Book excerpt: "Defying Gravity," a biography of "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz

Biographer Carol de Giere explores the creative career of the Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer of such treasured Broadway ...

How Cynthia Erivo Defied Expectations When She Was Asked To Fly And Defy Gravity During Wicked's One Wonderful Night

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What do the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ mean? The ‘Wicked’ song, explained

“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the musical, are set to perform at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2. The duo has not ...
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Fouth Grader Who Went Viral for ‘Defying Gravity’ Met Cynthia Erivo Live on TODAY

A 10-year-old girl named Ava Dargin is going viral for her breathtaking performance of “Defying Gravity” at her school talent show. “I’m excited,” Ava, who won first place in the competition on May 29 ...
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Cynthia Erivo Is Not Tired of Singing 'Defying Gravity' Yet 'Because of What It Means to People'

Cynthia Erivo says Elphaba's iconic song in 'Wicked' is "ingrained in my brain forever" Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage Cynthia Erivo is happy to continue belting out "Defying Gravity" for the ...
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‘American Idol’ contestant performs powerhouse rendition of ‘Defying Gravity’

“American Idol” picked a “Wicked” powerful performance to close Monday night’s episode. Wielding an electrifying cover of the “Wicked” tune “Defying Gravity,” Amanda Barise was the last of the Top 24 ...