The casting of Cynthia Erivo, a Black, queer British actress, as Jesus Christ in a Hollywood Bowl production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstarhas drawn strong criticism from some conservative Christian groups in the United States.
Critics have labelled the three‑night run 'blasphemous' and 'demonic.' Supporters argue that the production reflects the long‑standing tradition of reinterpretation in musical theatre and the show's original willingness to challenge convention.
