Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has earned herself the role of a lifetime.
The British actress, who is a black lesbian, has been cast as the titular role in the iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
The show will run for three nights in a row at the Hollywood Bowl this August.
Billboard reports:
Set for three back-to-back shows Aug. 1-3 at the famed Los Angeles amphitheater, the Sergio Trujillo-directed production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical will see Jesus Christ Superstar “returning to its rock roots,” according to a description on Hollywood Bowl’s website.
The show retells the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection through the eyes of his biblical betrayer, Judas Iscariot, while examining the prophet’s relationships to his disciples and Mary Magdalene — characters who will be played by additional “all-star” cast-members that’ll be announced at a future date, the site promises.
The announcement comes days after Erivo was awarded GLAAD’s annual Stephen F. Kolzak prize for making a “significant difference in raising visibility and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues.”
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