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Cynthia Erivo

Birth Place: Stockwell, South London

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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.

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).

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Cynthia Erivo STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Guest star

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Celie

[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse and Donmar Warehouse Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Poins/The Earl of Douglas

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2014
Chenice


Cynthia Erivo 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: Part Two
[ 2025 ] Elphaba

Cynthia Erivo TV Shows

Broad City
Lisa

Cynthia Erivo Awards and Nominations


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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


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

Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple


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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

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Songwriter Scott Alan to Perform at London's Cadogan Hall in November 2024


Songwriter Scott Alan will perform at Cadogan Hall in November. Learn more about Alan and see how to purchase tickets.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Original Broadway Cast Album to be Released in May


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY Award winners and Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will be released in May.

Breaking: Jon M. Chu Will Direct Musical Adaptation of CRAZY RICH ASIANS


A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by  Jon M. Chu.  

Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album


The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4-time Academy Award winner whose centennial is being celebrated on April 16th. The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company will be available June 21st via Primary Wave, and the first single, “Peter Gunn,” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval, is out now. Listen to the song here!

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 12, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WICKED Film Unveils New Footage and Details at CinemaCon Presentation


On Wednesday, the highly anticipated film version of the Broadway musical Wicked, debuted new footage at a CinemaCon panel at Caesars Palace. According to reports, actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum were all in attendance and the presentation featured a newly recorded introduction by the Wizard himself. 

Emmy-Winner Peter Dinklage Revealed As Dr. Dillamond In WICKED Film


From Westeros to Wicked! It was revealed this afternoon that Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Dinklage will supply the voice of Dr. Dillamond in the upcoming film adaptation of the blockbuster musical.

BWW Q&A: Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing At at Ridgefield Playhouse


BroadwayWorld chatted with Leslie Odom, Jr. about his upcoming performance at  Ridgefield Playhouse on April 18th, 2024.

Cynthia Erivo Among Honorees At Los Angeles LGBT Center May Gala


Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will be honored at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's upcoming May gala.

PBS Premieres Ben Folds & Joshua Redman 'Next at the Kennedy Center' Specials on April 12 & 19


The NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a multi-year partnership and collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts, returns to PBS with two new performance specials this April featuring indie music icon Ben Folds and renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.

Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser


Watch Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and more perform at the Joe Biden Fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 28th!

Cynthia Erivo Will Be Honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala


Cynthia Erivo is set to be honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo & More to Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser


A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 26, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Will Lead A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Concert at Lincoln Center


Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music In Concert, featuring brand new orchestrations by legendary orchestrator and lifelong Sondheim collaborator Jonathan Tunick, will play David Geffen Hall at New York City’s Lincoln Center this summer with a starry cast and we've got the scoop.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 22, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WICKED Movie Features Live Vocals From Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo: 'F*ck Pre-Records'


In a new preview of the Wicked movie, director Jon M. Chu reveals that leading ladies Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opted to sing live while filming the movie. Since Erivo is doing her own stunts in the film, she actually carries out the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity,' singing high Fs while flying into the Western sky. Find out more about the film!

Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in New York Philharmonic 2024-25 Season


The New York Philharmonic has revealed its 2024–25 season. Learn more about the season!

Cynthia Erivo 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?

Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for several awards for her role in "The Color Purple," including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards, and Best Musical Performance at the Evening Standard Awards.

What awards has Cynthia Erivo won?

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

What is Cynthia Erivo next theatre project?

Cynthia Erivo's next show will be Jason Robert Brown which opens on 3/24/2024 on West End.

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