In response, Erivo revealed, “Oh, I was very ill by the end of it,” adding that she spent four days in bed with a high fever of 104 degrees, People reported. It was a demanding weekend for Erivo, as the night before her audition, she had also performed at Disney Hall.

Cynthia Erivo is opening up about her first taste of Wicked. The actress, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and shared her experience auditioning for the role.