Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended casting Cynthia Erivo in the title role, which has faced backlash from some circles over the Tony-winning actress being a Black LGBTQ woman.

Cynthia Erivo has a technical malfunction while portraying Jesus at a sold-out LA show. On Saturday, August 2, the Tony winner was performing at the Hollywood Bowl, when her mic was accidentally turned off as she tried to sing during the production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.

The Hollywood Bowl performance of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Jesus Christ Superstar is finally here! See all the highlights, like Cynthia Erivo singing 'Gethsemane', below!