performances

Tony Nominees From <em>Hamilton</em>, <em>The Color Purple</em>, and More Light Empire State Building

Tony Nominees From Hamilton, The Color Purple, and More Light Empire State Building

Inside the Drama Desk Awards Winner's Circle With Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, and More

Inside the Drama Desk Awards Winner's Circle With Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, and More

Laura Benanti, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo, and More Arrive at the 2016 Drama Desk Awards

Laura Benanti, Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo, and More Arrive at the 2016 Drama Desk Awards

Heather Headley Sings "Too Beautiful for Words" From <em>The Color Purple</em>

Heather Headley Sings "Too Beautiful for Words" From The Color Purple

Jessica Lange, Steve Martin, Cynthia Erivo, and More at Outer Critics Circle Awards

Jessica Lange, Steve Martin, Cynthia Erivo, and More at Outer Critics Circle Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Cynthia Erivo, and More at Drama League Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Cynthia Erivo, and More at Drama League Awards

First Look at Heather Headley as Shug Avery in Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

First Look at Heather Headley as Shug Avery in Broadway's The Color Purple

7 Drama Desk Nominees to Watch

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7 Drama Desk Nominees to Watch

Steve Martin, Jane Krakowski, Marin Ireland, and More Celebrate Drama Desk Nominations

Steve Martin, Jane Krakowski, Marin Ireland, and More Celebrate Drama Desk Nominations

<em>Aida</em> Tony Winner Heather Headley Takes Her First Bow in Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em>

Aida Tony Winner Heather Headley Takes Her First Bow in Broadway's Color Purple

Cynthia Erivo, Danny Burstein, Steve Martin, and More Win 2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Cynthia Erivo, Danny Burstein, Steve Martin, and More Win 2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Danielle Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, and More Toast Tony Nominations

Danielle Brooks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, and More Toast Tony Nominations

Tina Fey, Bernadette Peters, and More Welcome Jesse Tyler Ferguson Back to Broadway

Tina Fey, Bernadette Peters, and More Welcome Jesse Tyler Ferguson Back to Broadway

Beth Behrs, Aaron Tveit, Bobby Cannavale, Shanice Williams, and More at <em>Miscast</em>

Beth Behrs, Aaron Tveit, Bobby Cannavale, Shanice Williams, and More at Miscast

Jane Krakowski, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Set for Drama League's "Up Close" Series

Jane Krakowski, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Set for Drama League's "Up Close" Series

Patti LuPone Joins Classic Stage's <em>Ladies Who Sing Sondheim</em> Benefit

Patti LuPone Joins Classic Stage's Ladies Who Sing Sondheim Benefit

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Celebrate New <em>Color Purple</em> Cast Album

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Celebrate New Color Purple Cast Album

Aaron Tveit, Beth Behrs, Shanice Williams, and More Set for 2016 <em>Miscast</em>

Aaron Tveit, Beth Behrs, Shanice Williams, and More Set for 2016 Miscast

Cynthia Erivo, Victoria Clark, Alexandra Silber Set for <em>The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim</em>

Cynthia Erivo, Victoria Clark, Alexandra Silber Set for The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim

<em>The Color Purple</em> Changes Broadway Cast Recording Release Date

The Color Purple Changes Broadway Cast Recording Release Date

The 12 Best Broadway Debuts of 2015

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The 12 Best Broadway Debuts of 2015

<em>Oprah Goes to Broadway: The Color Purple</em> Set to Air on OWN

Oprah Goes to Broadway: The Color Purple Set to Air on OWN

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and <em>Color Purple</em> Stars to Record Cast Album

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Color Purple Stars to Record Cast Album

Flashback Friday: LaChanze Accepts a Tony Award for Playing Celie in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Flashback Friday: LaChanze Accepts a Tony Award for Playing Celie in The Color Purple

<em>The Color Purple</em>

The Color Purple

It's Here! <em>The Color Purple</em> Opens on Broadway

It's Here! The Color Purple Opens on Broadway

Watch Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, and the Cast of <em>The Color Purple</em> in Action

Watch Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, and the Cast of The Color Purple in Action

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Star in Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks Star in Broadway's The Color Purple

Watch <em>Color Purple</em>'s Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Sing on <em>Good Morning America</em>

Watch Color Purple's Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Sing on Good Morning America

Too Beautiful for Words! Meet Jennifer Hudson and the Stars of <em>The Color Purple</em>

Too Beautiful for Words! Meet Jennifer Hudson and the Stars of The Color Purple

The Cast of <em>The Color Purple</em> Take Their Bows After the Show's First Performance

The Cast of The Color Purple Take Their Bows After the Show's First Performance

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks Take First Bows in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks Take First Bows in The Color Purple

Broadway's <em>The Color Purple</em>, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Broadway's The Color Purple, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Announces Rush Ticket Policy

Pulitzer-Winning <em>The Color Purple</em> to Be Reissued With Broadway Revival Artwork

Pulitzer-Winning The Color Purple to Be Reissued With Broadway Revival Artwork

Full Casting Announced for Jennifer Hudson-Led Broadway Revival of <em>The Color Purple</em>

Full Casting Announced for Jennifer Hudson-Led Broadway Revival of The Color Purple

Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Take On <em>The Color Purple</em>'s Title Song

Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo Take On The Color Purple's Title Song

Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em> Revival Announces Additional Lead Casting

Broadway's Color Purple Revival Announces Additional Lead Casting

<em>Orange Is the New Black</em>'s Danielle Brooks to Join Jennifer Hudson in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Orange Is the New Black's Danielle Brooks to Join Jennifer Hudson in The Color Purple

British Actress Cynthia Erivo to Lead Cast of Broadway's <em>Color Purple</em> Revival

British Actress Cynthia Erivo to Lead Cast of Broadway's Color Purple Revival

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