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Full casting has been announced for the star-studded, limited-run production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The three-night-only run of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera will take place at the Hollywood Bowl from 1 to 3 August 2025, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo.

The production is led by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Dracula) as Jesus, and Grammy-nominated star Adam Lambert (Cabaret) as Judas Iscariot.

They will be joined by Josh Gad as King Herod, Phillipa Soo as Mary Magdalene, Milo Manheim as Peter, Raúl Esparza as Pontius Pilate, Brian Justin Crum as Annas, Tyrone Huntley as Simon, and Zachary James as Caiaphas.

The Ensemble will feature Natalie Babbitt Taylor, Isaiah Bailey, LJ Benet, Damian Caraballo, Cooper Clack, Jennifer Florentino, Sara Gomez, Emily Goglia, Summer Nicole Greer, Ayana Haviv, Christopher Hernandez, Juliet Johnson, Oyoyo Joi, John Krause, Gracie Laboy, Brandon Leffler, John E. Lucas, Nathan Madden, Morgan Marcell, L.T. Martinez, Mariah Meshae, Clinton Roane, Brad Sharp, Krystle Rose’ Simmons, Joey Taranto, Ian Ward, and Suzanne Waters.

Joining Sergio Trujillo in the wider creative team are conductor and musical director, Stephen Oremus; scenic designer, Jason Ardizzone-West; costume designer, Emilio Sosa; projection designer, Peter Nigrini; lighting designer, Tyler Glover; lighting designer, Tyler Lambert-Perkins; sound designer, Jonathan Burke; Hair, Wig and Makeup Designer, Brandi Strona; associate director, Marc Tumminelli; associate choreographer, Christopher Hernandez; associate musical director & associate conductor, Jared Stein; props coordinator, Kirk Graves; costume supervisor, Kim DeShazo; and production stage manager, Meredith J. Greenburg.

Casting is by The Telsey Office, and the show is produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.

Originally conceived as a 1970 concept album, Jesus Christ Superstar was originally performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1971, and premiered on Broadway in 1971. The musical opened at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End in 1972.

The Bowl’s 2025 staging is set to honour the show’s original rock heritage, and is helmed by Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud, Jersey Boys). The musical direction will be led by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Stephen Oremus (Wicked, The Book of Mormon).

Adam Lambert’s casting as Judas follows his six-month run as the Emcee in Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

This revival is part of the Bowl’s ongoing tradition of staging lavish, all-star musicals for brief runs. Past productions have included Into the Woods, A Chorus Line, and West Side Story.

Cynthia Erivo is also returning to the West End next year, starring in Kip Williams’ production of Dracula at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. Cynthia’s performance in the second Wicked movie, Wicked: For Good, can be seen from 21 November 2025.

Jesus Christ Superstar performances will take place at the Hollywood Bowl from 1 to 3 August 2025.

UPDATES: First published 5 May 2025 with news of Adam Lambert joining Cynthia Erivo in the cast; Updated 24 July 2025 with full casting

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Main photo: Adam Lambert (Photo Nicholas Wilson), Cynthia Erivo (BAFTA film awards 2025 Photo (c) BAFTA)

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