A back-to-back NASCAR win, an Igloo ice chest recall, stormy weather and a starry "Jesus Christ Superstar" are among the topics tackled in this week's News Quiz

Erivo is fresh off the screen playing Elphaba in the hit film adaptation of “Wicked.” She is now set to play Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” NBC News reported. The show run which will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Cynthia Erivo‘s next role is the exact opposite of wicked. As announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), the singer/actress is locked in to star as the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar, running three nights in a row at the Hollywood Bowl this August.

Performances for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl will begin on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 3. More casting will be announced at a later date. Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo is serving as director and choreographer for the show, while Tony winner Stephen Oremus is set to serve as musical director and conductor.

Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic musical this summer.

Cynthia Erivo, known for her powerful singing and acting, leads the list of the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 summer season lineup that was announced Tuesday.

The LA Phil announced the full lineup for its 2025 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday morning, with big names like Hugh Jackman, Juanes, Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross included in the schedule,