‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo joins cast of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ | ABS-CBN
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‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo joins cast of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo is set to join the cast of Hollywood Bowl’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her inclusion in the cast was announced earlier this week to the delight and surprise of many of her fans.
Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo is set to join the cast of Hollywood Bowl’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her inclusion in the cast was announced earlier this week to the delight and surprise of many of her fans.
Cynthia will be playing the role of Jesus in the musical.
Cynthia will be playing the role of Jesus in the musical.
“Just announced! @cynthiaerivo joins the Hollywood Bowl’s production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' this summer. The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, and three-time Oscar nominee is cast as Jesus in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical,” Hollywood Bowl wrote in their caption.
“Just announced! @cynthiaerivo joins the Hollywood Bowl’s production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' this summer. The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, and three-time Oscar nominee is cast as Jesus in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical,” Hollywood Bowl wrote in their caption.
The award-winning singer-actress will be making history as she portrays the lead role of the highly-acclaimed musical. This is the first time in a high-profile production that a woman will be portraying the role of Jesus.
The award-winning singer-actress will be making history as she portrays the lead role of the highly-acclaimed musical. This is the first time in a high-profile production that a woman will be portraying the role of Jesus.
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In her Instagram Stories, Cynthia expressed how excited she is for the upcoming musical.
In her Instagram Stories, Cynthia expressed how excited she is for the upcoming musical.
“Just a little busy this Summer. Can’t wait,” she wrote.
“Just a little busy this Summer. Can’t wait,” she wrote.
According to the website of Hollywood Bowl, Jesus Christ Superstar is a “timeless work that explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events that led to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot.”
According to the website of Hollywood Bowl, Jesus Christ Superstar is a “timeless work that explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events that led to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot.”
The production will run from August 1 to 3 at the Hollywood Bowl. This isn’t the first time that Cynthia took on a role in the said musical as she previously portrayed Mary Magdalene in the 2020 version of the hit musical.
The production will run from August 1 to 3 at the Hollywood Bowl. This isn’t the first time that Cynthia took on a role in the said musical as she previously portrayed Mary Magdalene in the 2020 version of the hit musical.
Fans expressed their excitement in the comment section after learning the news. Some of the fans of the award-winning actress shared how they can’t wait for Cynthia’s version of Jesus in the musical.
Fans expressed their excitement in the comment section after learning the news. Some of the fans of the award-winning actress shared how they can’t wait for Cynthia’s version of Jesus in the musical.
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“Cynthia Erivo as Jesus Christ! SOLD!!,” a fan wrote.
“Cynthia Erivo as Jesus Christ! SOLD!!,” a fan wrote.
“Jesus is a black queer woman and you've gotta deal with it!! IM SOOOOOOO HAPPY,” another fan added.
“Jesus is a black queer woman and you've gotta deal with it!! IM SOOOOOOO HAPPY,” another fan added.
Meanwhile, other religious netizens expressed their dismay after the announcement as they believed it is a mockery of their religion.
Meanwhile, other religious netizens expressed their dismay after the announcement as they believed it is a mockery of their religion.
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