Cynthia Erivo, the icon herself!
From her performances on the Broadway revival of The Color Purple to her acting in the 2019 biopic Harriet to her embodiment of Elphaba in Wicked, Cynthia Erivo has solidified herself as one of Hollywood's biggest stars. In 2024, she as honored as the 2024 Out100 Icon of the Year.
While we're still holding space for the lyrics of "Defying Gravity," this feels like the perfect time to spotlight other magnificent performances delivered by Erivo over the years!
'Alfie' — Kennedy Center Honors, honoring Dionne Warwick (2023)
'At Last' — Legendary Voices at the Proms (2022)
'I'm Here' — Tony Awards performance of 'The Color Purple' (2016)
'Fantasy' & 'Reasons' — Kennedy Center Honors, honoring Earth, Wind & Fire (2019)
'The Impossible Dream' — Kennedy Center Honors (2016)
'Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again' (with Ben Platt) — Ben Platt Live at the Palace (2024)
'Ain't No Way' — Jazz at Lincoln Center's beautiful Appel Room (2019)
'Nothing Compares 2 U' — Next at the Kennedy Center (2024)
'Somewhere' — National Symphony Orchestra's season opening Gala performance (2017)
'You're Not Here' — The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, from Cynthia Erivo's debut album, 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1' (2021)
'I (Who Have Nothing)' — Legendary Voices at the Proms, honoring Shirley Bassey (2022)
