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Andrew Lloyd Webber · Los AngelesAdam Lambert is sticking up for Cynthia Erivo. Back in February, it was announced that the 38-year-old Wicked star will be playing Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar taking place this summer. Following her casting, Cynthia faced a lot of backlash from many conservatives, including a pastor, who called it “blasphemy” to cast a queer, Black woman to play Jesus. Ahead of this weekend’s performance of Jesus Chris…See the Story
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