As Cynthia Erivo channels the Christian Messiah, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended the casting of Erivo in the eponymous biblical role,

Adam Lambert is voicing strong support for Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl’s three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar, saying the musical was always meant to provoke and challenge audiences.