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'Wicked: For Good' Star Cynthia Erivo Says It Pays to Dissect the Lyrics

Cynthia Erivo explored new interpretations of Wicked songs to enhance her portrayal of Elphaba in the upcoming Universal Pictures production Wicked for Good.

  • Ahead of filming 'Wicked for Good,' Cynthia Erivo dissected 'Wicked' songs to deepen her portrayal of Elphaba, using lyrics and music analysis.
  • Seeking fresh insights, Erivo analyzed the songs in 'Wicked' to deepen her portrayal of Elphaba and inform her performance choices, using 'Wicked for Good.'
  • Erivo analyzed lyrics and music song by song, working with co-stars Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey in Universal Pictures' 'Wicked for Good'.
  • Erivo's preparation could shape how audiences view Elphaba, as her analysis during rehearsal and promotion links directly to the production’s reception.
  • With a high-profile cast and studio backing, Erivo's song-by-song dissection stands out as an unusual method during Universal Pictures' promotion of Wicked for Good.
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BroadwayWorld broke the news in on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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