In 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' the conflict between Cynthia Erivo's all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Adam Lambert's competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

Despite being lauded by critics, Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Jesus in a recent theatrical production has ignited backlash from Christian actors and religious groups, who regarded the performance as “demonic” and “blasphemous.