Divine casting or blasphemous move? Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus role sparks outrage

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MAGA Christians Melt Down After Cynthia Erivo Is Cast As Jesus In 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was cast as Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar for a limited-run performance at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles set to run August 1-3.Erivo is no stranger to the musical. In 2020, she played Mary Magdalene in the all-female concept album version, Jesus Christ Superstar: She Is Risen, and sang the iconic ballad, "I Don't Know How to Love Him."The 38-year-old subtly spilled the beans abou…

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Divine casting or blasphemous move? Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus role sparks outrage

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'You have been woke-ified!' Stephen Dixon and Bev Turner in furious row after actress cast as Jesus

A heated debate erupted on GB News over the casting of Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar

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Cynthia Erivo accused of ‘blasphemy'

Cynthia Erivo just received criticism over her upcoming role.The iconic actress, who bagged an Oscar nomination for her role in the popular musical adaptation film, Wicked, became a target of the Christian community after she announced...

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Cynthia Erivo accused of 'blasphemy' after being cast as Jesus Christ in musical production

Erivo's casting as the Messiah angered many, with one furious commenter posting: "Jesus is a MAN not a woman!!!" The post Cynthia Erivo accused of ‘blasphemy’ after being cast as Jesus Christ in musical production appeared first on Attitude.

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Queer Female Actress Cast as Jesus in Hollywood Production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” - Geller Report

Now do Muhammad. Mirror: On Feb 18 it was announced that Cynthia Erivo be taking on the role of Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar this summer. The Wicked star is set to take on the titular role with the rest of the cast set to be announced at a later date. She previously portrayed Mary Magdalene in the all-female concept album Jesus Christ Superstar: She Is Risen in 2020. Reactions to the casting cho…