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 Jul 26, 2020
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)
Jackee Jackson
A Must See!!!!!!
Well, my mom, sister, sister-in-law and my daughter took me out to one of favorite productions for my birthday. The cast was AMAZING!!!!!!!
I remember listening to my dad's Jesus Christ Superstar album growing up and I fell in love with the music. It's so POWERFUL!!!!!
I also took my daughter to see this production when she was just 4 y.o. I couldn't believe that it was that special to her that she thought to take me for my birthday 22 years later!!!!!!
JACK HOPEWELL, ELVIE ELLIS, FAITH JONES, GRANT HODGES, NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH, KODIAK THOMPSON, BRETT HENNESSEY JONES, ERICH W. SCHLECK, COLIN ROBERTSON, ETHAN HARDY BENSON, JOSHUA BESS, JORDAN WESLEY BROWN, JAHLIL M. BURKE, COOPER CLACK, EMMA COOK, KALEI COTECSON, LYDIA EKU, SAVANNAH FISHER, DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD, HALEY HUELSMAN, JEREMY MAKANA HURR, LENA MATTHEWS, HOSEA MUNDI, L'ORÉAL ROACHÉ, DARREN JAMES ROBINSON AND LAUREN SOTO......I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR A VERY MEMORABLE EVENING!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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Dave Parmiter
Great production and musical performance
I have seen this performed on stage (off broadway) for 48 years and this was the best choreography and musical performance I have seen. Vocals were excellent with a few exceptions that got somewhat pitchy in I don’t know how to love him, but male leads came through at the big moments. Honestly, I didn’t care for the movie, and thought the television production was embarrassingly bad, so I loved that this was a really well done, accurate to the original broadway cast, production. ... Read more
Pamela Howell
jesus Christ Suoerstar
I saw the show on Broadway several years ago and also in
Philadelphia a while back. I was very impressed with those shows
that I wanted to see it again. I was a little apprehensive on how
Keswick theatre would present the show since I was never there
before. Well needless to say it was excellent. i would surely
recommend this stage play. My seats were great, third row from
the front. Children - depends on age to under stand it.
Restaurant, corner pub, can"t remember the name but it was
good.
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