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Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl
Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl this Summer.
Erivo shared the news via Instagram and wrote: “Just a little busy this Summer, can’t wait.” She’s no stranger to the show, having starred as Mary Magdalene in an all-female version of the hit musical in 2020 and sung the popular number “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.” “Jesus Christ Superstar” was initially released as a concept album before it made its Broadway debut in 1971. She’s currently nominated for the Oscar for best actress thanks to her role as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s big screen adaptation of “Wicked.” Erivo is only the second Black woman to play Elphaba in a major production of “Wicked.” Alexia Khadime was the first Black woman to portray the character full-time (Khadime starred in the West End production from 2008-2010 and returned to the role in 2023).
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