Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Hollywood Bowl

Greg Evans

18 February 2025 at 11:33 am·1-min read

Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer.

Performances of Jesus Christ Superstar will start on August 1 and run through August 3. Additional casting will be announced at a later date. Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs, with Stephen Oremus serving as musical director and conductor.

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Erivo previously portrayed Superstar’s Mary Magdalene in the two-volume all-female 2020 concept album Jesus Christ Superstar: She Is Risen. As Magdalene, Erivo performed “Everything’s Alright” and “I Don’t Know How To Love Him.” As Jesus, she’ll sing such numbers as “Hosanna,” “The Last Supper” and “Gethsemane.“

“Just a little busy this summer,” Erivo wrote on Instagram about the casting. “Can’t wait.”

Also announced for the Bowl’s summer season is Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl featuring Hugh Jackman performing songs from The Greatest Showman, The Music Man and more. The one-night-only gala performance, also featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, is set for Saturday, June 7. The gala raises funds for the LA Philharmonic’s music education initiatives.

The Bowl summer line-up also includes concerts by John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Charlie Wilson, the Alabama Shakes, Rick Springfield and Diana Ross.

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