Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 9:04am

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16FbCqsWQP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
 

August 1-3

• Lyrics by Tim Rice
• Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
• Sergio Trujillo, director and choreographer
• Stephen Oremus, conductor and musical director
• Cynthia Erivo, Jesus
• Additional all-star cast to be announced

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About this Performance

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work that explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events that led to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and st

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 9:45am

Who’s playing Mary Magdalene? Jonathan Groff?

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 9:54am

Can’t say she naturally embodies the goodwill the character is known for, but we may be surprised yet! 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 9:55am

Get Jinkx for Mary and just watch every conservative literally explode. 

[Seb28]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 10:19am

Jordan Catalano said: "Get Jinkx for Mary and just watch every conservative literally explode."

I heard she's playing prophet Muhammad in "Keir Starmer the Musical" so she might not be available.

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 10:24am

Instead of getting pierced on the side, Jesus gets a new nose ring.

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 10:39am

bwaylyric said: "Instead of getting pierced on the side, Jesus gets a new nose ring."

Or even longer nails

[vegas3]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 12:19pm

Time for a quick trip to La La Land for me!

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 12:30pm

All jokes aside, I'm glad the Bowl is bringing the musicals back in such a big way. The slow demise of them over the past 5 years was sad to watch. 

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 12:59pm

This strange thread of responses aside, I think this is really exciting. She’s definitely got the pipes. 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 1:31pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "

• Cynthia Erivo, Jesus"

I remember back in the day when it'd be more like: "Cynthia Erivo? Jesus..."

 

Updated On: 2/18/25 at 01:31 PM

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 2/18/25 at 2:58pm

Not that anyone was waiting for me to weigh in, but... I'm keeping an open mind on this one.

(If anything, the whole thing only comes as a shock to me because I have my finger on the pulse of JCS gossip more than most and I had all the pieces of this, but no idea it was coming in one package. I had been hearing separately that Sergio Trujillo was working on a major revival and that a new production was coming down the pike with a female Jesus for over a year. Interesting to see it all in one place!)

[MezzoDiva47]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 7:02am

yawn

 

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 8:26am

She’s so full of herself already , so playing Jebus shouldn’t be a stretch. As stewie Griffin once said “ My, my, what a thumping good read. Lions eating Christians, people nailing each other to 2x4s. I say, you won't find that in Winnie the Pooh”

[verywellthensigh]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 12:04pm

Judas is the juicier role but you know how things are these days.  

[Kad]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 12:31pm

Erivo may be an annoying personality but there's no denying she is a fantastic performer and will kill this.

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 7:13pm

Some MAGAbrain on another site who seems to know a lot about the entertainment business claims that people are tired of this woke **** and predicts that this movie is going to bomb.

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 2/19/25 at 7:40pm

SisterGeorge said: "Some MAGAbrain on another site who seems to know a lot about the entertainment business claims that people are tired of this woke **** and predicts that this movie is going to bomb."

It's not a movie, it's a production running for three days at the Hollywood Bowl

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 2/20/25 at 4:02pm

Kad said: "Erivo may be an annoying personality but there's no denying she is a fantastic performer and will kill this."

This.  I don't understand the hate for Erivo, who has done nothing but exceptional work in New York and simply killed in the Wicked film.  Yes, the Great Comet debacle was embarrassing for everyone involved, but it doesn't take away from her talent.  I'd argue she's the best singer of her (which also happens to be my...) generation.

I've already booked a trip to LA for the Cowboy Carter tour, but when I told my husband about this performance, he  immediately started looking into going back in August.  I certainly have no complaints.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/20/25 at 5:20pm

I am a bit annoyed with the LA Phil/Bowl/Whoever. I've had a season subscription for 8+ years that has always included the musical on the first Friday. I was once again set to have it this year. Then, after the Erivo announcement, they switched around our dates and it no longer includes this show. I can't help but think it's because of the money they'll make with the high demand. Understandable from a business sense, but gross and disappointing. 

[binau]

Posted: 2/20/25 at 5:21pm

I would see Cynthia Erivo in anything. I’d see Christine Ebersole in anything. I care most about the art. It’s not even about ‘forgiving’ them it’s just simply being so focussed on the actual art that you don’t really think about anything else. 

[DAME]

Posted: 2/20/25 at 5:39pm

emo_geek said: "I am a bit annoyed with the LA Phil/Bowl/Whoever. I've had a season subscription for 8+ years that has always included the musical on the first Friday. I was once again set to have it this year. Then, after the Erivo announcement, they switched around our dates and it no longer includes this show. I can't help but think it's because of the money they'll make with the high demand. Understandable from a business sense, but gross and disappointing."

Just call Los Angeles, Philharmonic. They will accommodate you