Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic 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, along with a concert rendition of “Jesus Christ Superstar” that will have Cynthia Erivo cast against gender type in the musical’s title role.
Jackman will perform on the season’s official opening night, for one night only (June 17). “Jesus Christ Superstar” will get a three-night stand (Aug.
1-3). Other popular artists headlining the Bowl this summer include Earth Wind & Fire (for the annual fireworks spectacular July 2-4), Rhiannon Giddens (June 18), Juanes (July 16), John Fogerty (July 6), Miss Ross (July 25-26), King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (Aug.
10), a reunited Alabama Shakes (Aug. 13), current Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Lauper (Aug. 29-30), Josh Groban (Sept.
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