Cynthia Erivo reveals church choir fallout before landing Jesus Christ Superstar role - The actress, 38, will take to the stage as Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl and admitted she was a ‘

Jesus Christ Superstar songwriter Tim Rice has voiced his support for Cynthia Erivo ahead of her leading performance in a new production of the hit musical over this summer. Tim and Andrew Lloyd Webber co-wrote the rock opera together in the 1970s,

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

A black LGBT-identified British actress best known for her role in Wicked has been tapped to play the role of the Son of God in an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar

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.

Oscar-nominated black actress to play lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical for a three-day run in Los Angeles in August

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.

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 will play the role of Jesus in Hollywood Bowl's production of the hit musical "Jesus Christ Superstar."

The upcoming summer production of the cultural phenomenon at the Hollywood Bowl will be led by Sergio Trujillo, who will direct and choreograph, and Stephen Oremus, who will serve as musical director and conductor. It will also be produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.

Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's

Acclaimed actor and singer Cynthia Erivo will portray Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl's rendition of "Jesus Christ Superstar" this summer. The performance will run from August 1-3, directed by Sergio Trujillo and musically led by Stephen Oremus,