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Cynthia Erivo will be Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will be Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" in August at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
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Cynthia Erivo goes from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ sparking outrage
Cynthia Erivo goes from wicked witch to the child of God in the Hollywood Bowl run of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” drawing heated social media reactions.
Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar' At The Hollywood Bowl
Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer. Performances of Jesus Christ Superstar will start on August 1 and run through August 3.
Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl. Taking to her Instagram handle,
Cynthia Erivo to star in Jesus Christ Superstar at Hollywood Bowl
The production, a masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, promises a spectacular experience with Erivo at the helm.
Cynthia Erivo to Star as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar'
Cynthia Erivo‘s next role is the exact opposite of wicked. As announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), the singer/actress is locked in to star as the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar, running three nights in a row at the Hollywood Bowl this August.
Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus Christ In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar'
Cynthia Erivo will be walking on water as Jesus Christ this summer. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday (Feb. 18), resharing a post by Broadway World, revealing her brand new role in Jesus Christ Superstar premiering at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Controversy, Explained
Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus Christ in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ ignited backlash on social media, but the musical has always been controversial.
This is how netizens reacted to Cynthia Erivo's role as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The recent announcement of Cynthia Erivo portraying Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar has ignited a fervent debate across social media platforms. Erivo, renowned for her award-winning performance as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked,
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl
Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl. Erivo shared the news via Instagram and wrote: “Just a little busy this Summer,
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