Jesus Christ Superstar
touring version rises to the challenge by getting back to the concept album's roots, as concert rather than stage play.
Austin Chronicle
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 Nov 7, 2021
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)
DMR
Fabulous performance!
Absolutely brilliant performance of JCS! The acting, dancing, singing, band, set were all fabulous! I have been listening to JSC since 1971 and this is my first time seeing it on stage. I'm going to go again! Thank you to all of you for making this production so enjoyable. Keep going!!! ... Read more
Mike
Best Version and cast
Saw the show three times and every time was perfect. Every cast member on there is so talented. ... Read more
JKFC
An entertaining evening
Iv'e seen 3 professional productions of JCS in my lifetime: One that blew me away, one that was a joke, and this tour which I'd say is in the middle. The quality of the voices and the orchestration is exceptional. The ensemble danced their butt off! Mary was solid, Judas was a bit too one note (very intense but what a voice!), but Jesus was aloof and did not seem connected (except for his last song, which he nailed!). The rest of the cast was great. It was staged on a unit set depicting a dilapidated. multi-level, steel-beam building that "just happened" to have a section broken off in the shape of a cross. Direction wise, it missed cohesiveness and there were some really strange glitter choices and way too many "trying to be clever" microphone moments, but overall the music and the spirit of the songs was there and if you grew up listening to this rock opera, you will find yourself bopping to awesome grooves. I'm happy I saw it, now someone please help get the songs out my head! ... Read more
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