Cynthia Erivo has responded to the backlash she received for her upcoming lead role in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl.

Cynthia Erivo has addressed the criticism of her upcoming turn as the star role in the Hollywood Bowl’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which elicited conservative backlash when it was announced earlier this year.

Cynthia Erivo is addressing the criticism over her casting in the upcoming three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The Wicked: For Good star shut down the negativity around her, scoring the titular role of the Hollywood Bowl production.