Erivo’s iconic costume, which she had to wear for up to 14 hours, went way beyond a black cloak and a conical hat. She also had to wear full body tights and makeup, a corset and a harness for when she performed her own flying stunts.

From the original Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz to the newest version of Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo, here's everything you need to know about the main character in Wicked.

British actress Cynthia Erivo said feeling like an outsider and "not fitting in" drew her to the role of Elphaba in the upcoming blockbuster Wicked.