Cynthia Erivo HitsThatNote at 2025 Oscars In Stunning OpeningWickedMedley with Ariana Grande

Kevin Winter/Getty Cynthia ErivoandAriana Grandedefied gravity with theirOscars2025 performance. The stars ofWickedbrought their powerhouse voices together to sing a trio of songs from variousWizard of Ozprojects, including one tune from their hit 2024 film. Erivo followed up with the ballad “Home,” from the 1975 Broadway musicalThe Wiz.She wore a strapless white gown with purple flowers — which appeared to take inspiration fromDiana Ross' Dorothy in the 1978 film version. Her dress notably also included a nod to her characterWickedcharacter Elphaba as it transitioned to green at the bottom.

Cynthia Erivo Revealed as Host of 2025 Tony Awards: 'I Hope I Can Rise to the Occasion'

Cynthia Erivo on Jan. 5, 2025.Photo:ichael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty ichael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Cynthia Erivois ready to emcee Broadway’s biggest night.TheWickedactress, 38, will host the 2025Tony Awardsat Radio City Music Hall in New York City on on Sunday, June 8, the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League announced on Feb. 19.“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said in a statement. “I am looking forward to ushering the theater community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year.

Cynthia Erivo Teases a More MatureWicked: For Good: 'We'll See a Little Bit of Spice'

Cynthia Erivois teasingWickedfans about what to expect whenWicked: For Goodflies into theaters!When Erivo, 38, visited PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly’s red carpet pre-show ahead of the 2025SAG Awards, the actress said she does think fans of the movie musical can expect a “spicier” flavor to the story told inFor Good, which will cover the second half of the iconic Broadway musical.“I think so; I think you can expect a little bit of spice in the second part because they’ve grown up a little bit,” Erivo said of the character she, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater and more from the movie’s cast portray throughout the two-part movie.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand and More Among Finalists for 30th Annual Audie Awards

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Barbra Streisand.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Jason Merritt/Getty Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Jason Merritt/Getty Amy Sedaris.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Jamie McCarthy/WireImage “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Audie Awards, we’re reflecting on three decades of honoring the incredible talent and innovation within the audiobook industry,” said Audio Publishers Association President Sean McManus. “This year’s finalists represent the very best in storytelling, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements. We’re also thrilled to have Amy Sedaris as our host — her wit, charm and unmistakable sense of humor will bring a unique spark to the evening.

Cynthia Nixon's 3 Children: All About Seph, Charles and Max

Cynthia Nixon and her youngest child, son Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni.Photo:Cynthia Nixon Instagram Cynthia Nixon Instagram Cynthia Nixonis the proud mother of three children: Seph, Charles and Max. TheSex and the Cityactress had her two older children, Seph and Charles, with her ex-husband Danny Mozes, in 1996 and 2002, respectively. Shortly after her divorce from Mozes, Nixon started dating her eventual wife, Christine Marinoni. The couple added Max to the blended family in 2011.