Overview

• Josh Gad returns to play King Herod for tonight’s closing show at the Hollywood Bowl after testing negative for COVID.
• Audiences and critics have praised Cynthia Erivo’s transformative portrayal of Jesus and Adam Lambert’s dynamic performance as Judas throughout the three-night event.
• John Stamos stepped in for Gad on the second night, demonstrating the cast’s adaptability under short-notice changes.
• Director Sergio Trujillo and music director Stephen Oremus drive the show’s energetic rock-opera format with bold choreography and orchestration.
• Diverse casting choices reinforce the musical’s contemporary relevance and star-powered appeal in a concert staging of the classic rock opera.