Cynthia Erivo will reportedly be forced to miss the Golden Globes award ceremony this year, after making history with the nod.
The actress, 38, is nominated for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good. It is her fifth Golden Globe nomination and third Best Actress nod.
She made history when the nominations were announced in December as the first black woman to be nominated twice in the same category, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
But Cynthia will be forced to miss the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday as she is knee deep in rehearsals for her next role, according to Variety.
Cynthia is currently sinking her teeth into the role of Dracula and 22 other roles in a one-actor adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic novel – landing on the West End next month.
Producers have reportedly been unable to free her up to fly to LA for the Golden Globes.
Cynthia Erivowill reportedly be forced to miss the Golden Globes award ceremony this year, after making history with the nod (Seen at 2025 ceremony)
The actress, is nominated for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good. It is her fifth Golden Globenomination and third Best Actress nod
Dracula is adapted and directed by Kip Williams following his award-winning version of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, which starred Sarah Snook.
Dracula originally premiered in Australia back in 2024 and will make its international debut at London’s Noel Coward Theatre in February 2026.
This isn’t be Cynthia’s first stint on the West End, having made her debut in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg back in 2011.
However, it was her Broadway debut as Celie in The Colour Purple (2015-2017) that saw her win a Tony.
Cynthia was previously a double nominee at the 2020 Golden Globes when she was recognised for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in Harriet, nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and for best original song, Stand Up.
She was also nominated at the ceremony in 2022 for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her role in Genius: Aretha, where she portrayed Aretha Franklin – and Wicked Part One in 2025.
Speaking about her upcoming roles in Dracula, the actress said: ‘Returning to the stage feels like a homecoming, one that I’ve been craving for a long time.
‘To do so with a story as rich, complex, and haunting as DRACULA offers a beautiful opportunity to delve into character, into myth, and into the heart of what makes us human.
But Cynthia will be forced to miss the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday as she is knee deep in rehearsals for her next role, according to Variety
Cynthia is currently sinking her teeth into the role of Dracula and 22 other roles in a one-actor adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic novel – landing on the West End next month
‘From the moment I was asked, I could not get the role out of my mind. Kip’s vision is thrilling, terrifying, and deeply resonant, offering a chance to sit with not only the darkness in the world, but also the light we fight to hold onto.
‘It’s a rare gift for an actor to inhabit so many voices and perspectives in one piece, and I’m honoured to do it for West End audiences in this extraordinary production.
‘The prospect of doing this show scares me and I know it will be a huge challenge. This show will ask everything of me — and I’m ready to give it.’
Meanwhile, director Kip said: ‘I am thrilled to be returning to the West End to direct my adaptation of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA and to collaborate with the extraordinary Cynthia Erivo, as she brings to life the many iconic characters of this much-adored tale.
‘Our production expands upon Stoker’s exploration of the tension between fear and desire, offering a contemporary perspective on the vampire as a monster that lurks not beyond, but within.
‘I am excited to reunite with many of my Dorian Gray collaborators on this project, and it is an immense privilege to have such a singularly gifted artist as Cynthia at the heart of it.
Cynthia was previously a double nominee at the 2020 Golden Globes when she was recognised for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in Harriet (Pictured)
She was also nominated at the ceremony in 2022 for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her role in Genius: Aretha, where she portrayed Aretha Franklin (Pictured)
‘I can’t wait to share this piece with London audiences, especially in the West End, a place where Bram spent so much of his creative life.’
Cynthia was reportedly approached about the role during the promotional tour for Wicked nine months ago.
The original Sydney production will not ‘be a blueprint’ for the West End version.
However, Michael added that it’s very ‘appealing to Cynthia to put her own interpretation on the role and explore that with Kip.’
While the West End play is not a musical, fans of Wicked will be delighted to know that there is one original song near the end of the show, by composer Clemence Williams.
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