Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#25
Posted: 2/20/25 at 10:26pm
schubox said: "Any idea when this will go on sale? Never been to the Bowl but always wanted to, and this is my favorite musical so figured I'd try"
May 6, 2025 at 10am
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#26
Posted: 2/20/25 at 11:31pm
emo_geek said: "schubox said: "Any idea when this will go on sale? Never been to the Bowl but always wanted to, and this is my favorite musical so figured I'd try"
May 6, 2025 at 10am"
Ah thanks, I assume that was probably something I could have easily found myself. Thanks again
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#27
Posted: 2/21/25 at 10:00am
Do they ever record these productions? Would love to hear Erivo's "Gethsemane."
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Posted: 2/21/25 at 10:31am
This is at the Hollywood Bowl where basically anything goes, so I’m sure there will be lots of cellphone videos. You won’t get great quality, but you’ll be able to hear her.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#29
Posted: 2/21/25 at 3:54pm
BorisTomashevsky said: "Can’t say she naturally embodies the goodwill the character is known for, but we may be surprised yet!"
Wait.. why are we hating on her ? What did I miss? Is it the holding space thing?
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#30
Posted: 2/21/25 at 4:36pm
DAME said: "Wait.. why are we hating on her ? What did I miss? Is it the holding space thing?"
I think it’s the Okieriete Onaodowan thing. Or the to hide my eyes is to erase me thing. Pick your scandal.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#31
Posted: 2/21/25 at 5:29pm
CATSNYrevival said: "DAME said: "Wait.. why are we hating on her ? What did I miss? Is it the holding space thing?"
I think it’s theOkieriete Onaodowan thing. Or the to hide my eyes is to erase me thing. Pick your scandal."
Silly, regardless…would hardly consider either a scandal. Talk to me when she’s denying the Holocaust or selling shirts with swastikas on them. I’m not against abandoning an artist for their political beliefs, but I’m not going to waste my time on some bad PR nonsense.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#32
Posted: 2/21/25 at 6:35pm
What was the Okieriete Onaodowan thing?
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#33
Posted: 2/22/25 at 3:53pm
She was very vocal about claiming it was purely racism when the producers of Great Comet were bringing in Mandy Patinkin for a short stint and sidelining Onaodowan, who was Groban's replacement, in an effort to boost a declining box office and keep the show running while they found another star who could replicate the numbers the show was pulling in while Groban was in the lead.
The outcry of racism eventually got Patinkin to withdraw from the show and it was decided to close it instead of continuing the search for a star replacement.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#34
Posted: 2/22/25 at 4:43pm
AEA AGMA SM said: "She was very vocal about claiming it was purely racism when the producers ofGreat Cometwere bringing in Mandy Patinkin for a short stint and sidelining Onaodowan, who was Groban's replacement, in an effort to boost a declining box office and keep the show running while they found another star who could replicate the numbers the show was pulling in while Groban was in the lead.
The outcry of racism eventually got Patinkin to withdraw from the show and it was decided to close it instead of continuing the search for a star replacement."
I’m very impressed by your succinctness and accuracy.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#35
Posted: 2/22/25 at 6:43pm
Well..I now remember all that. Not her best moment . I thought the whole movie poster incident was stupid as well. But I do enjoy her singing .
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#36
Posted: 7/23/25 at 6:45am
Adam Lambert Returns to His Theater Roots in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
https://variety.com/2025/legit/podcasts/adam-lambert-jesus-christ-superstar-1236466997/
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Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#38
Posted: 7/30/25 at 7:15pm
DAME said: "Well..I now remember all that. Not her best moment . I thought the whole movie poster incident was stupid as well. But I do enjoy her singing . "
She’s talented, yes
She’s self-righteous, also yes
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#39
Posted: 7/30/25 at 7:30pm
Dang, shame about Gad. Hope the cast had minimal exposure. I wonder if they'll get a name in to replace him or if they will need to put on an understudy.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#40
Posted: 7/30/25 at 8:39pm
I’m sure it will be easy to find a special guest to fill in- it’s a mostly spoken song with a vocal range of about five notes. You just need PRESENCE and comic timing.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#41
Posted: 7/30/25 at 9:14pm
Bring in Paul F Tompkins
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#42
Posted: 7/31/25 at 8:29am
What's Patton Oswalt doing?
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#43
Posted: 7/31/25 at 9:45am
ChairinMain said: "Dang, shame about Gad. Hope the cast had minimal exposure. I wonder if they'll get a name in to replace him or if they will need to put on an understudy."
Rumor that John Stamos is taking over.
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Posted: 7/31/25 at 10:28am
So there's a video of Adam Lambert recording a single of "Heaven on Their Minds" due for release on August 1 (I think). Could that be an indication that this production is going to get a recording? Would sell a kidney to hear this cast perform this show.
Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#45
Posted: 7/31/25 at 12:10pm
communitytheatergal88 said: "Rumor that John Stamos is taking over."
Interesting. Probably the Ted Neeley tour for a year back in the Nineties was the last time Herod was an Elvis impression. Should almost smell fresh.
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Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#46
Posted: 7/31/25 at 12:16pm
EvanstonDad said: "So there's a video of Adam Lambert recording a single of "Heaven on Their Minds" due for release on August 1 (I think). Could that be an indication that this production is going to get a recording? Would sell a kidney to hear this cast perform this show."
I'm hearing that was the original plan, but ALW has backed off on an initial vote of confidence at practically the eleventh hour (shades of the 2006 film reunion benefit, which also featured Ben Vereen and Jack Black, and Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL in 2009). The producers are pissed because they thought this production had enough "X" factor to either tour or go to Broadway, to the point that they were even building future prospects around Erivo's schedule. What I'm told is that ALW is instead banking on the success of two other high-profile iterations coming down the pike within the next couple of years.
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Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#47
Posted: 7/31/25 at 1:05pm
there was no universe where this was going to Broadway, Erivo is BOOKED
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Posted: 7/31/25 at 2:32pm
As I said, my understanding was that they would work around her schedule, meaning it might be a year to two years (or more) down the line, but they were only interested in proceeding with her.
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Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl#49
Posted: 7/31/25 at 8:27pm
communitytheatergal88 said: "Rumor that John Stamos is taking over."
Now official.
https://playbill.com/article/john-stamos-will-be-herod-in-hollywood-bowl-jesus-christ-superstar
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