‘Extra gay and DEI': New Jesus Christ Superstar production predicted to flop
Comedian and commentator Alex Stein has raised eyebrows over the casting choices for Jesus Christ Superstar, specifically questioning the decision to cast Adam Lambert alongside Cynthia Erivo in the production.
'Nobody is going to go see this play … I don't think that anybody actually wants to go see that horrible production,' Mr Stein said.
'Jesus Christ Superstar being extra gay and extra DEI, I mean, give me a break.
'You consider over than half the country likes Donald Trump, so over half the country is not going to like it regardless, so I really don't see it being a financial success.'
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