US EditionAdam Lambert joins 'Jesus Christ Superstar' live show at Hollywood Bowl
- Adam Lambert and Cynthia Erivo will star as Judas and Jesus in a three-night staged 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl from August 1-3, 2025.
- The production returns to the show's rock roots and follows the Hollywood Bowl's tradition of fully staged classic musicals featuring notable leads.
- Sergio Trujillo, a recipient of a Tony Award, serves as director and choreographer, while Stephen Oremus, who has earned both Tony and Grammy Awards, leads the production as conductor, adding notable expertise and distinction.
- Kim Noltemy, LA Phil president, said the show offers a 'bold, fresh interpretation' revitalizing the iconic musical with Lambert adding a rock and roll edge.
- Tickets for this LA Phil-produced summer concert go on sale May 6 at 10 a.m. PT, with the Lambert/Erivo casting expected to boost early sales.
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Adam Lambert joins ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ headed to the Hollywood Bowl in August
The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel are bringing in some prominent performers for the latest Broadway production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Queen collaborator and American Idol alum Adam Lambert has been cast as Judas and will star opposite “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as Jesus for the show, which will run at the Hollywood Bowl for three nights from Aug. 1-3. This production with Lambert will aim to bring the iconic musical back to…
Singer Adam Lambert cast as Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' opposite bisexual female Jesus
Singer Adam Lambert will be playing Judas Iscariot in the upcoming Hollywood Bowl performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" this summer opposite bisexual female actress Cynthia Erivo as Jesus. #AdamLambert #CynthiaErivo #JesusChristSuperstar #entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar casts Adam Lambert as Judas
If there was one way to make conservatives even more pressed than Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus Christ in the iconic musical, it would be adding Adam Lambert to the production as Judas. Queer Queen star Adam Lambert has been cast as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar – opposite Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo as Jesus. Lambert will join Erivo onstage in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical for one weekend only from 1 and 3 August this year, …
Adam Lambert to Play Judas in Hollywood Bowl’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Cynthia Erivo | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Adam Lambert is teaming up with Cynthia Erivo for an exciting musical production in Los Angeles this summer! The former American Idol star will be playing the role of Judas in the one-weekend-only production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Cynthia was previously announced to play Jesus in the LA Phil’s summer musical, which was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Adam recently wrapped his run on Broadway in the musical Cabaret and h…
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Gay Pride - LGBT & Queer VoicesAdam Lambert and Cynthia Erivo join forces for a biblical showdown
After a fantastic run as the Emcee in Cabaret, Adam Lambert has his sights set back on the stage to star opposite the iconic Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Lambert’s casting as Judas opposite Erivo’s Jesus on May 5. According to the press release, this production of Jesus Christ Superstar brings the “mu…
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