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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. She stars as Elphaba in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked, with part one set for release in November 2024.
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). Additional film and television credits include Needle in a Timestack, Drift, and Luther: The Fallen Sun.

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STAGE CREDITS

Jason Robert Brown Jason Robert Brown
[West End]
2024
Guest star
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Celie
Henry IV Henry IV
[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse and Donmar Warehouse Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Poins/The Earl of Douglas
I Can't Sing: The X Factor Musical I Can't Sing: The X Factor Musical
[West End]
West End Original Production, 2014
Chenice

Movies

Widows
[ 2018 ] Belle
Bad Times at the El Royale
[ 2018 ] Darlene Sweet
Harriet
[ 2019 ] Harriet, Minty
Chaos Walking
[ 2021 ] Hildy
Needle in a Timestack
[ 2021 ] Janine Mikkelsen
Pinocchio
[ 2022 ] Blue Fairy
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Elphaba
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Elphaba
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Elphaba
Wicked: Part Two
[ 2025 ] Elphaba

TV Shows

Broad City
Lisa
1984
Julia
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Dr. Ojo
1984
Julia
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Dr. Ojo
Robogobo
The Slink
Robogobo
The Slink

Awards and Nominations


winner
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


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple


winner
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

Cynthia ErivoThe color Purple

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In a new Instagram post, Wicked star Jeff Goldblum is teasing one of the tracks on his new jazz album, which features the vocals of his co-star Ariana Grande. Check out a snippet of the song here!
Video: Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, & More Star in POKER FACE Season 2 Trailer Photo
Video: Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, & More Star in POKER FACE Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

Peacock has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Poker Face, the mystery-of-the-week series starring Natasha Lyonne, written and directed by Rian Johnson. Watch the trailer now!
Cynthia Erivo Drops New Single 'Worst of Me' From Upcoming Album Photo
Cynthia Erivo Drops New Single 'Worst of Me' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

Cynthia Erivo has shared the second single from her new album, 'I Forgive You,' which will be released on June 6th. Check out the song 'Worst of Me' here!
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Cynthia Erivo Sets Release Date for Second Studio Album 'I Forgive You'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Cynthia Erivo's new album has officially received a release date. After two single releases, Erivo's second album, I Forgive You, will be available on June 6th.
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by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025

On the opening weekend of the Broadway debut of George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck, a small group of COVID-impacted NY artists offered a gesture of collective care in Manhattan's theatre district.
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2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 4, 2025 with videos from Smash, Dead Outlaw, and more!
Cynthia Erivo Teases New Single 'Worst of Me' From Upcoming Album Photo
Cynthia Erivo Teases New Single 'Worst of Me' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

Cynthia Erivo has confirmed that her second single from the album, titled 'Worst of Me,' will be available to stream next Friday, April 11. Check out a preview of the song here!
New WICKED Soundtrack to Feature Commentary by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & More Photo
New WICKED Soundtrack to Feature Commentary by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

A new version of the Wicked soundtrack will be released tonight at midnight, which features cast and filmmaker commentary, including from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. 
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Unveiled At CinemaCon Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

On Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Academy Award-nominated director Jon M. Chu unveiled footage from Wicked: For Good, the second part of his adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

A limited number of tickets for The 78th Annual Tony Awards are now on sale to the general public. Learn more about the awards ceremony and see how to purchase tickets here.
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For the 29th annual Webby Awards, the 2024 Tony Awards First Impressions Cam has been selected as an honoree in the category of Video & Film - Interview, Talk & After-Show.
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

Spring has sprung, and as April kicks off, a selection of new titles for the Broadway fan will be available to stream. Take a look at the lineup here, which includes the Rachel Zegler flick Y2K, the dance series Étoile, and more!
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Video: Alan Cumming and Ana Gasteyer in Exclusive Clip From Disney's ROBOGOBO
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip of Broadway's Alan Cumming and Ana Gasteyer in Disney's new animated series, RoboGobo. Watch it now!
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Photo: WICKED: FOR GOOD Poster Unveiled at CinemaCon
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

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by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

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Videos: NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Sneak Peek Clips
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

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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?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple and Best Musical Performance (Evening Standard Awards) for The color Purple.

What awards has Cynthia Erivo won?

Cynthia Erivo has won the following awards: Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Color Purple, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Color Purple, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Color Purple.

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