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Cynthia Erivo is Jesus: Here's the Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineupcynth led by 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Cynthia Erivo will portray Jesus Christ in the production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl from August 1 to August 3, 2025.
Sergio Trujillo, a Tony Award winner, will serve as the director and choreographer of the production.
The play is based on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's original musical, which premiered in 1971 and tells the story centered on Judas Iscariot.
More castings for the show will be announced at a later date.

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ABS-CBN

‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo joins cast of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ | ABS-CBN Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo is Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’

2 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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InfoWars

Hollywood Taps ‘Bald-Headed, Black & Queer’ Actress To Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Musical

"Wicked" actress Cynthia Erivo to play Son of God in renowned musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

2 days ago·United States

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Faithwire

‘Blasphemy’: Female ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo — a female who identifies as bisexual and queer — is slated to portray Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl, an amphitheater in Los Angeles. The 38-year-old celebrity posted about the controversial role on her Instagram story, writing, “Just a little busy this summer. Can’t wait!” She also collaborated with the Hollywood Bowl in a post to her feed: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hollyw…

3 days ago

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meaws.com

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar

Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Playing at the Hollywood Bowl between 1 and 3 August, Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph, while Stephen Oremus (also a Tony winner!) will serve as musical director and conductor. Erivo, who previously starred as Mary Magdalene in an all-female version in 2020, celebrated the news on Instagram as she w…

3 days ago

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