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Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in Hollywood Bowl’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' which will arrive at the Hollywood Bowl in August.

Cynthia Erivo will swap her Wicked hat for a halo, as she prepares to star in the biblical musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Erivo will steer the musical as the messiah herself in early August as part of the 2025 summer season lineup, the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Tuesday. Following her turn as the ostracized Elphaba in Wicked, Erivo has garnered best actress nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy Awards.

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