Initially embarrassed by how she reacted to people's ridicule of an homage the "Wicked" film made to the original Broadway poster, Erivo looks back on it now as a learning moment.

Since 2000, actresses all over the country — and the world — have played Elphaba, and the latest powerhouse singer to don green face paint and belt that signature gravity-defying high note is Cynthia Erivo.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked press tour has been one for the books. The duo – who portray Glinda and Elphaba in the onscreen adaption of the beloved Broadway show, respectively – have notably grown emotional while discussing their special connection in the film,