Cynthia Erivo to play the role of Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in August.

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.

When Cynthia Erivo steps into a room, the energy shifts. The Tony-winning performer has become one of entertainment's most magnetic forces.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 season lineup, including Cynthia Erivo in "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as Gustavo Dudamel's penultimate season.

This isn’t the first time that Erivo has participated in a gender-bent adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical; she sang the role of Mary Magdalene on the a

Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic musical this summer.

Performances for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl will begin on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 3. More casting will be announced at a later date. Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo is serving as director and choreographer for the show, while Tony winner Stephen Oremus is set to serve as musical director and conductor.

"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.

Cynthia Erivo, known for her powerful singing and acting, leads the list of the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 summer season lineup that was announced Tuesday.