Cynthia Erivo, the Nigerian-born British actress, is set to play the iconic role of Jesus in the musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl.
Erivo was announced as a cast member via Hollywood Bowl’s Instagram post.
The post highlighted her impressive credentials as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, as well as a three-time Oscar nominee. The musical was written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
“Just announced! @cynthiaerivo joins the Hollywood Bowl’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” this summer,” the post reads.
“The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, and three-time Oscar nominee is cast as Jesus in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.”
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The show will run for three days, from August 1 to August 3 at the Los Angeles amphitheater.
In a blog post, the organisers disclosed that ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is a timeless and iconic rock opera that retells the final days of Jesus Christ through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer.
“Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work that explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events that led to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot,” the post reads.
“The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.”
The Colombian-American Sergio Terjuillo is the director and choreographer of the musical while American musician Stephen Oremus serves as musical director and conductor.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ was initially released as a concept album. However, its success led to the show’s Broadway on-stage debut in 1971.
By 1980, the musical grossed more than $237 million worldwide.
Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, it held the record for the longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken by Cats in 1989.
Erivo is known for her incredible work on both stage and screen.
Since she started her career in 2011, she has received global recognition and several accolades.
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