Cynthia Erivo To Portray Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo To Portray Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo is bringing her talents to the Hollywood Bowl this summer, as she’s set to star in this year’s rendition of the Broadway play “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Erivo, fresh off an Oscar nomination for her role as Elphaba in the box-office hit “Wicked,” shared the news on her Instagram Story earlier today (Feb. 18), writing:

“Just a little busy this summer. Can’t wait!!”

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by the Jasmine BRAND (@thejasminebrand)

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” originally released as a concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971, follows the final week of Jesus Christ’s life.

Erivo will take on the lead role of Jesus, with the remaining cast set to be announced later. Reports note that the actress previously participated in an all-female version of the musical in 2020, where she played Mary Magdalene and performed the popular number “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.”

The show will run from August 1–3 at the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater.

Do you think Cynthia Erivo will crush her role as Jesus? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

[VIA]