EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Erivo Gets a Wicked Bashing From Critics After Line Prompter Is Spotted at Her $225-Per-Ticket 'Dracula' Show
Cynthia Erivo has been facing criticism after a prompter was spotted during her $225-per-ticket 'Dracula' show.
March 17 2026, Published 7:30 a.m. ET
Powerhouse vocalist Cynthia Erivo – who won raves for her turn as Elphaba in the Wicked flicks – is facing backlash after London theatregoers spotted a visible teleprompter during her one-woman Dracula stage show, where premium seats run as high as $225, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
"It pulled me right out of it," one attendee said. "When you're paying top-tier prices, you expect every word memorized."
Theater Purists Slam Erivo's Format
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo faced backlash after a teleprompter was spotted during her 'Dracula' stage show.
Erivo's solo format is undeniably grueling – carrying a full gothic epic alone onstage night after night is no small feat.
Still, theater traditionalists say the city's famed West End plays by certain rules.
Another patron said sharply: "It's live theater. Memorization is part of the craft."
Insiders Say Teleprompter Is Safety Net, Not Crutch for Erivo
West End theatergoers criticized Erivo's 'Dracula' performance, saying memorization is part of live theater.
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Production insiders, however, said the outrage is overblown.
One source said: "A teleprompter is a safety net, not a crutch."
