Josh Gad will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar alongside Cynthia Erivo in Los Angeles this weekend after contracting COVID. On Wednesday, July 30, the Tony-nominated actor, 44, confirmed through an Instagram statement that he will miss the musical’s opening weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, which is slated for Friday, Aug. 1.

Josh Gad has dropped out of his upcoming run in the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar after coming down with Covid. The Frozen actor was due to star alongside Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert and Phillipa Soo in a three-night run of the famed rock opera at the Hollywood Bowl from Friday.

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert will embody Jesus and Judas during a three-night engagement of the musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl.