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This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life.
Forget traditional hymns and orchestral scores. Jesus Christ Superstar explodes with a powerful rock and roll sound, capturing the turmoil and drama of the story. The narrative unfolds from Judas' perspective, questioning Jesus' actions and motivations. This unique viewpoint challenges traditional interpretations and adds a layer of complexity to the familiar biblical tale.
Despite its rock roots and portrayal of Judas as a conflicted figure, Jesus Christ Superstar has become a global phenomenon. The catchy and thought-provoking songs, including "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar," have resonated with audiences for decades.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Tim Rice
- Tom O'Horgan
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Robert Frost: This Verse Business
Roberts Studio Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion (4/23 - 4/28)
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The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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The Stands
Firehouse Center for the Arts (5/3 - 5/5) | |
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I Hear America Singing: Songs for the People and The American Songbook
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (4/27 - 4/28) | |
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Robert J. Orchard Stage at The Paramount Center (6/14 - 6/15) | |
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Twelfth Night, A musical Adaptation by Shaina Taub
Arlington Friends of the Drama (5/3 - 5/19) | |
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The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favorites Illuminated
Emerson Colonial Theatre (5/6 - 5/6) | |
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The Ladies Who Brunch - Men's Edition
Club Café (5/5 - 5/5) | |
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Spiritus/Virgil's Dance
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (5/8 - 5/26) | |
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