Cynthia Erivo Performs "Stand Up"

Cynthia Erivo talks about songs and artists that remind her of her childhood and continue to influence her as an artist, including Brandy’s “Almost Doesn’t Count,” Mary J. Blige's “You Are My Everything,” and “But You First” by new artist Manana Music. Tune in Sun. Dec. 31 at 8/7c on PBS to catch the next episode of #KenCenNextPBS with "Cynthia Erivo and Friends." | The Kennedy Center

In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast - Cynthia Erivo

Wicked | Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba

Cynthia Erivo | Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

The incredible Cynthia Erivo stopped by the Oprah Daily headquarters to talk about one of our favorite movies of the year: Wicked. So what did we do? Inspired by our friends over at the Jennifer Hudson Show, we sent her off with a spirit tunnel of our own. We also tried to hit that high note in “Defying Gravity” but we’re going to leave it to Cynthia moving forward. Tap the link to watch her interview with Gayle King: bit.ly/40Bemgi | Oprah Daily

Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the highly-anticipated Wicked film, opens up to Willie Geist about meeting her on-screen Glinda, Ariana Grande, for the first time. | Today Show