Erivo, bundled in a parka, blew kisses to the crowd and mouthed “I love you” as the car she and costumed members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals were in slowly made its way through Cambridge. One fan handed her a red rose and several held up signs praising her star power. She also got a few kisses on the cheek from the two theatrical members.

Screaming fans lined the streets in frigid conditions Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Cynthia Erivo, the Wicked star who is being celebrated as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.

Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo is being feted as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.

Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals officially honored their Woman of the Year, Cynthia Erivo​, with a parade through Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Cynthia Erivo, star of the hit musical "Wicked," was honored Wednesday as the 2025 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.