"Just a little busy this Summer. Can't wait!!"
Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
The Wicked star took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm the news.
"Just a little busy this Summer. Can't wait!!," she wrote, reposting Broadway World's announcement to her Instagram Story.
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The role marks the Oscar nominee’s return to the stage nearly a decade after her acclaimed Broadway debut in “The Color Purple” as Celie Harris, which earned her a Tony in 2016 for best lead actress in a musical.
This brand-new production sees Jesus Christ Superstar returning to its rock roots and features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo as director and choreographer and Tony winner Stephen Oremus as musical director and conductor.
The show retells the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection through the eyes of his biblical betrayer, Judas Iscariot, while examining the prophet’s relationships to his disciples and Mary Magdalene — characters who will be played by additional “all-star” cast-members that’ll be announced at a future date.
It is set for three back-to-back shows from 1st - 3rd August 2025 at the famous amphitheater.
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