Cynthia Erivo talks Elphaba’s micro braids, long nails and the subtle nuances of her ‘Wicked’ character’s Blackness
For the last few weeks, “Wicked” has certainly had a “Barbie” effect, taking over what feels like just about everything. In the sea of pink and green merch and gravity-defying musical riffs, Cynthia Erivo’s depiction of Elphaba in the musical’s newest adaptation sheds a unique light on Black women and their experiences in the world. […] The post Cynthia Erivo talks Elphaba’s micro braids, long nails and the subtle nuances of her ‘Wicked’ character’s Blackness appeared first on Unite News.
For the last few weeks, “Wicked” has certainly had a “Barbie” effect, taking over what feels like just about everything. In the sea of pink and green merch and gravity-defying musical riffs, Cynthia Erivo’s depiction of Elphaba in the musical’s newest adaptation sheds a unique light on Black women and their experiences in the world. […]
The post Cynthia Erivo talks Elphaba’s micro braids, long nails and the subtle nuances of her ‘Wicked’ character’s Blackness appeared first on Unite News.
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