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Wicked is nominated for four Golden Globes – with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande recognised

Wicked is nominated for four Golden Globes – with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande recognised

Idina Menzel confirms Wicked movie cameo with Kristin Chenoweth

Idina Menzel confirms Wicked movie cameo with Kristin Chenoweth

Wicked sets box office records in opening weekend

Wicked sets box office records in opening weekend

Wicked on stage and screen: what has changed?

Wicked on stage and screen: what has changed?

Wicked movie: every musical easter egg we spotted in the film

Wicked movie: every musical easter egg we spotted in the film

Do Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have roles in the first Wicked movie?

Do Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have roles in the first Wicked movie?

Wicked movie review – let us rejoicify, it’s almost perfect

Wicked movie review – let us rejoicify, it’s almost perfect

Win a Wicked bundle of special merchandise!

Win a Wicked bundle of special merchandise!

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more tease their favourite Wicked movie easter eggs

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more tease their favourite Wicked movie easter eggs

Greenwich transformed into “GreenWitch” as part of a Wicked movie makeover

Greenwich transformed into “GreenWitch” as part of a Wicked movie makeover

Wicked behind-the-scenes special to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Wicked behind-the-scenes special to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Unexpected Wicked movie merchandise collaborations

Unexpected Wicked movie merchandise collaborations

Wicked movie unveils casting for Elphaba’s mother – as more West End stars join cast

Wicked movie unveils casting for Elphaba’s mother – as more West End stars join cast

Wicked movie announces soundtrack details

Wicked movie announces soundtrack details

Sharon D Clarke and more join Wicked movie

Sharon D Clarke and more join Wicked movie

New Wicked movie footage sees cast celebrate the magic of the story

New Wicked movie footage sees cast celebrate the magic of the story

Wicked Part 2 announces new release date

Wicked Part 2 announces new release date

New Wicked movie footage released as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande celebrate friendship

New Wicked movie footage released as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande celebrate friendship

David Harewood and Cynthia Erivo appointed RADA President and Vice President

David Harewood and Cynthia Erivo appointed RADA President and Vice President

Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott and Tom Hardy to star in 1984 audio drama

Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott and Tom Hardy to star in 1984 audio drama

Cynthia Erivo reflects on her time in Wicked movies

Cynthia Erivo reflects on her time in Wicked movies

Composer Stephen Schwartz discusses <em>Wicked</em> movie's two parts

Composer Stephen Schwartz discusses Wicked movie's two parts

New <em>Pinocchio</em> trailer featuring Tom Hanks and Cynthia Erivo released by Disney Plus

New Pinocchio trailer featuring Tom Hanks and Cynthia Erivo released by Disney Plus

<em>LIFT</em> musical revival – first look photos released

LIFT musical revival – first look photos released

Finalists announced for the 14th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

Finalists announced for the 14th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

<em>Wicked</em> movie to be released in two parts

Wicked movie to be released in two parts

<em>LIFT</em> musical revival – watch Kayleigh McKnight and Sam Young perform "Lost In Translations"

LIFT musical revival – watch Kayleigh McKnight and Sam Young perform "Lost In Translations"

Cast for <em>LIFT</em> musical revival announced

Cast for LIFT musical revival announced

Taraji P Henson cast in <em>The Color Purple</em> film

Taraji P Henson cast in The Color Purple film

Can you crack this Cynthia Erivo quiz?

Can you crack this Cynthia Erivo quiz?

<em>West Side Story</em>, <em>tick, tick…Boom!</em> and more nominated for Golden Globes

West Side Story, tick, tick…Boom! and more nominated for Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo to join <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> judging panel for musicals week

Cynthia Erivo to join Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for musicals week

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to star in <em>Wicked</em> movie

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to star in Wicked movie

All-star cast to appear in Broadway Backwards charity streamed concert

All-star cast to appear in Broadway Backwards charity streamed concert

<em>Hamilton</em>, Olivia Colman, Michaela Coel and Hannah Waddingham nominated for Critics' Choice TV awards

Hamilton, Olivia Colman, Michaela Coel and Hannah Waddingham nominated for Critics' Choice TV awards

Watch West End and Broadway Elphabas unite for "Defying Gravity" charity performance

Watch West End and Broadway Elphabas unite for "Defying Gravity" charity performance

Watch Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Willemijn Verkaik and more perform at the Oscars

Watch Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Willemijn Verkaik and more perform at the Oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

The week in pictures: 31 December – 6 January

The week in pictures: 31 December – 6 January

The week in pictures: 5 November – 11 November

The week in pictures: 5 November – 11 November

The week in pictures: 17 – 23 September

The week in pictures: 17 – 23 September

The week in pictures – 16 – 22 July

The week in pictures – 16 – 22 July

The week in pictures: 10 – 17 June

The week in pictures: 10 – 17 June

Opening night: Cynthia Erivo, Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen at <em>Aladdin</em>

Opening night: Cynthia Erivo, Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen at Aladdin

Watch: Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards performance

Watch: Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards performance

Round-up: The Tony Awards in tweets

Round-up: The Tony Awards in tweets

In pictures: Broadway stars walk the red carpet at the Tony Awards

In pictures: Broadway stars walk the red carpet at the Tony Awards

David Babani: 'British critics were less than generous to <em>The Color Purple</em> '

David Babani: 'British critics were less than generous to The Color Purple '

<em>Hamilton</em> dominates 2016 Tony Awards

Hamilton dominates 2016 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo among victorious Brits at 2016 Drama Desk Awards

Cynthia Erivo among victorious Brits at 2016 Drama Desk Awards

The week in pictures: 13-20 May

The week in pictures: 13-20 May

Shortlists and judges announced for Kevin Spacey award

Shortlists and judges announced for Kevin Spacey award

Cynthia Erivo, Mark Strong and Tom Scutt among Tony Award nominees

Cynthia Erivo, Mark Strong and Tom Scutt among Tony Award nominees

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson lead Prince tribute at <em>The Color Purple</em>

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson lead Prince tribute at The Color Purple

The week in pictures: 5-12 Feb

The week in pictures: 5-12 Feb

The week in pictures: 22-29 Jan

The week in pictures: 22-29 Jan

The week in pictures: 15-22 Jan

The week in pictures: 15-22 Jan

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

Cynthia Erivo steals the show in <em>The Color Purple</em>

Review Round-Ups

Cynthia Erivo steals the show in The Color Purple

Michael Coveney: who on earth can play Dewey if Alex Brightman doesn't?

Michael Coveney: who on earth can play Dewey if Alex Brightman doesn't?

On the red carpet at <em>Kinky Boots</em> opening night

On the red carpet at Kinky Boots opening night

Cynthia Erivo to play London farewell concert

Cynthia Erivo to play London farewell concert

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson perform 'The Color Purple'

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson perform 'The Color Purple'

Songs For A New World (St James Theatre)

Songs For A New World (St James Theatre)

Exclusive: Erivo, Humbley, Wilson and Russell rehearse <em>Songs for a New World</em>

Exclusive: Erivo, Humbley, Wilson and Russell rehearse Songs for a New World

31 shows that should be on your radar in July

31 shows that should be on your radar in July

First listen to Jennifer Hudson in <em>The Color Purple</em>

First listen to Jennifer Hudson in The Color Purple

Kevin Spacey Foundation announces Artists of Choice shortlists

Kevin Spacey Foundation announces Artists of Choice shortlists

How stagey are you? Cynthia Erivo vs Dean John-Wilson

How stagey are you? Cynthia Erivo vs Dean John-Wilson

Gallery: Andrew Scott and Anna Maxwell Martin among guests at Almeida fundraiser

Gallery: Andrew Scott and Anna Maxwell Martin among guests at Almeida fundraiser

Jason Robert Brown (Royal Festival Hall)

Jason Robert Brown (Royal Festival Hall)

Bertie Carvel joins cast of Jason Robert Brown concert

Bertie Carvel joins cast of Jason Robert Brown concert

Judging panel revealed for Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice grants

Judging panel revealed for Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice grants

Casting announced for <em>Songs for a New World</em>

Casting announced for Songs for a New World

First look at Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Groff and more in rehearsals for <em>How to Succeed…</em>

First look at Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Groff and more in rehearsals for How to Succeed…

Further cast announced for <em>How To Succeed</em> concert

Further cast announced for How To Succeed concert

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Liverpool Everyman)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Liverpool Everyman)

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson star in <em>The Color Purple</em> on Broadway

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson star in The Color Purple on Broadway

26 leading ladies offer their advice on International Women's Day

26 leading ladies offer their advice on International Women's Day

Perfect Pitch announces Michael Ball as new patron

Perfect Pitch announces Michael Ball as new patron

Cynthia Erivo and Dean Nolan lead Everyman's <em>Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Cynthia Erivo and Dean Nolan lead Everyman's Midsummer Night's Dream

12 reasons to be jealous of Broadway right now

12 reasons to be jealous of Broadway right now

Jennifer Hudson to make Broadway debut in Menier's <em>Color Purple</em>

Jennifer Hudson to make Broadway debut in Menier's Color Purple

28 videos that will make you fall in love with Cynthia Erivo (if you haven't already)

28 videos that will make you fall in love with Cynthia Erivo (if you haven't already)

West End Producer: A theatrical look back at 2014, dear

West End Producer: A theatrical look back at 2014, dear

Kerry Ellis and Carrie Hope Fletcher star in <em>Night of Electric Voices</em> at Coliseum

Kerry Ellis and Carrie Hope Fletcher star in Night of Electric Voices at Coliseum

Leading Ladies: Cynthia Erivo – 'I want to do everything'

Leading Ladies: Cynthia Erivo – 'I want to do everything'

Nathan Amzi, Julie Atherton and Cynthia Erivo join the return of <em>West End Recast</em>

Nathan Amzi, Julie Atherton and Cynthia Erivo join the return of West End Recast

20 Questions: Georgia Stitt – <em>My Lifelong Love</em>

20 Questions: Georgia Stitt – My Lifelong Love

Critics enjoy Donmar's royally radical <em>Henry IV</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics enjoy Donmar's royally radical Henry IV

Cast of Donmar's all-female <em>Henry IV</em> celebrate opening night

Cast of Donmar's all-female Henry IV celebrate opening night

Theatre Highlights of the Week: NYT's <em>Selfie</em>, <em>Marry Me</em> and <em>Henry IV</em>

Theatre Highlights of the Week: NYT's Selfie, Marry Me and Henry IV

Harriet Walter, Cynthia Erivo and cast rehearse Donmar's <em>Henry IV</em>

Harriet Walter, Cynthia Erivo and cast rehearse Donmar's Henry IV

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

Amanda Holden, Charlie Condou and John Partridge attend first night of <em>Breeders</em>

Amanda Holden, Charlie Condou and John Partridge attend first night of Breeders

Theatre Quiz of the Week: <em>West Wing</em>, Nolan sisters and remembering Robin Williams

Theatre Quiz of the Week: West Wing, Nolan sisters and remembering Robin Williams

Full cast announced for Donmar's all-female <em>Henry IV</em>

Full cast announced for Donmar's all-female Henry IV

Dessa Rose (Trafalgar Studios)

Dessa Rose (Trafalgar Studios)

Theatre Quiz of the Week: <em>Wicked</em>, <em>Wee</em> and <em>West End transfers</em>

Theatre Quiz of the Week: Wicked, Wee and West End transfers

Cynthia Erivo and Jon Robyns star in <em>Dessa Rose</em> at Trafalgar Studios

Cynthia Erivo and Jon Robyns star in Dessa Rose at Trafalgar Studios

Dream Casting: Vampire series <em>True Blood</em> heading to the stage

Dream Casting: Vampire series True Blood heading to the stage

10 of our favourite theatreland couples

10 of our favourite theatreland couples

20 lovely London leading ladies we'd totally date

20 lovely London leading ladies we'd totally date

Video: Arthur Darvill, Cynthia Erivo, Sharon D. Clarke and more reveal their ideal Shakespearean role

Video: Arthur Darvill, Cynthia Erivo, Sharon D. Clarke and more reveal their ideal Shakespearean role

Video: Highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Video: Highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Exclusive Video: Brand new trailer for I Can't Sing!

It's a 'yes' from the critics as Harry Hill's <em>I Can't Sing!</em> opens

Review Round-Ups

It's a 'yes' from the critics as Harry Hill's I Can't Sing! opens

1st Night Photos: Simon Cowell joins cast on stage at <em>I Can't Sing!</em> premiere

1st Night Photos: Simon Cowell joins cast on stage at I Can't Sing! premiere

I Can't Sing! (London Palladium)

I Can't Sing! (London Palladium)

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Fatal Attraction</em>, <em>I Can't Sing!</em> and Julie Atherton

Theatre highlights of the week: Fatal Attraction, I Can't Sing! and Julie Atherton

Sneak Peek: First look at <em>I Can’t Sing!</em>

Sneak Peek: First look at I Can’t Sing!

<em>I Can't Sing!</em> star Cynthia Erivo spills the beans on her audition for Simon Cowell

I Can't Sing! star Cynthia Erivo spills the beans on her audition for Simon Cowell

<em>Dreamgirls</em> West End: Our dream casting

Dreamgirls West End: Our dream casting

Video highlights from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

Video highlights from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

16 great moments from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

16 great moments from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

The 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert in pictures

The 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert in pictures

My ultimate showtune playlist: Cynthia Erivo

My ultimate showtune playlist: Cynthia Erivo

Frances Ruffelle, Jenna Russell and Daniel Boys star in <em>West End Recast</em> concert

Frances Ruffelle, Jenna Russell and Daniel Boys star in West End Recast concert

Seven reasons why our 2014 Awards Concert will be the best one ever

Seven reasons why our 2014 Awards Concert will be the best one ever

First acts announced for WhatsOnStage Awards: Cynthia Erivo, <em>Water Babies</em>, <em>Putting it Together</em> and more

First acts announced for WhatsOnStage Awards: Cynthia Erivo, Water Babies, Putting it Together and more

As good as being there: Video highlights from the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards launch

As good as being there: Video highlights from the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards launch

Further casting announced for <em>X Factor</em> musical <em>I Can't Sing!</em>

Further casting announced for X Factor musical I Can't Sing!

Michael Coveney: WhatsOnStage Awards Launch Party hits the heights… again

Michael Coveney: WhatsOnStage Awards Launch Party hits the heights… again

Richard Fleeshman, Eden Espinosa and Cynthia Erivo perform at WhatsOnStage Awards Launch

Richard Fleeshman, Eden Espinosa and Cynthia Erivo perform at WhatsOnStage Awards Launch

<em>Fresh Meat</em> stars take part in Old Vic's tenth <em>24 Hour Plays</em> gala

Fresh Meat stars take part in Old Vic's tenth 24 Hour Plays gala

WhatsOnStage Awards reach 30k nominations; Erivo, Casey, Harman and <em>Urinetown</em> join Launch Party

WhatsOnStage Awards reach 30k nominations; Erivo, Casey, Harman and Urinetown join Launch Party

Exclusive: Three more songs from X Factor musical I Can’t Sing!

Exclusive: Listen to Cynthia Erivo sing the title song of X Factor musical I Can’t Sing!

Nigel Harman and Cynthia Erivo star in X Factor musical I Can't Sing!

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