Out she came, just as you’d expect her. Cynthia Erivo’s long, deco nails and big bling jewelry — down to her bedazzled in-ear monitor — were just a part of the Sunday show at Blossom Music Center.

Erivo’s past major roles like Harriet Tubman in Harriet and Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple leave you starstruck to be in the same room as her. Soon, at the Hollywood Bowl, she will add three performances as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar to her repertoire, a portrayal which has sparked much controversy . But the only noise that mattered tonight was her voice against the melodies of the Cleveland Orchestra.

The singer, actor, producer and bestselling author is one of the biggest names to headline the Cleveland Orchestra’s 2025 season. Though Erivo’s recent role as Elphaba in Wi

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