Cynthia Erivo's Magical Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance Brings a Taste of Oz to New York City
In a spectacular opening act for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, actress and singer Cynthia Erivo brought her unique talent to the iconic event. The Wicked: For Good star took center stage on a dark, round platform in the middle of the street, dressed in a striking oxblood dress with a fur coat and fedora hat.
As she began to perform "Feeling Good," originally written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1964 musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, Erivo's powerful vocals captivated the crowd. Accompanied by a grand pianist, her rendition of the classic song was met with thunderous applause.
After delivering a stunning performance, Erivo welcomed fans to the parade and cut the ceremonial red ribbon with oversized scissors, adding a playful touch to the proceedings. The Wicked: For Good star hinted at what inspired her participation in the parade, stating that she hopes to be standing still for this special occasion, as she often finds herself moving around while performing.
This performance marks several days after the release of the film adaptation of Wicked: For Good, which has become a box office smash. The movie is part of the highly successful franchise and follows in the footsteps of last year's Wicked release. Erivo reprises her role as Elphaba in the film, bringing her own talents to the big screen.
The parade lineup also features other notable performers, including Lainey Wilson, Ciara, and Conan Gray. Four new character balloons have been added to this year's parade, including Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Pac-Man from Bandai Namco, Shrek's Onion Carriage, and Nintendo's Mario.
NBCUniversal executive Jen Neal praised the event as a "beloved tradition" that brings families together, emphasizing their pride in partnering with Macy's to produce an unforgettable spectacle. The parade will air on NBC, Telemundo, and be streamed on Peacock for millions of viewers worldwide.
In a spectacular opening act for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, actress and singer Cynthia Erivo brought her unique talent to the iconic event. The Wicked: For Good star took center stage on a dark, round platform in the middle of the street, dressed in a striking oxblood dress with a fur coat and fedora hat.
As she began to perform "Feeling Good," originally written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1964 musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, Erivo's powerful vocals captivated the crowd. Accompanied by a grand pianist, her rendition of the classic song was met with thunderous applause.
After delivering a stunning performance, Erivo welcomed fans to the parade and cut the ceremonial red ribbon with oversized scissors, adding a playful touch to the proceedings. The Wicked: For Good star hinted at what inspired her participation in the parade, stating that she hopes to be standing still for this special occasion, as she often finds herself moving around while performing.
This performance marks several days after the release of the film adaptation of Wicked: For Good, which has become a box office smash. The movie is part of the highly successful franchise and follows in the footsteps of last year's Wicked release. Erivo reprises her role as Elphaba in the film, bringing her own talents to the big screen.
The parade lineup also features other notable performers, including Lainey Wilson, Ciara, and Conan Gray. Four new character balloons have been added to this year's parade, including Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Pac-Man from Bandai Namco, Shrek's Onion Carriage, and Nintendo's Mario.
NBCUniversal executive Jen Neal praised the event as a "beloved tradition" that brings families together, emphasizing their pride in partnering with Macy's to produce an unforgettable spectacle. The parade will air on NBC, Telemundo, and be streamed on Peacock for millions of viewers worldwide.
the macys thanksgiving day parade is literally just one big commercial for the movie adaptation of wicked 
i mean who thought it was a good idea to have cynthia erivo perform an original song that's like 60 years old lol her performance was fine i guess but it felt like a generic musical number that anyone could've done 
and what's up with all these character balloons? like can't we just focus on some new and original ideas for once 
! Her energy was infectious, and that oxblood dress was EVERYTHING 
. I love how she incorporated her iconic role as Elphaba into the act – it was like getting a taste of Oz right in the middle of NYC 
. Can't wait to see what other amazing performances this parade has in store for us! 
? I mean don't get me wrong, Cynthia Erivo was on point as Oz but wouldn't it've been cool if she just stuck to a simple 'Feeling Good' performance without all the extra fanfare? 
And who thought it was a good idea to add Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man balloons to the parade? 
I'm low-key excited for Lainey Wilson's set though, can't wait to jam out 
!! she killed it! her vocals r insane and that oxblood dress was EVERYTHING 
the way she moved on that platform, like she owned it 
that oxblood dress tho 
i wish more people from my school's drama club could perform in a big event like this lol maybe next year we can try 
. The whole parade lineup looks amazing this year, can't wait to see it on Peacock!
It's a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there's still room for beauty and wonder.
how do u think the parade is doing this year tho? 
seems like there are some cool new balloons added