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John Stamos Steps in as King Herod for Hollywood Bowl’s Jesus Christ Superstar

Slated to begin Friday, the three-night run follows Gad’s COVID-19 withdrawal, underscoring the LA Phil’s push to reinstate annual Bowl musicals.

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Overview

  • John Stamos will replace Josh Gad as King Herod for the August 1–3 concerts after Gad withdrew with COVID-19.
  • Cynthia Erivo stars as Jesus opposite Adam Lambert’s Judas in a minimalist, rock-infused concert staging.
  • Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs while Stephen Oremus serves as musical director and conductor.
  • The sold-out engagement is the Hollywood Bowl’s first large-scale musical since 2022, part of the LA Phil’s plan to restore annual summer shows.
  • No additional cast replacements have been announced, and the production will proceed as scheduled.