Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a breathtaking performance of “Feeling Good.”

Standing on a small circular stage accompanied by a pianist, the 38-year-old Wicked: For Good star launched the annual New York City event on Thursday (Nov. 27) with a moving rendition of the classic song, made famous by Nina Simone in 1965.

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Wearing a long burgundy coat and matching hat, Erivo performed in the middle of the street, surrounded by colorful maple trees and cheering crowds lining both

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