Overview

• Josh Gad returned to King Herod for the final performances after John Stamos filled in on opening night due to Gad’s COVID-19 diagnosis.
• Critics praised Cynthia Erivo’s commanding portrayal of Jesus and Adam Lambert’s dynamic interpretation of Judas, both earning extended standing ovations.
• Under Tony-winner Sergio Trujillo’s direction and Stephen Oremus’s musical leadership, the concert staging blended rock-opera energy with minimalist design.
• The three-night engagement marked the Hollywood Bowl’s first large-scale musical since its pandemic hiatus and underscored the LA Phil’s restored summer lineup.
• The surprise casting pivot and star-driven approach have bolstered the Bowl’s reputation for ambitious, high-profile concert revivals.