Cynthia Erivo to Famous person in ‘Jesus Christ Famous person’ at Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo‘s subsequent position is the complete opposite of depraved. As introduced Tuesday (Feb. 18), the singer/actress is locked in to famous person because the titular position in Jesus Christ Famous person, operating 3 nights in a row on the Hollywood Bowl this August.

The Pinocchio famous person in my opinion shared the inside track of her casting on Instagram, in addition to reposted the announcement on her Tale and wrote, “Just a bit busy this summer time.”

“Can’t wait!” Erivo added.

Set for 3 back-to-back displays Aug. 1-3 on the famed Los Angeles amphitheater, the Sergio Trujillo-directed manufacturing of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s cherished musical will see Jesus Christ Famous person “returning to its rock roots,” in keeping with an outline on Hollywood Bowl’s website online. The display retells the tale of Jesus’ dying and resurrection throughout the eyes of his biblical betrayer, Judas Iscariot, whilst analyzing the prophet’s relationships to his disciples and Mary Magdalene — characters who can be performed via further “all-star” cast-members that’ll be introduced at a long run date, the website guarantees.

The inside track comes in the course of an awards run for John M Chu’s Depraved film, wherein the Tony winner stars as Elphaba along Ariana Grande’s Glinda. Erivo has picked up perfect actress nominations on the 2025 Golden Globes and BAFTAs — regardless that she misplaced to The Substance‘s Demi Moore and Anora‘s Mikey Madison, respectively — in addition to the approaching Display screen Actors Guild Awards and Oscars.

Erivo can even quickly upload an additional significant trophy to her shelf (which already comprises an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony, thoughts you). Previous this month, GLAAD introduced that the performer will obtain the once a year Stephen F. Kolzak prize on the advocacy crew’s 2025 awards rite March 27, in popularity of her creating a “important distinction in elevating visibility and selling acceptance of LGBTQ folks and problems.”