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Raúl Esparza, Milo Manheim Join Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in Jesus Christ Superstar

The rock opera will play the Hollywood Bowl this summer.

David Gordon

David Gordon

| Los Angeles |

July 13, 2025

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Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo, Raúl Esparza, and Milo Manheim
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Milo Manheim and Raúl Esparza have joined the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, August 1-3.

Esparza is set to play Pontius Pilate, with Manheim as Peter. They join the previously announced Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas.

Featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this staging is directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, with Stephen Oremus as musical director and conductor.

The creative team also includes scenic designer Jason Ardizzone-Westcostume designer Emilio Sosaprojection designer Peter Nigrini, lighting designers Tyler Lambert-Perkins and Tyler Glover, sound designer Jonathan Burke, and hair and makeup designer Brandi Strona.

Full casting will be announced at a later date.

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