It’s no shock to anyone that Cynthia Erivo has one of the best voices of our generation. But when Wicked: One Wonderful Night aired on NBC on Nov. 6, fans online all had the same reaction. Namely, Cynthia Erivo’s live vocals had everyone shocked — not because anyone doubted that she was an amazing singer. (I mean, we’ve all seen Wicked, of course.) But people were shocked because her vocals sounded even better (if that’s possible) during the live performances at the Dolby Theatre for the Wicked TV special than they did in the actual Wicked studio recordings.
Wicked: For Good is coming out in theaters on Nov 21 this year and fans are waiting with bated breath at home for the second installment of the movie-musical. Luckily, John M. Chu and the wonderful cast have blessed us with a TV special to hold us over before the big release. NBC’s Wicked special, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, brought audiences plenty of laughs from SNL cast member Bowen Yang, gasps from Ariana Grande’s live performances, and a standing ovation when director John M. Chu took the stage. Wicked: One Wonderful Night also contained intimate chats among the cast, spectacular performances of songs from the musical performed in front of a live audience at the Dolby Theatre, and even some hints of what’s to come in Wicked: For Good. And it’s all streaming on Peacock on Nov. 7.
But really, Erivo took fans’ collective breath away. Fans are all over social media praising Erivo’s next-level vocals, and you need to listen.
I’m Saving THese Videos Of Cynthia Erivo’s NBC Wicked Special Performances forever.
Seeing these two perform “What Is This Feeling?” live on Broadway would be a gift.
Erivo didn’t just share the stage with Grande. she also performed with Jeff Goldblum.
And most impressive of all, she sang “Defying Gravity” live while literally defying gravity, and hit every note harder than the last.
Fans couldn’t help but be gagged over Erivo’s live vocals.
One fan is planning to take legal action and I can’t say I blame them.
Another is hoping that Erivo and Grande will take the stage again to perform these songs live.
People were getting emotional. How could you not be?
Fans couldn’t help but gush over her performance with Goldblum.
Even people who didn’t see Wicked are ready to tune in now that they’ve heard Erivo’s impeccable vocals.
This fan basically summed up what everyone is saying.
For fans who just can’t get enough of Erivo’s stunning vocals — or any of the casts’, for that matter — then make sure to buy your tickets as soon as possible for Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Nov 21.