But who will play the role of Jesus? Surely it has to be a superstar to take on the part of the Messiah. Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in “Wicked,” is up to the task, much to the joy and dismay of everyone online.

Award-winning 38-year-old bisexual and queer actress and singer, Cynthia Erivo, has been confirmed to take on the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, prompting accusations of blasphemy.

Jesus Christ Superstar songwriter Tim Rice has voiced his support for Cynthia Erivo ahead of her leading performance in a new production of the hit musical over this summer. Tim and Andrew Lloyd Webber co-wrote the rock opera together in the 1970s,

Cynthia Erivo reveals church choir fallout before landing Jesus Christ Superstar role - The actress, 38, will take to the stage as Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl and admitted she was a ‘

Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic musical this summer.

A black LGBT-identified British actress best known for her role in Wicked has been tapped to play the role of the Son of God in an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar

Cynthia Erivo goes from wicked witch to the child of God in the Hollywood Bowl run of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” drawing heated social media reactions.

Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar," slated to run at the beginning of August at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Erivo, hot off her performance as ...

The upcoming summer production of the cultural phenomenon at the Hollywood Bowl will be led by Sergio Trujillo, who will direct and choreograph, and Stephen Oremus, who will serve as musical director and conductor. It will also be produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.

"Wicked: For Good" hasn't even come out yet, but Cynthia Erivo has already booked her next musical with "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Acclaimed actor and singer Cynthia Erivo will portray Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl's rendition of "Jesus Christ Superstar" this summer. The performance will run from August 1-3, directed by Sergio Trujillo and musically led by Stephen Oremus,