This woman is set to play Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” What do you think?-Pic

The upcoming production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3

Cynthia Erivo attends the British Vogue x GQ BAFTA Fashion & Film Party st Tramp on February 16, 2025 in London, England.

Cynthia Ẻivo will be performing in Jesus Christ Superstar.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, it was announced that the Wicked star, 38, will be leading the lineup for the Hollywood Bowl’s 2025 production, playing the role of Jesus.

According to the Hollywood Bowl website, Jesus Christ Superstar will play from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3While other cast members will be announced at a later date, the production will be directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. Stephen Oremus will also conduct and direct the music.

Sharing the news on her Instagram Stories, Erivo expressed her excitement for her new role. “Just a little busy this summer,” she wrote alongside a wink face emoji. “Can’t wait!!”

Cynthia Erivo performs during Goalkeepers 2023: Daytime Event at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 20, 2023 in New York City.

Per Deadline, Erivo also played Mary Magdalene in the all-female concept album Jesus Christ Superstar: She Is Risen in 2020.

According to VarietyJesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the final week of the life of Jesus. It was originally released as a concept album, before making its way to Broadway in 1971.

Cynthia Erivo to Star in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl

A movie adaptation directed by Norman Jewison was then released in 1973. In 2018, John Legend played Jesus Christ in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on Easter Sunday of that year.

According to the Los Angeles Times, this year’s production is set to be the Bowl’s first summer musical since taking a hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig

 

 

“We missed the musicals for a few years, and I think that one is a good one to return with,” L.A. Phil President and Chief Executive Kim Noltemy told the outlet. “Whether it be staffing or psychological transition, we needed time to get back up to running like the machine we can be when everything’s going well.”

The Hollywood Bowl’s summer season is also set to see Hugh Jackman performing songs from The Greatest ShowmanThe Music Man and others during the opening night. Per Deadline, summer will also see concerts by Diana Ross, Legend, 46, Cyndi Lauper, Charlie Wilson and more.

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