Cynthia Erivo vs Idina Menzel: Whose Elphaba Is Better

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Because Wicked: Part 1 is based on the titular Broadway show, comparisons naturally come up between Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel’s versions of Elphaba, with one actor edging out the other for the title of the best version of The Wicked Witch of the West in the musical. In 2003, Wicked debuted in New York City after a pre-Broadway tryout at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. The show carried over its cast, with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth debuting the roles of Elphaba and Glinda.

Related 10 Best Broadway Movie Adaptations Broadway is home to many of the greatest stage production of all time, some of which got fantastic film adaptations. &#x2715 Remove Ads Both actor’s versions are valid interpretations of the character and fit with the different presentations a bullied and parentified child might have. However, Menzel’s version of the character has slightly more variety than Erivo’s, giving it an ebb and flow that shows Elphaba’s internal struggle. For this reason, Idina Menzel’s performance wins out by a small amount over Cynthia Erivo’s.

If forced to choose, Cynthia Erivo performs “The Wizard & I” and “One Short Day” better, as she gives them a lighter, more hopeful quality. Conversely, Idina Menzel performs “What Is This Feeling?” and “I’m Not That Girl” better, giving them more vocal energy and emotion. Ultimately, the decision on who sang better comes down to the best-known song on the Wicked soundtrack, “Defying Gravity.”

Cynthia Erivo vs Idina Menzel: Whose Elphaba Is More Developed The Movie's Extended Run Gives Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba More Development Close &#x2715 Remove Ads Regarding the question of Elphaba’s development, the crown goes without a doubt to Cynthia Ervio’s Elphaba because of the benefits of the two-part Wicked movie. The original Broadway musical lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes without the 15-minute intermission.

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