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Jesus Christ Superstar

Why see Jesus Christ Superstar?

Who are you? What have you sacrificed? 

Fresh off a hit run in London, this Olivier Award-winning new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's groundbreaking musical astounds is heading on a North American tour. Lacing together biblical drama with a propulsive rock and funk score, director Timothy Sheader reinvents the story for the modern age, paring back the more overblown aspects of the original for a truly rocking show.

Originally starting life in 1970 as a concept album, the show was ALW's first to debut on Broadway ahead of London in 1971. Featuring the well-known hits "Superstar" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him," Superstar is a tremendously powerful musical that retains a large fan base the world over.

What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?

A bombastic rock opera based on the Gospels, Jesus Christ Superstar portrays the last week of Jesus' life, heavily focusing on his relationship with Judas Iscariot. Imbued with modern sensibilities and contemporary political and social themes, this show is about a very human Jesus Christ, one who must reckon with his impending death.

Key Information

Audience

12+

Run Time

Two hours and 10 minutes

Dates

Finished Mar 3

Cast

  • Jack Hopewell as Jesus
  • Elvie Ellis as Judas
  • Faith Jones as Mary
  • Nicholas Hambruch as Pilate
  • Grant Hodges as Caiaphas
  • Kodiak Thompson as Annas

Further cast

Ethan Hardy Benson, Joshua Bess, Josh Jordan, Jahlil M. Burke, Jordan Welsey Brown, Cooper Clack, Emma Cook, Kalei Cotecson, Lydia Eku, Savannah Fisher, Haley Huelsman, Jeremy Makana Hurr, Domanick Anton Hubbard, Lena Matthews, Hosea Mundi, L'oreal Roache

Creative

  • Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Lyrics by Tim Rice
  • Directed by Timothy Sheader

Awards

2012 Tony Awards

Nominations
  • Best Revival of a Musical
  • Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical - Josh Young

2012 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations
  • Outstanding Revival of a Musical
  • Outstanding Sound Design

2000 Tony Awards

Nominations
  • Best Revival of a Musical

1996 Olivier Awards

Nominations
  • Best Musical Revival

1972 Tony Awards

Nominations
  • Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical - Ben Vereen
  • Best Original Score - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
  • Best Scenic Design - Robin Wagner
  • Best Costume Design - Randy Barcelo
  • Best Lighting Design - Jules Fisher

1972 Drama Desk Awards

  • Most Promising Composer - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Reviews

Customer reviews

162 reviews, average rating: (2.9 Stars)

Andy Sadlon

Perfect for the Times

Wonderful show. They’ve made the stage and choreography contemporary but stayed true to the original music. The actors and actresses were wonderful musicians, singers and dancers. This might be the best JCS I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot! ... Read more

Julie L.

Powerful and modern

The voices were amazing, can’t get use to the high quality of these actors in the Broadway series. good use of limited stage space. Loved the dystopic feel of the costumes, styling and set, made it quite modern yet timeless. Brings the story to life, fabulous. ... Read more

Jack Barnes

JC Superstar

Get your tickets NOW - 'cuz once the word gets out, you won't find any available anywhere; yes, it's THAT good!! Powerful message with equally powerful music performed by a cast of near-perfect voices in combination with a wonderful set that puts the muscians on top of the action. They all amaze - and soothe every want with respect to matching your memories of the magnificent score with your need to experience those words performed by a cast with great unison in dance and movement while singing this dramatic story. I GUARANTEE that you will experience huge applause - and the absolute and overwhelming stillness associated with near-perfect performances. Go to a play this year - and make sure it is this one...and you will be forever a fan of both the art form and this particular presentation. ... Read more
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