SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl

This is why Trump won.

I’ve Heard nothing but raves about it

I wouldn't go. I've already seen Superstar on stage several times. I still listen to the OC album and watch the movie. That's good enough.

She’s playing Jesus? That makes zero sense.

I’m not a fan of the show.

Is Jesus an alien? What planet is Jesus from?

Fuck off Freeper CUNT Fuck R1.

Getting to see Erivo sing live would be fucking amazing.

R4 you’re complaining about the casting of a ROCK MUSICAL and not just any rock musical, but a rock musical based on the BIBLE, of all ridiculous texts, on the basis that it DOESN’T MAKE SENSE? Girl bye.

"I will drink your cup of poison" kills me. What a voice. Is that why she's been starving herself? To play Jesus?

I can see the marquee now... CYNTHIA/JESUS

I saw it on the road when I was a kid. I don't remember much about except being distracted by the beauty of a guy named Patrick Jude.

In my memory he was Jesus in Boston, but I looked him up and on Broadway he was Judas (I'm sure Patrick Jude was his real name too. No doubt in my mind.)

I was still young enough to think it would be a cool thing to meet him after the show and get his autograph, which I did. There was a small crowd clamoring for his signature.

I remember he seemed kind of annoyed about the whole thing

I think I still have my autographed ticket stub somewhere.

I prefer it as the hippy dippy musical from the concept album and the movie.

Josh Gad will return for Sundays performance.

LOVE HER!

Nothing featuring Cynthia Erivo “looks amazing.”

Jesus wept.

Would definitely see this. Her voice is incredible.

I wasn’t crazy about “Wicked” but she is really good here. She sings “Gethsemane” better than John Legend who does not have the lung capacity to pull that song off.

I have never cared much about Adam Lambert, but he is killing Judas' songs. So hot!

R19 Adam has a very powerful voice and he has range.

Daddy Raul gained some weight! That’s my only note. The production sounds flawless.

She's amazing, I love her.

First, Cynthia defied gravity. She held space. Now, she walks on water as the King of the Jews. What CAN'T she do?

[quote]She’s playing Jesus? That makes zero sense

As much sense as Audra McDonald play Rose in Gypsy

That pic is very Nosferatu

It looks like she has a ring around her skull at some points and I thought it was maybe an indentation from the crown of thorns but that doesn’t happen until after that song.

[quote]R9 "I will drink your cup of poison" kills me. What a voice.

It’s an amazing performance.

[Quote] As much sense as Audra McDonald play Rose in Gypsy

I love it when something that seem to makes sense becomes an incredible experience, like Audra as Rose is

Any chance it’ll move to NYC?

Erivo is an incredible vocalist

Had no idea Adam Lambert was in this too!

It should be at least filmed by Netflix or HBO

Stamos sings Herod.

Lambert.

Esparza

I have nothing against this woman, but I swear I thought it was Lord of the Rings’ Gollum at the mic 🎤.

Has Adam stuffed his crotch in those leather (pleather?) trousers? Is that HUUUUUUUGE ass natural?

I find everything about Cynthia too put on, too affected and studied. Including her soi disant astonishing voice.

R37, I agree but still love what she can do with a song

Reboot it and bring it to Broadway for 6 months ...I'm sure they would make a killing on tickets

Really not sure about these costumes, Raul in particular.

Adam ought to do a Broadway musical. He has the voice for it and he can act.

R41, it’s a lot of work

She’s a great performer

She’s the new Audra.

[quote]Adam ought to do a Broadway musical.

Like the six-month run he recently completed as the Emcee in [italic]Cabaret[/italic] R41?

I saw the movie when I was 11 and it made an indelible impression. Absolutely can't stand any deviation from the soundtrack, which I know by heart.

r46 MARY!

I can understand where R46 is coming from. I also feel that way about JFC and “Godspell” also which has changed the tempos and pulled away from its roots in more recent revivals -and I really hate when they change the sound of “By My Side”.

*JCS

R7 Exactly. R1 can fuck right off. There have always been popular entertainers polarizing to flyover.

Trump won because the stupid Biden administration tried to pull a con. Regular guys deduced, well at least this one prick whom I’ve known since I was first grader in the 90s or since my first honeymoon in 1983, isn’t completely full of shit. Plain and simple.

r50, I'm sure your incoherent post sounds better in the original German.

R51 Truth hurts doesn’t it? Bernie Sanders warned us about the sinister nature of the democratic establishment.

And yes I still love the Obamas and Carters and will continue to vote pragmatically, ie vote for this cunts.

R50, what the hell are you even trying to say?

Thank you, r53.

If I could make out what you were trying to say, r52, I might agree with you, but I doubt it.

I had no idea John Stamos had such a voice. Oy!

That role of Pilate is thankless. The way it has to be sung would shred anybody’s vocal cords. I thought the actor in the film would lose his voice on camera.

This is Patti LuPine’s gripe against ALW for the shrieking he requires in his songs.

R44, Audra can wipe the floor with Cynthia as an actress.

Erivo isn't a terrible actress, but she isn't a gifted one either, and she has no grasp of the vital importance of NOT always being earnest. Her voice is very perfect at any pitch and any degree of power, which is handy if you're playing Jesus, but maybe not so great if you're trying to convey the complexities of an imperfect character.

She sang Gethsemane with unusual strength and yet note-perfect, but it is a one-sided debate with God in which Jesus goes through the stages of grief. I got that from Ian Gillan on the concept album, but I didn't get the distinct mood shifts from Erivo. Didn't feel like I was travelling from one side of the issue to the other. Just my opinion, of course.

Let's hear Audra sing " Gethsemane."

r46 has stated her boundaries!

[quote]I had no idea John Stamos had such a voice. Oy!

He was channeling Uncle Jesse.

This is still why Trump won.

I just explained that Audra wouldn't sing it as well, R58, because the role is perfect for Erivo's perfect voice: but she'd act it better.

I loved Cynthia Erivo's Aretha Franklin a lot more than Jennifer Hudson's version. I thought she was remarkable.

[quote]Bernie Sanders warned us about the sinister nature of the democratic establishment.

Bernie Sanders destroyed the "democratic establishment" because his "specialness" was ignored by adults writing actual legislation and devoted himself with Russia's help to destroy Hillary Clinton and get Trump elected while enriching himself with millions.

How on earth does any sentient adult not see this fact?

When did Superstar become just another Broadway musical?

This is amazing.

I can't believe Cynthia Erivo retains her talon-like fingernails for this role. At least she's rid herself of the creepy extenders and adornments she was wearing last winter.

The whole thing looks pretty vulgar, but I do have to admit it would be fun to watch her be crucified.

I loved the clips from this show and would love to see a video of the full production. I, especially, like Adam Lambert singing the old tunes with his impeccable rock voice. He looked stunning dressed in silver and black leather with his big bottom, puffed up lips and Maybelline eyes prancing away on the stage like the Queen he is. A sexy Judas, I must say.

I am grateful they didn't change the he/him lyrics when referring to Jesus to she/her, or worse, they/them. I really don't think sex is important with this piece and applaud the creative team for casting Cynthia who sings this role so well. I could listen to this CD every Easter, while dreaming of Adam.

Lambert rocks " Damned for All Time." The real star of the shjow.

Soo.

Curtain call with Gad.

Cynthia is the frontrunner to win the oscar this year for Wicked, so she's clearly doing something right.

Every predictions website has her in fourth or fifth place, r72. But we will see.

Rose Byrne is at the top of everyone’s list

Byrne ain't getting an Oscar for a mid comedy.

I love the Erivo critics. Stay consistent, grannies. Never change!

R57 Oh please Eviro is a much better actress than Audra. Audra might be a fine theater actress but I’ve seen her guest star in television shows and police procedurals. She is ok, a bit above average but not great.

Have you seen Erivo in Luther?

Just saw it tonight and it was fantastic! For me the standout was Soo. So effortless! Adam was a close second but Erivo killed Gethsemene. Chills!!! So glad I got to see it and be reminded that it’s actually a pretty strong show.

[bold]Jesus Christ Superstar? More like Jesus Christ, get me the hell out of here!![/bold]------------Me

r73 Rose Byrne is at the top for which movie? I'm asking sincerely since I really like her a lot, but I've only seen her in a couple of things.

^ Rose Byrne's performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" may earn her an Oscar nomination in 2026, according to reports from the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals.

r81 thanks!

I like Cynthia, but I can not stand Esparza or his singing, so, no, I wouldn't see this.

Thanks, no.

I do not need this.

She was on fire during Saturday's performance. Just unbelievable. She is a better singer than Whitney Houston.

Great to see Josh Gad doing Herod!

[quote]Cynthia is the frontrunner to win the oscar this year for Wicked, so she's clearly doing something right.

The movie hasn't even been released yet.

Here's our Jesus. Make it happen.

Playbill

On Broadway, is the role of Elphaba now earmarked as only to be played by a black actress?

You know how these things go.

No. Only green. Duh

Let’s make this thread about me. I made my Broadway debut in the 2000 revival and ALW told us we were the best rock singers in the country. Highlight of my life. Getting cast was the best news I’ve ever received. I’ll never forget it.

That production was shite. Horrible.

R93- it was fun though and we had our fans

We didn’t walk out of that show. We ran! Right in to traffic on 42nd street!

OP I have no idea what you featured in the pic but it ain't human

Why can't this dude leave his body alone?