After her casting news as King Herod in the next Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ superstar Concert, Josh Gad abandoned the show after succeeding in Covid.
Friday, with the opening evening, the actor nominated in Tony announced his diagnosis with a statement on Wednesday on Instagram while praising the show as “one of the greatest things you will never see”.
“It is with a huge sorrow that I all inform you that, unfortunately, I contracted a virus known as Covid (remember that the small bastard of the first season of” Earth Sucks at the moment “?)”, He wrote in the shared press release on Instagram.
“Anyway, by abundance of prudence and respect for my casting, I will not play Jesus Christ superstar This weekend (unless I test negative), “added Gad.” It really breaks my heart, but I can assure you that the show will be one of the greatest things you will never see. I hope that at some point, you will be able to see me carry the crown and show you what we have done, because it was something, but for the moment, unfortunately, I will not be able to honor the Hollywood Bowl. “”
Sharing Gad’s declaration, the Hollywood Bowl wished him “a quick recovery”, adding that they “will announce a new artist for the role of King Herod in Jesus Christ superstar Soon.”
Gad was interpreted as King Herod this month in the production led by Sergio Trujillo, alongside Phillipa Soo as Mary Magdalene.
Cynthia Erivo was launched in the eponymous biblical role in February, when the staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the musical of Tim Rice was announced, operating from August 1 to 3. Adam Lambert was then interpreted as Judas, with Milo Manheim and Raúl Esparza also joining the cast as Peter and Pontius Pilate.
Made and choreographed by the winner of Tony Trujillo, the Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ superstar will be directed and managed by music by Stephen Oremus (who worked on the versions of Broadway and Cinematographic Wicked). The show is produced in association with Neil Méron and Robert Greenblatt.
