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Erivo Skips Globes for Grueling Dracula Role
7 Jan
Summary
- Cynthia Erivo misses Golden Globes for 'Dracula' production.
- She makes history as first Black woman twice nominated.
- Erivo stars as 23 characters in London's West End show.
Cynthia Erivo, nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for the second year running, will be absent from the 83rd annual awards ceremony. Her nomination marks a historic achievement as the first Black woman to be recognized twice in this category. Erivo is currently engaged in a demanding production of 'Dracula' on London's West End.
The rigorous West End production, running from February 4 to May 31, features Erivo in a solo performance, embodying 23 different characters, including the iconic vampire. She has expressed both fear and excitement about this demanding role, which marks her return to the London stage after her acclaimed performance in 'The Color Purple' in 2015.
Erivo's nomination comes as 'Wicked' the musical movie garnered five Golden Globe nominations this year. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
