Overview

• The three-night concert run opened on August 1 at the Hollywood Bowl with Cynthia Erivo in the role of Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas.
• Adam Lambert released a reimagined studio recording of “Heaven On Their Minds” today, executively produced and arranged by Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Martin Terefe.
• John Stamos stepped in as Herod after Josh Gad withdrew due to COVID, joining a cast that includes Milo Manheim as Peter, Raúl Esparza as Pontius Pilate and Phillipa Soo as Mary Magdalene.
• Tony winner Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs the large-scale concert staging, which features a full backing ensemble and pit singers.
• Cynthia Erivo has publicly defended her casting against conservative backlash, highlighting the production’s provocative and inclusive vision.