This is how netizens reacted to Cynthia Erivo's role

Cynthia Erivo goes from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ sparking outrage
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.
'Wicked' star, self-identified bisexual actress Cynthia Erivo cast as the Son of God in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
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 Cast As Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Hollywood Bowl
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic musical this summer.
Cynthia Erivo is Jesus: Here's the Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup, led by 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 season lineup, including Cynthia Erivo in "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as Gustavo Dudamel's penultimate season.
Cynthia Erivo Cast as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl’s Production of Jesus Christ Superstar
Cynthia Erivo to play the role of Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in August.
Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl
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.
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in Hollywood Bowl's ‘Jesus Christ Superstar'
Cynthia Erivo will swap her Wicked hat for a halo, as she prepares to star in the biblical musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Erivo will steer the musical as the messiah herself in early August as part of the 2025 summer season lineup,
Cynthia Erivo to Star as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Cynthia Erivo ‘s next role is the exact opposite of wicked. As announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), the singer/actress is locked in to star as the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar, running three nights in a row at the Hollywood Bowl this August.
Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Taking to her Instagram handle,
OG 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Actor Says Cynthia Erivo Haters Sadly Typical
There has been an onslaught of backlash since it was announced Cynthia Erivo would star in a short run of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in L.A. ... but one former messiah actor says haters need to chill and maybe ask
This is how netizens reacted to Cynthia Erivo's role as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The recent announcement of Cynthia Erivo portraying Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar has ignited a fervent debate across social media platforms. Erivo, renowned for her award-winning performance as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked,
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‘Wicked’ Star to Play Jesus at the Hollywood Bowl
Erivo is fresh off the screen playing Elphaba in the hit film adaptation of “Wicked.” She is now set to play Jesus in Andrew ...
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
"Wicked: For Good" hasn't even come out yet, but Cynthia Erivo has already booked her next musical with "Jesus Christ ...
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl
Performances for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl will begin on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 3. More casting ...