Erivo will star in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl- Page 5

[malcs98]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 4:28pm

Play Esq. said: "MichelleCraig said: "Digitally, a track of Adam Lambert has been released on a number of platforms. It sounds great."

Hope this portends to a full live album! He sounds incredible!"

Honestly I was gonna say the exact same thing, if we can’t get a pro-shot or limited Broadway engagement, a full live cast recording seems like a very good alternative! 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 5:47pm

Stamos’ unease works well for me. Almost like how a modern King (e.g. Charles) wouldn’t do well with a song and dance routine. A bit awkward and trying to participate, that kinda thing. Plus some Phil Spector leer. But obviously Gad wants to have a crack so it will be nice to see him as well. 

Adam Lambert is the best sung Judas ever. And I thought no one could beat Tony Vincent or Zubin Varla.

I hope Raul’s voice lasts the weekend. He does tend to give an entire season’s worth of performances on opening night.

Seeing Cynthia as Jesus struggle with the lateral part of the cross was very powerful and moving. 

Updated On: 8/2/25 at 05:47 PM

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 9:12pm

Gad in costume.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/s/2ZIOvZ4Zwd

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 9:16pm

Adam Lambert Talks 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Cynthia Erivo & More

https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/adam-lambert-jesus-christ-superstar-cynthia-erivo-1236034244/

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 9:17pm

Adam Lambert Defends Cynthia Erivo's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Casting

https://deadline.com/2025/08/adam-lambert-defends-cynthia-erivo-jesus-christ-superstar-1236477206/

[bear88]

Posted: 8/2/25 at 9:59pm

I realized, while watching the clips, that with Jesus Christ Superstar I become one of those people who gets very picky because I have seen (or heard) so many different versions of the show, on film, TV and in person.

But it looks very impressive. Lambert is the standout, and he has the best role. Soo sounds lovely as usual.

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 12:55am

Gad played Herod on Saturday night according to Reddit.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 2:47am

BorisTomashevsky said: "Gad played Herod on Saturday night according to Reddit."

Just got home from the Bowl from Saturday's show. It was great, and yes Gad was in. He made a Covid joke and a Stamos joke. I dunno if he was at full vocal capacity, but could sell it and the audience was shocked to see him (a great hidden entrance behind feathers) and loved him. 

[jwsel]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 3:31am

emo_geek said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Gad played Herod on Saturday night according to Reddit."

Just got home from the Bowl from Saturday's show. It was great, and yes Gad was in. He made a Covid joke and a Stamos joke. I dunno if he was at full vocal capacity, but could sell it and the audience was shocked to see him (a great hidden entrance behind feathers) and loved him."

Gad was great and his ad libs got a lot of laughs. After seeing him, I just can't imagine Stamos in the role.

Overall, the production was great.  I didn't see the show as a battle between Erivo and Lambert.  Both were excellent (as was everyone in the company).  Erivo got a long standing ovation after Gethsemane.

[schubox]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 4:26am

Not my video, but Gad’s performance

 

https://youtu.be/5ThyN_KSzN0?si=ciX0wkBPlyB1zl2q

[schubox]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 4:37am

Watching videos from Saturday, seems like Lambert sang a lot of the songs with different choices than Friday, but still sounds incredible. noticed it a lot in Superstar

https://youtu.be/WG-prQwcLm4?si=U00CVck1KKMMVC6C

[KrupYou]

Posted: 8/3/25 at 8:40am

The only timer i wish i lived in LA instead of NYC. The night sounds thrilling......maybe a repeat performance at MSG? Please......