Last night, Marta Kaufman, creator of “Grace & Frankie,” and I went to see “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl. It was starring Cynthia Erivo as Jesus, and she was breathtaking. Her talent is something out of this world. She was Jesus. She appeared transported by a powerful internal force of reverence and the awareness that she had to die. I was moved to tears. Her body at the crucifixion looked like El Greco’s painting “Christ on the Cross.” What an inspired piece of casting.
Adam Lambert was also brilliant as Judas.
And Josh Gad was hysterical in a cameo as King Herrod.
I wish this cast could do it on Broadway, but after reading all the work plans that Cynthia Erivo has, doesn’t look like she’ll be free for years.
This was an inspired production
