Cynthia Erivo Reveals Just How Close the ‘Wicked' Cast Are, Describes Intense Emotional Reaction to Watching Sequel: ‘Couldn't Stop Crying'

Erivo also responded with delight when Seth Meyers asked her about becoming a Halloween costume meme on Thursday night (Nov. 20).

Cynthia Erivo melts “The View” cohosts into pool of tears like her “Wicked” witch, live on air

As the actress appeared on the talk show to promote her final turn as Elphaba Thropp opposite Ariana Grande 's Glinda in the new Broadway adaptation Wicked: For Good, she and the cohosts melted into a pool of tears, just like her Wicked witch character.

Cynthia Erivo shares how playing Elphaba 'helped me heal' after father's estrangement

Throughout the book, Erivo uses her life experience as a mirror for readers to reflect back themselves, asking questions such as: “Who are the people who have nurtured you?” and “What magic did you uncover at a young age?

Obsessed With ‘Wicked’? Try 9 More Songs From Beloved Musicals.

If you’ve got Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on repeat, add these songs from “Rent,” “Hadestown,” “13” and more to the rotation.
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