Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl- Page 2

[emo_geek]

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

[schubox]

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

[EvanstonDad]

Posted: 2/21/25 at 10:00am

Do they ever record these productions? Would love to hear Erivo's "Gethsemane."

[DramaTeach]

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.

[DAME]

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?

[CATSNYrevival]

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.

[Play Esq.]

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. 

[DAME]

Posted: 2/21/25 at 6:35pm

What was the Okieriete Onaodowan thing?

[AEA AGMA SM]

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.

[Play Esq.]

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. 

[DAME]

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 .  

[MezzA101]

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/

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 7/30/25 at 7:09pm

Josh Gad will no longer perform due to COVID diagnosis

[spicemonkey]

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

[ChairinMain]

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. 

[darquegk]

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.

[schubox]

Posted: 7/30/25 at 9:14pm

Bring in Paul F Tompkins 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 7/31/25 at 8:29am

What's Patton Oswalt doing?

[communitytheatergal88]

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.  

[EvanstonDad]

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.

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

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.

 

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

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.

Updated On: 7/31/25 at 12:16 PM

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 7/31/25 at 1:05pm

there was no universe where this was going to Broadway, Erivo is BOOKED

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

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.

[Yessica Haircut]

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