Cynthia Erivo To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic

Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks, Oprah, Jennifer Hudson

Erivo first appeared in roles on British television programmes such as Chewing Gum and The Tunnel. Her first stage role was in Marine Parade by Simon Stephens at the Brighton Festival.

In 2013, Erivo played the role of Celie Harris in the Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Color Purple. Erivo had previously portrayed Sister Mary Clarence/Deloris Van Cartier in the UK tour of the musical stage version of Sister Act, which Goldberg also originated in its film adaptation.

Erivo originated the role of Chenice in the West End musical I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, which opened on 26 March 2014, at the London Palladium. She is also featured as a recording artist, co-writing and performing “Fly Before You Fall” on the soundtrack to the American musical drama Beyond the Lights.

She made her Broadway debut in the 2015 Broadway revival transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Color Purple, reprising her role as Celie Harris alongside American actresses Jennifer Hudson as Shug Avery and Danielle Brooks as Sofia. Among other awards for her performance, Erivo won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

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