Adam Lambert is set to star as Judas in a three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this summer, the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced. He joins previously announced cast member Cynthia Erivo, who will play Jesus in a gender-blind casting. The role of Mary Magdalene has yet to be revealed.
This limited-run staging continues the Bowl’s tradition of mounting fully produced musicals with high-profile leads. The production will be directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, with music direction and conducting by Tony and Grammy winner Stephen Oremus. The show is being produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.
Lambert’s return to Los Angeles comes shortly after a critically acclaimed six-month stint as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. His casting as Judas—often viewed as the emotional and vocal centerpiece of Superstar—is expected to generate significant interest.
The 2025 staging also promises to “return to its rock roots,” referencing the musical’s original incarnation as a 1970 concept album before its 1971 Broadway debut and 1973 film adaptation. Unlike concert-style revivals, this will be a fully staged production.
Single tickets for the LA Phil’s 2025 season, including Jesus Christ Superstar, go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Given the star power of Lambert and Erivo, this brief run is expected to be one of the fastest sellouts of the season.
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