Cynthia Erivo is Jesus Christ

[robemcdonald]

Well she has been cast as him… sorry them / it

https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/18/cynthia-erivo-new-r...

Probably not a big deal seeing as I’m agnostic anyway, but the cynic in me says it’s stunt casting to whip up controversy.

[Sheets Tabuer]

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

[Randy Winkman]

I think this is an important part of the article linked to:

"Some fans pointed out that the role in the famous rock opera musical which has been running since 1971, has always featured a racially diverse cast."

[Rusty Old-Banger]

This will be fun. She's one of life's professional victims.

[beagrizzly]

Sheets Tabuer said:

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

If memory serves, he also came round a corner on his Yamaha. Pulled a skid and killed a kid. Tragic stuff.

Perhaps they should turn it into a biker movie.

[Camoradi]

Sheets Tabuer said:

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

We used to sing that but it was "Georgie Best, Superstar"

[EmailAddress]

beagrizzly said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

If memory serves, he also came round a corner on his Yamaha. Pulled a skid and killed a kid. Tragic stuff.

Perhaps they should turn it into a biker movie.

I heard Batman smells too.

[rscott]

It's not even the first time she'll have been in a production of that musical with a female Jesus.

This version, 3 years ago, featured an all female cast. Including another Wicked actress in it. Shame the new one doesn't seem to include Morgan, who also has an amazing voice.
https://playbill.com/article/final-release-set-for...

[swisstoni]

I hope she greens up again.

[fly by wire]

I was going to reply to a post by Scrump but it's gone, perhaps some SJW reported it to the mods

[GSA_fattie]

EmailAddress said:

beagrizzly said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

If memory serves, he also came round a corner on his Yamaha. Pulled a skid and killed a kid. Tragic stuff.

Perhaps they should turn it into a biker movie.

I heard Batman smells too.

and robin laid an egg

we had

Jesus Christ superstar. Wears women's knickers and a playtex bra

ohh the 70's - simple times

probably get refered to prevent these days

[Countdown]

robemcdonald said:

Well she has been cast as him… sorry them / it

https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/18/cynthia-erivo-new-r...

Probably not a big deal seeing as I’m agnostic anyway, but the cynic in me says it’s stunt casting to whip up controversy.

I'm trying to think where the controversy might come from.

I suppose if you were a devout Christian you might be offended at your Lord being represented by a black woman? Would it be considered mockery or blasphemy?

[Derek Smith]

robemcdonald said:

Well she has been cast as him… sorry them / it

https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/18/cynthia-erivo-new-r...

Probably not a big deal seeing as I’m agnostic anyway, but the cynic in me says it’s stunt casting to whip up controversy.

Does she look Jewish? 'Cause if not, that's just as non-conformist.

I used to go to methodist children's church and there were displays of the passion from various parts of the world. The most notable factor was that the ethnic appearance of the lead always reflect the country of origin. Although not a believer in any non-fact-based belief system, I thought it showed a strength. If we accept the (unproven) existence of a son of god, then ethnicity should be universal.

[Mark-C]

Well, we've only got an old book full of nonsense to base the gender on ...

[anonymous-user]

I read the thread title and half expected this to be Trump’s latest statement…

[geeks]

GSA_fattie said:

EmailAddress said:

beagrizzly said:

Sheets Tabuer said:

When we were kids and the musical was in all the news we changed the lyrics to "Jesus Christ superstar. Walks like a woman and wears a bra"

They'd be missing a trick if they didn't use that.

If memory serves, he also came round a corner on his Yamaha. Pulled a skid and killed a kid. Tragic stuff.

Perhaps they should turn it into a biker movie.

I heard Batman smells too.

and robin laid an egg

we had

Jesus Christ superstar. Wears women's knickers and a playtex bra

ohh the 70's - simple times

probably get refered to prevent these days

We three kings of Orienta are
One in a taxi
One in a car
One on a scooter beeping his hooter....

[Mammasaid]

While shepherds washed their socks at night, all watching ITV
The angel of the Lord came down and turned to BBC.

[Camoradi]

While shepherds washed their socks by night
all seated round a tub
The angel of the Lord came down
and they began to scrub.

Happy days......

[Drawweight]

I vote for Brian Blessed as the Virgin Mary.

[bitchstewie]

I thought it was a rock opera?

i.e. you walk in there expecting to be entertained rather than expecting full on accuracy?