Overview

• After Josh Gad tested positive for Covid-19, John Stamos stepped in at the last minute to play King Herod for the August 2 performance, with Gad slated to return for the August 3 finale.
• Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Jesus and Adam Lambert’s performance as Judas have been hailed by critics as extraordinary highlights of the three-night run.
• Adam Lambert released a reimagined studio recording of “Heaven on Their Minds” produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber to coincide with his debut as Judas at the Bowl.
• Video clips of Erivo’s electrifying “Gethsemane” and ensemble numbers have been shared online, showcasing Sergio Trujillo’s energetic direction and Stephen Oremus’s musical leadership.
• The production’s bold casting of a Black queer woman as Jesus and its diverse ensemble have prompted public defense from Lambert and sparked conversations about inclusivity in musical theatre.