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Hollywood’s latest casting bombshell has set the internet ablaze! Cynthia Erivo, the powerhouse vocalist and actress, is stepping into the sandals of Jesus for the Hollywood Bowl’s audacious take on Jesus Christ Superstar, slated for August 1-3, 2025—and the fallout is seismic!
The bold move has fans and foes locking horns in a fiery online showdown over this gender-bending twist on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera.
Erivo’s legion of supporters are hailing it as a theatrical triumph, celebrating her unmatched talent and a past stint as Mary Magdalene in an all-female recording of the musical. “She’s a vocal goddess—this is genius casting!” one fan raved, touting the progressive leap as a breath of fresh air for the stage. Others argue her star power makes her the perfect savior, regardless of tradition.
But the critics? They’re sounding the alarm like it’s Judgment Day! Detractors are slamming the choice as a “blasphemous provocation,” roaring that casting a Black woman as Jesus crosses a sacred line. “This wouldn’t fly with any other religion—Christianity’s fair game!” one furious X user blasted, fueling a storm of accusations from disrespect to outright sacrilege.
Social media’s a battleground, with hashtags clashing and memes flying. The production team’s standing firm, betting Erivo’s electric reinterpretation will silence doubters when the curtain rises.
With anticipation skyrocketing, this three-night spectacle promises to be less a show and more a cultural lightning rod—will it be divine or divisive? Buckle up for the uproar!
Watch the blasphemous video below:
Yes, a black lesbian Cynthia Erivo playing Jesus in "Jesus Christ Superstar" is incredibly blasphemous.
— WWUTT? (@WWUTTcom) February 20, 2025
But the whole rock opera was blasphemous to begin with. Here's a review in 90 seconds... pic.twitter.com/FFCRdmaTKK
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