Before Cynthia Erivo became our beloved Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked , she soared in scenes across both television and film. The British Nigerian singer and actor is no stranger to the stage, which may explain why she received such critical acclaim for her Wicked performance. From 2015 to 2017, Erivo delivered a Tony-winning performance as Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple . It was here that many were introduced to her powerful vocals and emotionally charged performance, which soon made her the breakout star to pay attention to, especially for her unforgettable rendition of “I’m Here” in the production. Erivo has been defying gravity and collecting awards nominations like Infinity Stones for her role as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in the Wicked film in 2024. But she was already a force to be reckoned with as a woman of many talents.   Blavity’s taking a trip down memory lane for Cynthia Erivo performances to immerse yourself in before watching...