Overview

• Josh Gad recovered from COVID-19 to rejoin the cast on August 2 after John Stamos filled in for opening night as King Herod
• Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Jesus, highlighted by a six-minute Gethsemane sequence, earned extended standing ovations from capacity crowds
• Adam Lambert defended the provocative casting choices and delivered a magnetic turn as Judas Iscariot opposite Erivo
• Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo with musical direction by Stephen Oremus, the run marked the Hollywood Bowl’s return to large-scale musicals since its 2020 COVID hiatus
• Despite no official extension, sold-out shows and widespread acclaim have fueled speculation about a potential tour or transfer