Cynthia Erivo will interpret a key religious personality in a concert by Jesusrist Superstar in the Hollywood Bowl.
But since his casting was announced, there have been criticism of some conservative circles, because she is a black LGBTQ woman.
But Adam Lambert, who plays Judas, fired the drill in an interview with Billboard“Cynthia is brilliant. His voice, presence and power and vulnerability simultaneous surprise me absolutely and work with her has been a dream.”
He added: “I am excited by the challenge of presenting a production led by a woman to the audience and encouraging the audience to the audience to expand their minds a bit.”
“Originally using rock and roll, it is assumed that the superstar of Jesus Christ causes and challenges, that is the point. And the teachings of Jesus should not transcend the genre?” Adam noticed.
Similarly, Cynthia, who plays Christian Messiah, previously intervened in the criticism of some sectors in his casting.
“Why not? You can’t please everyone,” he told The Outlet. “It is legitimately a three -day performance in the Hollywood Bowl where I can sing my face. So I hope they come and realize, ‘Oh, it is a musical, the most cheerful place on earth’.”
SUPERSAR DE JESÚS CHRIST It will run from August 1 to 3.
