Overview

• Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus in a three-night Hollywood Bowl run of Jesus Christ Superstar from August 1 to 3, 2025.
• Some conservative critics labeled her casting blasphemous due to her identity as a queer Black woman, prompting Erivo to quip that the show is “the gayest place on Earth.”
• The production features Adam Lambert as Judas alongside Tony winners Sergio Trujillo as director–choreographer and Stephen Oremus as musical director.
• In a recent Billboard interview, Erivo encouraged queer audiences to embrace authenticity and argued that visibility fosters greater understanding.
• She also voiced concern over President Trump’s overhaul of the Kennedy Center board, warning that the arts and LGBTQ+ community are at risk.